Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Anivia
vs

51.2%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Anivia
Skill matchup — could go either way
416
Games Analyzed
51.2%
Vel'Koz WR
48.8%
Anivia WR
+96
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Anivia
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Anivia
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Anivia
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Anivia
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vel'Koz is strongest mid game while Anivia peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Anivia's Weakness
Anivia's main weakness: Pre-6 weak, immobile, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Anivia Win Condition
Wall splits teams, R zone control, egg passive
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Anivia's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Anivia's engage tool
Anivia

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
Anivia's Worst Matchups
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