Smolder vs Anivia ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

The lane turns on safe (Q) stacking and punishing Anivia's predictable CS paths with (W) poke.
Smolder wins extended trades by scaling poke and execute, while Anivia controls wave with zoning and waveclear.
Maintain wave states that allow last-hitting without stepping into (Q) stun or (W) zone control.

Trading pattern

Punish Anivia’s last-hit attempts when she stands near minions for (W) splash poke if enemy support can't punish.
Avoid trading when (Q) is available on Anivia, as it sets up her (E) damage and stun threat.
Use (R) to swing low-health trades or protect stacks when Anivia commits to waveclear or poke.

Danger windows

Respect Anivia’s (Q) stun combined with (W) zone control as a kill threat when support is nearby.
Avoid trading when Anivia’s (R) is active, as its slow and damage zone punishes close engagements.
Be cautious stepping into brush or river control where enemy support can follow with engage during your punish attempts.

Early game

Use first three waves to secure (Q) stacks by last-hitting from safe range without overextending.
Avoid stepping forward for caster minions when (Q) is off cooldown to prevent stun trades.
Watch enemy support position to decide if you can punish Anivia's last hits or must concede CS.

Power spikes

Prioritize reaching (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure, forcing Anivia to respect trades.
Level 6 (R) enables strong lane swings by healing and damaging, deterring Anivia from all-ins.
After (Q) thresholds, Smolder can safely contest waves and punish Anivia’s slower movement and skillshot reliance.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into CS leads and plate damage by punishing Anivia’s predictable last-hit paths.
Use wave crashes timed with (R) to pressure turret and force Anivia recalls, enabling dragon vision control.
Scale into teamfights where Smolder’s poke and execute outdamage Anivia’s zoning and waveclear impact.