Samira vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on blocking (Q) with (W) to safely engage and stack Style.
Samira wins short trades with support CC and reset chains, but Anivia controls wave with zoning.
Samira needs to force fights after blocking key projectiles, denying Anivia free farm and scaling.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to block (Q) then follow with (E) dash to punish her low-health minions or overstep.
Only punish Anivia's last-hit attempts when enemy support is out of position or cooldowns are spent.
Avoid trading if (W) is down or (Q) is ready, as her stun and zoning control extended fights.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (Q) stun is up and enemy support controls brush or engage angles.
Be cautious while dashing in if (W) is down, as you lose projectile block and become vulnerable to poke.
(R) zoning creates kill zones; do not commit to fights inside her ultimate without support follow-up.

Early game

Hold wave near your tower early to limit (Q) stun angles and reduce dash risk.
Punish Anivia's last hits when she steps up, only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Avoid dashing in before your support's CC or after wasting (W), as Anivia's poke punishes early engages.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) spike lets you turn support CC into lethal all-ins by stacking Style and resetting with (E).
First completed damage item increases burst and reset potential, enabling you to punish Anivia's slow mobility.
Respect Anivia's first mana/AP item spike when her waveclear and poke become harder to contest safely.

Win conditions

Convert blocked (Q) windows into all-ins by stacking Style and resetting with (E) through low-health targets.
Use health leads from successful trades to crash waves, take plates, and set up dragon control.
Leverage your mobility and burst to force Anivia under tower, denying her safe farming and scaling time.