Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Frostbite
With a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage. If the target was recently hit by Flash Frost or damaged by a fully formed Glacial Storm, the damage they take is doubled.
Passive
Rebirth
Upon taking fatal damage, Anivia reverts to an egg and is reborn with full health.
Q
Flash Frost
Anivia brings her wings together and summons a sphere of ice that flies towards her opponents, chilling and damaging anyone in its path. When the sphere explodes it does moderate damage in a radius, stunning anyone in the area.
R (Ultimate)
Glacial Storm
Anivia summons a driving rain of ice and hail to damage her enemies and slow their advance.
W
Crystallize
Anivia condenses the moisture in the air into an impassable wall of ice to block all movement. The wall only lasts a short duration before it melts.
Playing As Anivia
- -Timing Flash Frost with Frostbite can lead to devastating combinations.
- -Anivia is extremely reliant on Mana for Glacial Storm. Try getting items with Mana or going for a Crest of the Ancient Golem buff on Summoner's Rift.
- -It can be very difficult for enemy champions to kill her egg early in game. Seize the advantage by playing aggressively.
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.
Lore
Anivia is a benevolent winged spirit who endures endless cycles of life, death, and rebirth to protect the Freljord. A demigod born of unforgiving ice and bitter winds, she wields those elemental powers to thwart any who dare disturb her homeland. Anivia guides and protects the tribes of the harsh north, who revere her as a symbol of hope, and a portent of great change. She fights with every ounce of her being, knowing that through her sacrifice, her memory will endure, and she will be reborn into a new tomorrow.
About Anivia, the Cryophoenix
Anivia is a benevolent winged spirit who endures endless cycles of life, death, and rebirth to protect the Freljord. A demigod born of unforgiving ice and bitter winds, she wields those elemental powers to thwart any who dare disturb her homeland. Anivia guides and protects the tribes of the harsh north, who revere her as a symbol of hope, and a portent of great change. She fights with every ounce of her being, knowing that through her sacrifice, her memory will endure, and she will be reborn into a new tomorrow.
How to Play Anivia
Playing Aniviaeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a mage, Anivia benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Timing Flash Frost with Frostbite can lead to devastating combinations.
- Anivia is extremely reliant on Mana for Glacial Storm. Try getting items with Mana or going for a Crest of the Ancient Golem buff on Summoner's Rift.
- It can be very difficult for enemy champions to kill her egg early in game. Seize the advantage by playing aggressively.
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.
Anivia Counters and Matchups
Anivia's toughest matchup this patch is Lucian. Conversely, Anivia performs strongly into Renekton.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Anivia
Riot rates Anivia's difficulty at 10/10. Anivia rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.