Zoe vs Anivia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Anivia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage with high early agency who wants to pressure and deny Anivia's scaling by forcing her to miss farm or take risky trades.
Use your mobility and long-range poke to avoid Anivia's zoning and prevent her from safely farming and controlling the wave.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by landing E to set up high damage Q combos, using R to reposition for safer angles.
Punish Anivia immediately after she misses Anivia Q, as her main pick tool is down.
Be cautious around Anivia W terrain blocks and respect Anivia R zoning; avoid chasing into her control zones.

Danger windows

Be wary when Zoe's E is on cooldown or missed, as you become vulnerable to Anivia's counter-engage with Anivia Q stun.
Respect Anivia Q stun and Anivia R slow zones, which can set up lethal trades or force summoner spells.
Avoid using R at bad timings that leave you exposed to Anivia's crowd control and burst.

Early game

Use E to fish for sleep setups and follow up with Q and R for extended burst trades before Anivia can establish wave control.
Avoid extended trades if E is missed to prevent being punished by Anivia's stun and burst.
Pressure the wave early to deny Anivia free farming and force her to use abilities defensively.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Zoe's level 6 R unlocks extended poke angles; first completed AP burst item significantly increases kill pressure.
Respect Anivia's level 6 and Lost Chapter spike where she gains strong waveclear and zoning, making her harder to pressure.
Anivia R creates a strong zoning tool that can force unfavorable positioning; respect this when choosing trades.

Win conditions

Win by landing E sleep and bursting with Q and R from unexpected angles to punish Anivia's immobility.
Deny Anivia safe farming by pressuring the wave and forcing her to use cooldowns defensively.
Use your superior mobility and pick potential to force Anivia out of lane or secure kills before she scales.