BattlemageMageSupport

Anivia

The Cryophoenix

About Anivia

Anivia, The Cryophoenix, is a powerful battlemage, mage, and support champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on July 10, 2009 during Patch July 10, 2009 Patch, Anivia has become known for their ranged playstyle and magical damage output.

With 13 unique skins available, Anivia offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Anivia has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Anivia brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Anivia is primarily played as a battlemage/mage/support, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch July 10, 2009 Patch, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Anivia's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Anivia requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.

Anivia's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

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Learning Anivia

Whether you're just picking up Anivia or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this battlemage, mage, and support champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Strong utility for the team
  • Strong waveclear
  • Good protection capabilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Limited income for items
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Lower damage output

Anivia currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Anivia should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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