Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs Anivia
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
44%
23%Anti AD
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Varus
AniviaAnivia's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
Kill the egg quickly when Anivia dies — she comes back with a decent amount of HP if you let her regenerate.
Her Q is slow and predictable — dodge it by walking sideways and she loses half her burst (no double damage E).
Anivia is very mana-dependent — force long fights to drain her, especially before she has her mana item.
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