Xerath vs Anivia SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Anivia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke and generate lane space, enabling safer ADC positioning.
Control bot-side brush to deny (Q) engage angles and protect your ADC.
Post-6, leverage (R) to pressure river vision and support dragon setup with your ADC.

Trading pattern

Prioritize landing (Q) poke enhanced by (W) slows to create reliable ADC follow-up windows.
Hold (E) stun defensively to peel off (Q) engage or enemy ADC threats.
Deny enemy brush to reduce their hook angles and limit their engage opportunities.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun combined with (W) terrain block for engage attempts on your ADC.
Beware of her (R) zone post-6 that forces fights on her terms and limits ADC positioning.
Watch for enemy ADC follow-up during Anivia's engage cooldowns; your ADC is vulnerable without peel.

Early game

Contest level 2 with your ADC to secure poke priority and deny Anivia brush control.
Use early wave pressure to maintain ADC access and prevent Anivia zoning with (W) terrain.
Track Anivia's roam timer after wave crash; ward river to safeguard mid and dragon setups.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), extending your poke range and teamfight presence; use it for picks or disengage.
First completed mana/AP item significantly boosts poke damage and wave control, enhancing ADC safety.
After Anivia's first item, respect her improved waveclear and zoning but maintain poke to contest river vision.

Win conditions

Convert poke advantage into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC access around dragon fights.
Use brush control and vision to prevent Anivia's engage and enable your ADC's follow-up.
Roam post-wave crash when ADC is safe to extend map pressure and secure mid priority or objectives.