- Win Rate
- 52.1%
- Pick Rate
- 0.8%
- Ban Rate
- 1.5%
Anivia Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,109
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 12, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Anivia counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Hwei, Diana, Ekko, Veigar, TwistedFate. The best Anivia counter is Hwei, with Anivia having only a 22.22% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Anivia counter choices are Xerath, Akali, Sylas, Fizz, Kassadin. Below are the top Anivia counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Biggest lane bully
- Locke+789 gold at 15
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 46.6%
Who Counters Anivia Mid (Patch 26.20)
13 lane opponents · 523 gamesLocke is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 789 gold ahead of Anivia on average. Across the 12 matchups with lane data, Anivia is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 4.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekko | 60.0% | +173 | −2.4 | −82 | Leans their way | 35 |
 Veigar | 57.9% | −173 | −2.2 | −353 | Leans their way | 38 |
 Sylas | 56.7% | — | — | — | Leans their way | 30 |
 Akali | 52.9% | +114 | −4.9 | −74 | Leans their way | 34 |
 Fizz | 52.9% | −203 | −17.7 | −737 | Leans their way | 34 |
 Locke | 51.4% | +789 | −0.3 | +24 | Wins lane | 35 |
 Yasuo | 47.4% | +421 | +11.7 | −26 | Leans your wayWins lane | 57 |
 Lux | 50.0% | +268 | +3.8 | +61 | Even | 32 |
 Zed | 46.2% | +521 | −4.4 | +17 | Leans your wayWins lane | 39 |
 Yone | 43.4% | +26 | +6.8 | +52 | Leans your way | 53 |
 Viktor | 44.4% | −283 | +2.8 | −125 | Leans your way | 36 |
 Ahri | 42.2% | −233 | −2.5 | −433 | Leans your way | 45 |
 Malzahar | 38.2% | +349 | +17.5 | −85 | Leans your wayWins lane | 55 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Anivia | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ekko | 60.0% | +173 | 35 |
| 2. Veigar | 57.9% | −173 | 38 |
| 3. Sylas | 56.7% | — | 30 |
| 4. Akali | 52.9% | +114 | 34 |
| 5. Fizz | 52.9% | −203 | 34 |
Anivia Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Anivia's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Anivia is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Anivia counters are Hwei, Diana, Ekko, and Veigar. These champions either out-trade Anivia in lane, have abilities that negate Anivia's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Hwei in particular exploits Anivia's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Anivia involves understanding Anivia's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Anivia when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Anivia in team fights before Anivia can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Anivia to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Anivia's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Anivia - Game Phase Strategy
Anivia may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Anivia's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Anivia can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Anivia provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Anivia or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Anivia
- Pick Hwei or similar champions with kits that exploit Anivia's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Anivia's damage in lane
- Track Anivia's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Anivia's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Anivia during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Anivia's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Anivia when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Anivia
- Try to gank Anivia when she's laning. With multiple people, it is easier to ensure that her egg dies.
- If you're playing a ranged champion, stay far enough away from Anivia so you can dodge Flash Frost more easily.
- Try to fight Anivia in the lanes. In the jungle she can block pathways with lower ranks of Crystallize.
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Anivia Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who beats Anivia in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Anivia's toughest lanes are Locke (+789 gold ahead), Zed (+521 gold ahead), Yasuo (+421 gold ahead).
Is Anivia a lane bully?
Not really. Anivia Mid finishes 15 minutes within 55 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 47% of games.