Swain vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) root threat from brush to create ADC follow-up and deny Anivia's zone control.
Prioritize brush control to limit (W) terrain block and protect ADC access.
Engage when your ADC can immediately capitalize on (E) root, especially before (R) zoning starts.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) root from angles around minions and only pull when ADC can follow up.
Hold engage until enemy (Q) stun is down to reduce risk and maximize ADC damage window.
Use (W) slow to peel if Anivia or her ADC try to disengage or reposition after your engage.

Danger windows

(Q) stun combined with (W) terrain can trap your ADC; avoid stepping into fog or brush without vision.
After level 6, (R) zoning slows and damages; avoid extended fights without your ultimate active.
Enemy ADC follow-up on your missed (E) root creates high risk; disengage if root fails or ADC can't follow.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (E)+(Q) combo with ADC ready to follow for burst.
Control brush early to prevent Anivia and her ADC from safely zoning your bot lane.
Crash wave with ADC before roaming to keep lane priority and protect ADC from enemy poke.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E)+(Q) pull combo; use it to force fights with ADC follow-up.
Level 6 ultimate enables sustained drain fights; commit when ADC can follow and enemies can't escape.
Full kit at level 3 improves poke and vision; leverage brush control to land skillshots safely.

Win conditions

Convert (E) root into kills by coordinating with ADC burst and denying enemy ADC positioning.
Deny enemy ADC access by controlling brush and lane space, forcing them into Anivia's poke range.
Secure river vision and prepare dragon setup to leverage your level 6 all-in and roaming pressure.