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AP Carry [In-Depth] Guide To Dominate The Mid Lane [11/15/2015]

AP Carry [In-Depth] Guide To Dominate The Mid Lane [11/15/2015]

Updated on November 15, 2015
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Introduction



Hey Guys, I'm AzinoVo. I love League of Legends and Anivia so I decided to make a guide. Hope you guys find this guide helpful to your gameplay. Keep in mind that results may vary. I do not claim to be "pro". I just want to share my knowledge and the experiences I have had at Mid Lane. I am not very good at Coding so some sections will be very plain, but I assure you, the information is there for those who wants it. :)

In this guide, you will find some tips on how to play Anivia more effectively and how to lane against other MID champions in general. Most of the information is already well known by experienced players, but I write them in anyways because I want to educate young Anivia players. I spent many hours writing this guide and so I hope for some feedback/comments. I use the spoiler buttons so people can read what they want to know more of. I hope it is not too overwhelming. My Main Guides are shown below! Enjoy! :)


Guide Against Other Mid Champions
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My Video On Anivia

The video shows Anivia, her skills, spell combos, play style, and some Tips/Tricks.

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Abilities Explanation

Passive and Abilities

Explains Anivia's abilities plus Tips/Tricks.

Spoiler: Click to view
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Skill Sequence

Skill Order

Explains what skills to max first for maximum effectiveness.

Spoiler: Click to view
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Important Skill to Master (Smart Casting)

Here, I will recommend to you a way to utilize your abilities quickly and more efficiently.
All About SmartCasting

Spoiler: Click to view
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Summoner Spells

Viable Summoner Spell Choices

I will recommend what main Summoner Spells to use and some other viable ones.

Spoiler: Click to view
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Farming

Tips on Last Hitting

Tips on how to effectively kill creeps/monsters for gold.

Spoiler: Click to view
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Item Purchase Guide

Starting Items: Doran's Ring amd Health Potion with Stealth Ward

1st Recall (~800g): Tear of the Goddess
or
1st Recall (~1200g): Catalyst the protector
2nd Recall (~1900): Rod of Ages + Boots
if extra gold, buy a Seeker's Armguard


After your Rod of Ages, you can begin to build either a Zhonya's Hourglass or Rabadon's Deathcap. I recommend building your Zhonya's for the utility it offers. Finish your Sorcerer's Shoes.

Your choice of item after the core items: Sorc shoes, Rod of Ages, Zhonya's and Rab's is pretty unique to the specific game. Build Void Staff if opponent is pretty tanky, Liandry's Torment if you wanna burn with Glacial Storm of even build Guardian Angel if you wanna troll.
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Mid Lane and Types of Encounters

Encounters With Enemy

This chapter explains what to do to in an encounter against certain types of champions.

Spoiler: Click to view
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Guide Against Other Champions In Mid Lane




Match Ups and Champion Profiles

To my knowledge, the champions that are most likely to go Mid are other AP carries.

This group includes:
Ahri
Akali
Anivia
Annie
Brand
Cassiopeia
Cho'Gath
Diana
Elise
Fiddlesticks
Fizz
Galio
Gragas
Heimerdinger
Karthus
Kassadin
Katarina
Kennen
LeBlanc
Lissandra
Lux
Malzahar
Morgana
Orianna
Ryze
Swain
Syndra
Veigar
Viktor
Vladimir
Xerath
Ziggs
Zyra

Common Summoner Spells Within This Group: Flash and Ignite

Other Possibilities:
Ezreal
Kha'Zix
Kog'Maw
Malphite
Mordekaiser
Nidalee
Talon
Teemo
Twisted Fate
Zilean
Zed

Tip: Stay away from the Brush. Do not Extend too far to the Left or Right or risk getting ganked by the Jungler.

Before Reading
  • Crowd Control Effects are stuns, silences, snares, fears, suppresses, knock-ups, pulls, taunts, and in certain instances, it will cause champions to be pushed back. Slows also count as a "CC" but almost all champions have one.
  • Keep in mind that all damage shown here does not consider armor and magic resist. True damage. however, ignores resistances.
  • Gap Closers are certain abilities that allow a champion to "jump" toward the target. EX: Leaps, Teleports, etc.
  • Damage Calculation totals the complete spell combo of that champion at level six. Note that all champions have physical auto-attacks. For Casters, I will add physical damage equivalent to three auto-attacks.
  • Damage Over Time will be displayed as DPS, Damage Per Second.
  • The variable, X , represents the amount of time a skill is used.

    When Playing Against



    Ahri, The Nine-Tailed Fox

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    Akali, the Fist of Shadow

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    Anivia, the Cryophoenix

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    Annie, the Dark Child

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    Brand, the Burning Vengeance

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    Cassiopeia, the Serpent's Embrace

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    Cho'Gath, the Terror of the Void

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    Diana, Scorn of the Moon

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    Elise, the Spider Queen

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    Evelynn, the Widowmaker

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    Fiddlesticks, the Harbinger of Doom

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    Fizz, the Tidal Trickster

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    Galio, the Sentinel's Sorrow

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    Gragas, the Rabble Rouser

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    Heimerdinger, the Revered Inventor

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    Karthus, the Deathsinger

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    Kassadin, the Void Walker

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    Katarina, the Sinister Blade

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    Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest

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    LeBlanc, the Deceiver

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    Lissandra, the Ice Witch

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    Lux, the Lady of Luminosity

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    Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void

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    Morgana, Fallen Angel

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    Orianna, the Lady of Clockwork

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    Ryze, the Rogue Mage

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    Jericho Swain, the Master Tactician

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    Syndra, the Dark Sovereign

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    Veigar, the Tiny Master of Evil

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    Viktor, the Machine Herald

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    Vladimir, the Crimson Reaper

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    Xerath, the Magus Ascendant

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    Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert

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    Zyra, Rise of the Thorns

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    Other Possibilities








    Ezreal, the Prodigal Explorer

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    Kha'Zix, the Voidreaver

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    Kog'Maw, the Mouth of the Abyss

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    Mordekaiser, the Master of Metal

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    Nidalee, the Bestial Huntress

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    Talon, the Blade's Shadow

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    Teemo, the Swift Scout

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    Twisted Fate, the Card Master

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    Zilean, the Chronokeeper

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    Zed, the Master of Shadows

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Tips on Team Fights


What To Do As Anivia


  • Target squishy champions such as the enemy's AP Carry.
  • Stay behind your tank while nuking those in the front.
  • Position your Glacial Storm so it will hit the most people. Keep in mind that it also reduces the enemy's attack speed. Use it to assist your allies if they are being targeted by a DPS.
  • Use Crystallize to prevent enemies from escaping and also to separate the enemy team. You can also use Crystallize to save yourself or your allies from chasers. Keep in mind that Crystallize also reveals terrain: Use it to reveal major locations like Blue Golem, Dragon, and Baron. Use Crystallize to reveal a nearby bush if the enemies are MIA.
  • Try to have your Rebirth available before team fights since the enemy will be quick to target you, dump all their spells on you, just to realize that you have your egg. WIN!
  • Stay mobile. Position yourself so that the enemy is in range on your spells.
  • Do get blue buff before team fights.

    What Not To Do


    • Never target the tanks.
    • Never overextend and get caught by the enemy team.
    • Never waste a majority of your Mana if you fear a team fight will occur.
    • Never use Frostbite unless you are certain the enemy is "chilled" by Flash Frost or Glacial Storm.
    • Never stray away from your teammates while in a teammate. Target one enemy champion at a time.
    • Never troll with your Crystallize. Your allies will not be pleased if you caused their death with your wall.
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My Games With Anivia

On one of the pictures, I took out the other games because they were of other AP champions that I play :)

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Conclusion and Special Thanks

I hope you found my guide helpful and if you want me to add additional chapters, let me know, and I will try to work on them! :)

- A Video Will Be Up Soon. :)
- Season 3 updates plus new champions update in progress :)
- Any ap mages released will have their own slots.
- Season 4 updates in progress.
- Champion counter information in progress.
-Anivia is now easier to farm, hit this chick up tho :))
-Keep URF plz Riot :D
-Urf gone = me sad
-Season 6, going to update Gragas, Xerath, and a few others I never finished.

Special Thanks!

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- I would like to give credit to jhoijhoi, astrolia, and many others for their guides.
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