Matchup
Heavy AP damageHeavy CCHeavy pokeSustained DPS
Build vs Anivia
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Shaco
AniviaAggressive
Careful
Careful
Anivia's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Rebirth (P)
Upon taking fatal damage, Anivia reverts to an egg and is reborn with full health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11s | 17s | 4s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 17s | 4s | 4s |
| 9 | 7s | 17s | 4s | 4s |
| 11 | 7s | 17s | 4s | 3s |
| 16 | 7s | 17s | 4s | 2s |
| 18 | 7s | 17s | 4s | 2s |
Playing against Anivia
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Kill the egg quickly when Anivia dies — she comes back with a decent amount of HP if you let her regenerate.
2
Her Q is slow and predictable — dodge it by walking sideways and she loses half her burst (no double damage E).
3
Anivia is very mana-dependent — force long fights to drain her, especially before she has her mana item.
4
Punish her before level 6: her waveclear and zone control are much weaker without R.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026