Qiyana vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Qiyana vs Anivia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Qiyana aims to disrupt Anivia's zoning and waveclear by leveraging high mobility and terrain control.
Pressure Anivia early to deny her safe scaling and force mistakes before she can control the lane with Anivia R.

Trading pattern

Prepare the correct element with W to maximize Q poke and follow up with E only when Anivia's Anivia Q is down or she is near terrain.
Use short burst trades around terrain to threaten R stun and avoid prolonged fights under Anivia R zone.
Respect Anivia W placement that can block your E engage or force you into her Anivia Q line.

Danger windows

Avoid committing when Anivia's Anivia Q is up and ready to stun, especially combined with Anivia R slow.
Be cautious when fighting away from terrain or brush where your R stun threat is minimized.
Do not engage if your E dash is on cooldown or if you lack a safe escape path post-trade.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set elements and trade aggressively before Anivia can fully use her waveclear.
Avoid extended fights when Anivia has Anivia R up and maintain access to brush or walls for element advantage.
Punish missed Anivia Q with quick E dash combos for burst damage.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Q-W-E burst trades and element control critical against Anivia's zoning.
Level 6 R enables terrain-based stuns, turning river or brush fights heavily in your favor.
First lethality item spike increases burst to punish Anivia's low mobility and lack of escape.

Win conditions

Use element swaps and terrain to force short burst trades, then snowball by roaming or winning river skirmishes with R.
Deny Anivia the chance to safely farm and scale by punishing missed Anivia Q and controlling wave pressure.
Leverage your mobility and burst to kill Anivia before she sets up her zoning with Anivia R.