UpMatched Yone vs Anivia Matchup Guide
Yone
Mid Lane Skirmisher
The Unforgotten — crit skirmisher with Q3 knock-up and safe trades via E
Anivia
Mid Lane Control Mage
Anivia — control mage with signature tools affecting Yone’s engage
Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Yone vs Anivia
Navori Flickerblade (2650g)
Berserker's Greaves (1100g)
Infinity Edge (3450g)Matchup Dynamics
How This Matchup Works
Win by stacking Q twice on the wave, trading with W shield, then using E to dodge E – 
FrostbiteE – FrostbiteWith a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage. and force Q3→R all-ins. The lane pivots at level 6 when R – 
Fate SealedR – Fate SealedYone blinks behind the last champion in a line with a slash so powerful it pulls all enemies hit towards him. can punish Anivia after a missed E – FrostbiteE – FrostbiteWith a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage..
Early Game (1-5)
Anivia Favored - Anivia controls pace levels 1–6 with range/CC; hold wave 6–8 from tower; wait for E – 
Soul UnboundE – Soul UnboundYone's spirit leaves his body behind, gaining Move Speed. When this ability ends, Yone's spirit is forced back to his body and he repeats a portion of the damage he dealt as a spirit. to dodge pick tools before trading.
Mid Game (6-11)
Skill Matchup - Execution decides levels 7–18; track junglers and all-in only when Yone has Q3 knock-up or 
FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. advantage.
Late Game (12+)
Yone Favored - Yone converts extended trades 19–35+ with Q – 
Mortal SteelQ – Mortal SteelThrusts forward, damaging all enemies in a line.On hit, grants a stack of Gathering Storm for a few seconds. (stacked) > W – 
Spirit CleaveW – Spirit CleaveCleaves forward, damaging all enemies in a cone. Grants a shield to Yone, the value is increased by the number of champions hit by the swipe.Spirit Cleave's cooldown and cast time scale with attack sp... shield > E – Soul UnboundE – Soul UnboundYone's spirit leaves his body behind, gaining Move Speed. When this ability ends, Yone's spirit is forced back to his body and he repeats a portion of the damage he dealt as a spirit. return; punish Anivia after key cooldowns.
Key Interactions
- Dodge Anivia pick tool: Cast E – Soul UnboundE – Soul UnboundYone's spirit leaves his body behind, gaining Move Speed. When this ability ends, Yone's spirit is forced back to his body and he repeats a portion of the damage he dealt as a spirit. preemptively to dodge E – FrostbiteE – FrostbiteWith a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage.; return cleanses displacement on snap; re-engage with Q3 knock-up within 5s E window.
- Wind Wall check (projectiles): Hold R – Fate SealedR – Fate SealedYone blinks behind the last champion in a line with a slash so powerful it pulls all enemies hit towards him. until Anivia uses primary disengage (W –
CrystallizeW – CrystallizeAnivia 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.); Q3 counts as knock-up to chain R if W – CrystallizeW – CrystallizeAnivia 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. is down (0.75s airborne). - Shield timing vs burst: Tap W – Spirit CleaveW – Spirit CleaveCleaves forward, damaging all enemies in a cone. Grants a shield to Yone, the value is increased by the number of champions hit by the swipe.Spirit Cleave's cooldown and cast time scale with attack sp... as damage lands; shield scales with targets hit; short trade then exit before enemy hard CC returns.
- Q3 setup: Stack Q – Mortal SteelQ – Mortal SteelThrusts forward, damaging all enemies in a line.On hit, grants a stack of Gathering Storm for a few seconds. twice on minions; threaten Q3 through wave; buffer FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. > Q3 > R for guaranteed multi-man engage.
Yone
Strengths
- Double-mix damage (AD + magic on-hit) makes armor-only answers weaker
- Q3 knock-up + R chain creates reliable pick tools on grouped enemies
- E resets allow risk-managed trades and outplays vs telegraphed CC
- Scales with crit; IE second turns skirmishes into kills
Weaknesses
- Short range; loses first shove vs many control mages
- Vulnerable when E is down (22–10s); dies to chain CC
- Wave gets stuck under enemy tower if you perma shove without vision
- Item spikes required; weak before AS + boots
Anivia
Strengths
- Anivia zones with range/CC to punish Yone’s melee last-hits
- Anivia can interrupt Q3 channel or deny engage with displacement
- Anivia often shoves faster pre-7 enabling early roam/vision
- Anivia's burst threatens Yone if E is down
Weaknesses
- Cooldown reliant; windows open after key spell is used
- All-ins collapse if Yone lands Q3 > R and returns safely on E
- Struggles to kill through W shield + lifesteal at 2+ items
- Gets run down in side lane without hard disengage
Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL
Power Curve Visualization
Win Conditions
Yone's Win Condition
- Freeze 5–6 minions after bounce (3:30–4:15) to force overextend; call jungler for E+Q3 dive
- Prep Q3 before objective; engage with E + R when Anivia CC is down
- Track
TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed. (300s pre‑14; Unleashed 330–240s) for cross‑map plays - Maintain mid prio on cannon waves to move first to river
Anivia's Win Condition
- Secure early shove; chip with range or punish on return point
- Hold displacement/CC for Yone Q3 or post‑R; kill him when E is down
- Force early objectives when Yone R is on cooldown
- Keep flanks warded to deny E paths
Laning Phase Guide
| Level/Phase | Yone | Anivia |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Start Q – Mortal SteelQ – Mortal SteelThrusts forward, damaging all enemies in a line.On hit, grants a stack of Gathering Storm for a few seconds.; stack Q twice on melee minions; hold wave 3–4 from tower; ward pixel 2:30 if pushing; trade only after enemy poke cast; all-in only with 6+ your minions. |
Start Q –  Flash FrostQ – Flash FrostAnivia brings her wings together and summons a sphere of ice that flies towards her opponents, chilling and damaging anyone in its path.; hit casters to secure push; harass when Yone walks up; ward opposite pixel 2:30 when pushing; avoid extended if he stacks Q2. |
| Level 2 | Take W – Spirit CleaveW – Spirit CleaveCleaves forward, damaging all enemies in a cone. Grants a shield to Yone, the value is increased by the number of champions hit by the swipe.Spirit Cleave's cooldown and cast time scale with attack sp...; short trade Q (outer) → W shield → back; crash 3rd wave ≈2:15 if jungler topside; hold potion until <60% HP. |
Take E – FrostbiteE – FrostbiteWith a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage. or W – CrystallizeW – CrystallizeAnivia 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.; threaten when Yone uses W; thin wave to deny crash; ping jungler 2:45 for bounce punish. |
| Level 3 | Unlock E – Soul UnboundE – Soul UnboundYone's spirit leaves his body behind, gaining Move Speed. When this ability ends, Yone's spirit is forced back to his body and he repeats a portion of the damage he dealt as a spirit.; look E → Q → Q (stack) → exit; only commit if enemy <60% HP or jungler near; ward raptors 3:15. |
Respect E window; kite back after E – FrostbiteE – FrostbiteWith a flap of her wings, Anivia blasts a freezing gust of wind at her target, dealing damage. or main CC dodged; hold escape to punish Yone when E ends. |
| Level 4-5 | Maintain freeze 5–6 minions from tower; punish after Anivia uses main poke; recall on cannon (≈4:30) for Zeal (1200g) or Pickaxe (875g). | Break freeze with slow push; poke with Q – Flash FrostQ – Flash FrostAnivia brings her wings together and summons a sphere of ice that flies towards her opponents, chilling and damaging anyone in its path.; recall on bounce for  Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. component; drop Control Ward at 4:00 river. |
| Level 6 | Set up Q3 then R – Fate SealedR – Fate SealedYone blinks behind the last champion in a line with a slash so powerful it pulls all enemies hit towards him.; E first to take no risk; kill if Anivia <55% HP and no FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.; track sums; shove then hover for Atakhan pit reveal at 14:00. |
Hit 6 under tower if behind; save displacement/escape for after Yone R; only contest wave with jungler near. |
| Level 7-8 | Complete Navori FlickerbladeNavori Flickerblade40% Attack Speed25% Critical Strike Chance4% Move SpeedTranscendenceAttacks reduce Basic Ability cooldowns by 15% of their remaining cooldown. (2650g) or Berserker’s (1100g); crash then roam on timer 7:30–9:00;  deep wardDeep WardYour wards in the enemy jungle are Deep, gaining Health and Duration.Level 9: Wards in the river are also Deep. raptors; threaten side with TP after 14:00. |
Match roam via waveclear; punish plates only with vision and sums up; call jungler to break freezes. |
| Level 9 | Max Q; fast shove to move first; keep lane warded for flanks; look cross-map TP after Unleashed at 14:00 (330–240s). | Group to deny flanks; hug vision; thin mid waves when Yone shows side; track TP before contesting Herald 16:00. |
Power Spikes
Level Spikes
| Yone | Anivia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Description | Level | Description |
| 3 | Minor E unlocked enables risk-managed trades; store damage then snap back | 2 | Minor Full basic combo with Anivia Q+E online |
| 6 | Major R – Fate SealedR – Fate SealedYone blinks behind the last champion in a line with a slash so powerful it pulls all enemies hit towards him. combos off Q3 for guaranteed engage; one-shots if R –  Glacial StormR – Glacial StormAnivia summons a driving rain of ice and hail to damage her enemies and slow their advance. down |
6 | Major R – Glacial StormR – Glacial StormAnivia summons a driving rain of ice and hail to damage her enemies and slow their advance. creates kill pressure if Yone E down |
| 9 | Major Q max lowers CD; shove and roam or set up side lane | 9 | Minor First max reduces poke/control cooldowns |
| 11 | Major R rank 2 + IE access powers mid-game picks | ||
Item Spikes
| Yone | Anivia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Description | Item | Description |
| Berserker's GreavesBerserker's GreavesEnhances Move Speed and Attack Speed (1100g) |
25% AS increases Q/W cast speed and move speed for trades | Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. (1300g) |
Mana + haste for waveclear and poke windows |
| Navori FlickerbladeNavori Flickerblade40% Attack Speed25% Critical Strike Chance4% Move SpeedTranscendenceAttacks reduce Basic Ability cooldowns by 15% of their remaining cooldown. (2650g) |
On-hit CDR keeps Q/W cycling during E window | Core Damage Item (2800-3400g) | Mythic/legendary completion adds clear kill range |
| Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeMassively enhances critical strikes (3450g) |
40% crit dmg converts Q3+R hits into kills | ||
 Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed (3200g) |
Chase active and %HP shred vs HP-stackers/AP bruisers | ||
 Wit's EndWit's EndResist magic damage and claw your way back to life. (2800g) |
MR + AS + Tenacity vs burst AP mids | ||
Best Build for Yone
Starting Items
Doran's ShieldDoran's ShieldGood defensive starting item (400g) + 
Health PotionHealth PotionConsume to restore Health over time
Core Items
Navori FlickerbladeNavori Flickerblade40% Attack Speed25% Critical Strike Chance4% Move SpeedTranscendenceAttacks reduce Basic Ability cooldowns by 15% of their remaining cooldown. (2650g) → Berserker's GreavesBerserker's GreavesEnhances Move Speed and Attack Speed (1100g) → Infinity EdgeInfinity EdgeMassively enhances critical strikes (3450g)
Runes
Primary: 
Lethal TempoLethal TempoAttacking an enemy champion grants you Attack Speed, up to 6 stacks. At max stacks, deal bonus adaptive damage On-Attack., 
TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold., 
Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Attack Speed., 
Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health.
Secondary: 
Second WindSecond WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time., 
UnflinchingUnflinchingGain Armor and Magic Resist when receiving crowd control.
Summoner Spells
FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + TeleportTeleportAfter a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
Priority Build Path
Navori Flickerblade
On-hit 
TranscendenceTranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level 8: +5 Ability Haste Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%. reduces Q/W cooldowns for stickiness
Berserker's Greaves
25% AS accelerates Q stacks for Q3 knock-up
Infinity Edge
IE + 60% crit elevates Q3+R burst to lethal
Blade of the Ruined King
Active slow + %HP for tanks/bruisers
Situational Adjustments
- Wit's EndWit's EndResist magic damage and claw your way back to life.: Into heavy AP/CC to add MR + tenacity
BloodthirsterBloodthirsterGrants Attack Damage, Life Steal and Life Steal now overheals: Into long poke lanes; sustain + shield prevents chip
Guardian AngelGuardian AngelPeriodically revives champion upon death: Into burst comps; enables aggressive R engages
Key Patterns
Lethal Combos
Stack Q twice on wave > E – Soul Unbound > Q3 knock-up > R – Fate Sealed (drag back) > AA > W > AA > return
Lethal TempoLethal TempoAttacking an enemy champion grants you Attack Speed, up to 6 stacks. At max stacks, deal bonus adaptive damage On-Attack., kill from ~55% HP on squishies if R hits; use FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. > Q3 to guarantee
Q – Flash Frost poke > set E – Frostbite/displacement > R – Glacial Storm when Yone E is down or after he returns
Trading Combos
Q (poke) → W shield → back; or E → Q → AA → cancel with return at 3–4s
Cast Q – Flash Frost from max range; hold E – Frostbite to interrupt Q3 dash; disengage when Yone casts R
Force Yone to waste E then trade on his return pointLethal Thresholds
- Yone Kill Range: Pre-IE: lethal ~65% if Q3+R with
IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.; Post-IE+Navori: ~55% without IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.; vs tanks need BORK or %HP shred - Anivia Kill Range: If Anivia lands full combo + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., kill Yone from ~45–55% if his E is down
- Critical Levels: 3 (E), 6 (R), 9 (Q max), 11 (R2)
Level by Level Game Plan
| Level | Primary Goal | Lane Position | Trading Opportunities | Kill Windows | Setup Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secure push safely | Hold wave 3–4 from tower | Q outer hit only; avoid minion aggro | Low unless enemy griefs | Ward pixel 2:30; Ahead: slow push; Even: hold freeze; Behind: thin under tower |
| 2 | Add shield trading | Keep 6–8 minions | Q → W tap → back | Medium if enemy <60% | Crash 3rd wave then base or ward |
| 3 | Unlock E trades | Angle to one side for E path | E → Q → AA then return | Medium with  ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions./Lethal stacks |
Ward raptors 3:15 |
| 4-5 | Stabilize and set recall | Freeze 5–6 minions | Punish post-cooldown | Low unless sums burned | Recall on cannon for Zeal/Pickaxe |
| 6 | All-in with Q3+R | Crash wave before commit | E → Q3 → R → W then return | High if FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. or sums advantage |
Track IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration./TP; ping jungle |
| 7-8 | Item spike roam | Shove then move | Rocket N/A; use E + Q3 picks in river | High on side lanes | Deep wardDeep WardYour wards in the enemy jungle are Deep, gaining Health and Duration.Level 9: Wards in the river are also Deep. enemy raptors/krugs |
| 9+ | Transition to side lane | Side lane with TP up | Q max for shove; threaten from fog | Medium–High | Sync waves with objective timers |
| Mid Game (11-16) | Win skirmishes | Control river entrances | Look for Q3 > R multi-man | High if vision denial | Set vision 45–60s before spawns |
| Late Game (16+) | Teamfight execution | Flank or front-to-back by comp | Pick > reset with E; stasis if GA | High on carries without FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. |
Sync TP and objective spawns |
First Back Goals
Ideal Back (1200–1500g)
- Zeal (1200g)
- Control Ward (75g)
Crash cannon ~4:30–4:45; keeps shove + Q cadence
Standard Back (900–1100g)
- Pickaxe (875g)
- Boots (300g)
Base on slow push; return to contest prio
Anti-Poke (1300g)
- Vampiric Scepter (900g)
- Control Ward (75g)
Into heavy poke; sustain to hold freezes
Teamfight Tips
| Aspect | Yone | Anivia |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Diver/skirmisher | Depends: control/pick/assassin |
| Target Priority | Anivia if squishy and no FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. Enemy ADC Jungler on objective start |
Yone before he engages Backline divers Low MR carries |
| Objective Control | Set vision 60s pre‑Atakhan (20:00) Turn fights with Q3>R at Baron 25:00 |
Secure mid prio Peel Yone off carries |
| Positioning | Flank from fog; FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.>Q3>R on clumps; return on E after burst |
Fight in open; place zones (choke/river) to stop flanks |
| Other Tips | Chain with allied knock‑ups (e.g., Yasuo R, Malphite R) for guaranteed picks Use GA/Zhonya after engage to buy time if E is down |
Bait E early; re‑engage once Yone snaps back Hold displacement for Q3 dash or post‑R |
