MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Anivia vs Azir
Anivia vs Azir in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 480 ranked games in Mid, Anivia beats Azir in 57% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Anivia ahead by 123 gold.
Anivia at 15:00
- Gold: +123
- CS: -1
- XP: +181
Typical gap to Azir, from 477 games that reached 15:00.
Does Anivia counter Azir?
On the count, yes. Anivia takes 57% of 480 ranked Mid games against Azir. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Anivia wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Anivia game plan against Azir
With a gold lead at 10:00, Anivia wins 66% of 281 games in this matchup. Behind at the same mark, the rate drops to 43% over 199.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 66% | 281 |
| Behind in gold at 10:00 | 43% | 199 |
| First blood | 62% | 301 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 65% | 233 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 63% | 230 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 63% | 234 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 76% | 114 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 9:14 and level 6 lands around 5:21. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Anivia in Mid: the items that actually get built
Into Azir specifically, Anivia finishes Rod of Ages first most often: 54.8% over 199 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Anivia core is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Liandry's Torment: 55.8% across 3,329 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Rod of Ages (19,301 games).
Skill plan: Anivia players max E first and take Q at level 1.