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Anivia

the Cryophoenix · Mage · Mana

RebirthFlash FrostQCrystallizeWFrostbiteEGlacial StormR
Summoner spellsFlashIgniteMax orderEEQQWWStartDoran's RingHealth PotionCoreSorcerer's ShoesRod of AgesRabadon's DeathcapArchangel's Staff

Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.

Runes

Marks 9 · Seals 9 · Glyphs 9 · Quints 3Open in builder →
Greater Mark of Magic Penetration+0.87 magic penetration×9
Greater Seal of Armor+1.41 armor×9
Greater Glyph of Magic Resist+1.34 magic resist×9
Greater Quintessence of Ability Power+4.95 ability power×3
Option Totals at Level 18
Magic Pen+7.83
Armor+12.66
Ability Power+14.85

Matchups

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Favorable

Unfavorable

Skill Leveling Order

Max order E → Q → W
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Max in the order E → Q → W, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.

Item Build

Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16

Build path · Doran's Ring → Health Potion → Sorcerer's Shoes → Rod of Ages → Rabadon's Deathcap → Archangel's Staff

StartDoran's RingHealth PotionOpen with Doran's Ring + Health Potion.
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
CoreRod of AgesRabadon's DeathcapArchangel's Staff
SituationalAthene's Unholy GrailLiandry's TormentVoid StaffMejai's SoulstealerTear of the Goddess
OffenseOffense21
Summoner's Wrath1/1Fury0/4Sorcery3/4Butcher0/2
Deadliness0/4Blast4/4Destruction0/1
Havoc3/3Weapon Expertise0/1Arcane Knowledge1/1
Lethality0/2Brute Force0/2Mental Force3/3Spellsword1/1
Frenzy0/1Sunder0/3Archmage4/4
Executioner1/1
DefenseDefense0
Summoner's Resolve0/1Perseverance0/3Durability0/4Tough Skin0/2
Hardiness0/3Resistance0/3Bladed Armor0/1
Unyielding0/2Relentless0/2Veteran's Scars0/1Safeguard0/1
Block0/1Tenacious0/3Juggernaut0/3
Defender0/1Legendary Armor0/3Good Hands0/1Reinforced Armor0/1
Honor Guard0/1
UtilityUtility9
Summoner's Insight1/1Wanderer0/3Meditation3/3Improved Recall1/1
Scout0/1Mastermind3/3Expanded Mind0/3Artificer0/2
Greed0/4Runic Affinity1/1Vampirism0/3Biscuiteer0/1
Wealth0/2Awareness0/4Strength of Spirit0/3Explorer0/1
Pickpocket0/1Intelligence0/3
Nimble0/1

21 points into Offense to push early damage share.

Base Stats

Lv1 · growth · Lv18
Health350+70Lv18 1540
Mana257+53Lv18 1158
HP regen4.65+0.55Lv18 14
Mana regen7+0.6Lv18 17.2
Attack Damage48+3.2Lv18 102.4
Armor10.5+4Lv18 78.5
Magic Resist30fixed
Move Speed325fixed
Range600fixed

Skills

Passive · Q · W · E · R
Rebirth
PassiveRebirth

Upon dying, Anivia will revert into an egg. If the egg can survive for six seconds, she is gloriously reborn.

Flash Frost
QFlash FrostCD 12/11/10/9/8s · Cost 80/100/120/140/160

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.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
12
11
10
9
8
Cost
80
100
120
140
160
Damage
60
90
120
150
180
Crystallize
WCrystallizeCD 25s · Cost 70/90/110/130/150

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.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
25
25
25
25
25
Cost
70
90
110
130
150
Width
400
500
600
700
800
Frostbite
EFrostbiteCD 5s · Cost 50/60/70/80/90

With a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing a medium amount of damage. If the target has been slowed by Flash Frost or Glacial Storm, the damage they take is doubled.

Lv
1
2
3
4
5
CD
5
5
5
5
5
Cost
50
60
70
80
90
Damage
55
85
115
145
175
Glacial Storm
RGlacial StormCD 6s · Cost 75

Anivia summons a driving rain of ice and hail to damage her enemies and slow their advance.

Lv
1
2
3
CD
6
6
6
Cost
75
75
75
Damage Per Second
80
120
160
Mana Cost Per Second
40
50
60

Champion Tips

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Playing as

  • 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.
  • Early game her egg can be very difficult for enemy champions to kill. Seize the advantage by playing aggressively.

Playing against

  • 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.

Frequently Asked

The quick answers, straight from this build

What runes for Anivia?

Marks Greater Mark of Magic Penetration 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Ability Power 3

What mastery setup for Anivia?

21/0/9 split. 21 points into Offense to push early damage share.

What is Anivia’s skill order?

Max in the order E → Q → W, taking R whenever available. Max in the order E → Q → W, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.

What is Anivia’s item build?

Start: Doran's Ring + Health Potion → Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes → Core: Rod of Ages · Rabadon's Deathcap · Archangel's Staff

Who is Anivia weak against?

Kassadin

Lore

Anivia is a being of the coldest winter, a mystical embodiment of ice magic, and an ancient protector of the Freljord. She commands all the power and fury of the land itself, calling the snow and bitter wind to defend her home from those who would ...

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