Anivia is a champion in League of Legends primarily played in the middle lane position, classified as a Battlemage. This Cryophoenix combines exceptional zone control with high burst damage through her ice-based kit. Her resource pool uses Mana (495 – 1379.93 at max level). Anivia was first released on July 10, 2009, making her one of the original League of Legends champions, and is currently in patch V25.20, maintaining her position as one of the premier control mages.
📊 Base Statistics
| Statistic | Base Value | Max Value (lvl 20) |
| HP | 550 | 2359.18 |
| Mana (MP) | 495 | 1379.93 |
| Armor (AR) | 21 | 109.49 |
| Attack Damage (AD) | 51 | 113.93 |
| Movement Speed (MS) | 325 | 325 (fixed) |
| Attack Range | 600 (Ranged) | 600 (fixed) |
💡 Resource System: Anivia uses Mana (495 – 1379.93). Her ultimate drains 60 + 35/45/55 mana per second, requiring excellent mana management – Tear of the Goddess and Seraph’s Embrace are essential!
🥚 Passive Ability: Rebirth
Static Cooldown: 240 seconds
INNATE: Periodically, upon taking fatal damage, Anivia enters resurrection for 6 seconds and restores all of her health.
While under resurrection, Anivia is unable to act and gains -40 – 20 (based on level) bonus armor and bonus magic resistance.
If Anivia remains alive by the end of the duration, she is revived with her current health.
🧊 Q: Flash Frost
Cost: 80 / 85 / 90 / 95 / 100 Mana | Cooldown: 11 / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 seconds
ACTIVE: Anivia launches a chunk of ice in the target direction that deals magic damage to enemies hit and slows them by 20% – 40% (based on Glacial Storm’s Rank) for 3 seconds.
RECAST: Anivia shatters the ice, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies and stunning them for a duration, as well as refreshing the slow.
| Parameter | Value |
| Initial Magic Damage | 50 / 70 / 90 / 110 / 130 (+ 25% AP) |
| Recast Magic Damage | 60 / 95 / 130 / 165 / 200 (+ 45% AP) |
| Stun Duration | 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.5 seconds |
🧱 W: Crystallize
Cost: 70 Mana | Cooldown: 17 seconds | Cast Time: 0.25s
ACTIVE: Anivia summons a wall of ice at the target location perpendicular to her facing, knocking all units away from it, though not through terrain. The wall lingers as impassable terrain for 5 seconds.
| Parameter | Value |
| Wall Width | 600 / 700 / 800 / 900 / 1000 units |
| Ice Segments | 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 chunks |
❄️ E: Frostbite
Cost: 50 Mana | Cooldown: 4 seconds | Cast Time: 0.25s
PASSIVE: Enemies hit by Flash Frost or a fully formed Glacial Storm become Chilled for 3 seconds, refreshing on subsequent hits.
ACTIVE: Anivia blasts a freezing wind at the target enemy that deals magic damage, doubled if they were Chilled.
| Parameter | Value |
| Base Magic Damage | 55 / 80 / 105 / 130 / 155 (+ 55% AP) |
| Chilled Damage | 110 / 160 / 210 / 260 / 310 (+ 110% AP) |
🌪️ R: Glacial Storm (Ultimate)
Cost: 60 Mana + 35 / 45 / 55 per second | Cooldown: 4 / 3 / 2 seconds
PASSIVE: Flash Frost’s slow strength is increased: 0 / 10 / 20%.
ACTIVE: Anivia calls forth a driving rain of ice and hail at the target location, dealing magic damage every 0.5 seconds to enemies within and slowing them for 1 second.
The blizzard increases in size over 1.5 seconds. At maximum size, Glacial Storm is empowered to deal 300% damage and increase the effectiveness of its slow by 50%.
| Parameter | Value |
| Base Damage per Tick | 15 / 22.5 / 30 (+ 6.25% AP) |
| Empowered Damage per Tick | 45 / 67.5 / 90 (+ 18.75% AP) |
| Slow (Base / Empowered) | 20 / 30 / 40% → 30 / 45 / 60% |
💡 Pro Tip: Glacial Storm deals 300% damage when fully empowered at 1.5 seconds! Place R → wait 1.5s → Q+E combo for maximum burst!
🎯 Strategies and Gameplay Tips
Early Game (Levels 1-6)
- Q Accuracy: Flash Frost is your primary harass tool. Practice landing Q → detonate stun. The stun duration scales 1.1-1.5 seconds!
- Mana Management: Your ultimate drains 60 + 35/45/55 mana per second. Rush Tear of the Goddess first back – without it, you’ll run out of mana instantly.
- Wall Placement: Use W to block jungle paths for ganks or cut off enemy escapes. A good wall wins teamfights.
Mid Game (Levels 7-13)
- R Empowerment: Place R, wait 1.5 seconds for it to grow to full size (300% damage!), then Q+E combo for maximum burst.
- Egg Safety: Your passive has a 240-second cooldown. Play aggressive when egg is up, defensive when it’s down. Track the cooldown!
- Zone Control: In teamfights, place R in chokepoints. Enemies either walk through and die or path around and give up position.
Late Game (Level 14+)
- Baron/Dragon Control: Anivia is one of the best zone control champions for objectives. R + W can deny entire teams from contesting.
- Siege Potential: Your R clears waves instantly when empowered. Use it to siege towers safely.
❌ Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Detonating Q Too Early: Don’t panic-detonate Q. Let it travel to where enemies are MOVING, not where they are now.
- Walling Yourself: Bad W placement can trap YOU instead of enemies. Practice wall angles in practice tool.
- Leaving R On: Ultimate drains mana per second. Toggle it OFF when not needed – you’ll run out of mana otherwise!
- Not Buying Tear: Tear → Seraph’s Embrace is mandatory. Without it, you can’t sustain R in fights.
⚙️ Recommended Build and Itemization
Core Items
- Tear of the Goddess → Seraph’s Embrace: MANDATORY first buy. Your ultimate is unusable without it.
- Liandry’s Anguish: Perfect for Anivia – empowered R applies burn on multiple targets for massive DPS.
- Sorcerer’s Shoes: Magic penetration for burst damage.
Situational Items
- Zhonya’s Hourglass: Combine with egg passive for ultimate safety – even if they kill your egg, you can Zhonya’s.
- Rabadon’s Deathcap: When ahead, Rabadon’s makes your empowered R one-shot squishies.
- Void Staff: Against MR-stacking teams.
FAQ
Q: How do I maximize Glacial Storm damage?
A: Place R, wait 1.5 seconds for it to fully empower (300% damage), THEN use Q+E combo. Early detonation wastes DPS.
Q: When does my egg come off cooldown?
A: 240 seconds (4 minutes). Track it carefully – play aggressive when up, defensive when down.
Q: Why do I always run out of mana?
A: Your R drains 60 + 35/45/55 mana per second. You MUST rush Tear of the Goddess first back. Toggle R off when not fighting!
Q: Is Anivia viable in the current meta?
A: Yes. Anivia is consistently strong for zone control and objective fights. She excels in coordinated play and Baron/Dragon fights.
