- Win Rate
- 53.4%
- Pick Rate
- 0.8%
- Ban Rate
- 0.9%
Annie Mid Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,681
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The best Annie counters in League of Legends patch 26.20 are Zed, Xerath, Sylas, Galio, Vladimir. The best Annie counter is Zed, with Annie having only a 39.47% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.20 Annie counter choices are Yasuo, Katarina, Diana, Lux, Orianna. Below are the top Annie counters and matchups alongside their win rates.
- Hardest counter
- Zedwins 62.3%
- Biggest lane bully
- Mel+1,266 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Yoneyou win 63.1%
- Mid lanes won at 15
- 38.3%
Who Counters Annie Mid (Patch 26.20)
21 lane opponents · 1,115 gamesThe hardest Mid matchup for Annie is Zed, who wins 62.3% of their games against Annie. Mel is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 1,266 gold ahead of Annie on average. Across the 21 matchups with lane data, Annie is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 11. The easiest lane is Yone: Annie wins 63.1%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zed | 62.3% | +814 | +7.1 | +585 | CounterWins lane | 69 |
 Sylas | 59.0% | +34 | −12.1 | −66 | Leans their way | 39 |
 Lux | 52.1% | +405 | +11.9 | +410 | Leans their way | 48 |
 Vladimir | 52.5% | +390 | +9.4 | +311 | Leans their way | 40 |
 Syndra | 52.6% | +845 | +19.9 | +943 | Leans their wayWins lane | 38 |
 Katarina | 51.1% | +206 | −13.0 | −303 | Even | 47 |
 Ekko | 52.8% | +1,077 | +4.3 | +485 | Leans their wayWins lane | 36 |
 Yasuo | 45.5% | +363 | +7.3 | +47 | Leans your wayWins lane | 121 |
 Diana | 51.5% | +1,235 | +11.9 | +883 | Wins lane | 33 |
 Akali | 47.9% | +230 | −1.4 | +168 | Leans your way | 48 |
 Malzahar | 46.0% | +537 | +22.3 | +429 | Leans your wayWins lane | 63 |
 Mel | 47.2% | +1,266 | +24.3 | +652 | Leans your wayWins lane | 36 |
 LeBlanc | 44.2% | +434 | −1.3 | +98 | Leans your wayWins lane | 52 |
 Ahri | 41.8% | +256 | +3.7 | +196 | Leans your way | 79 |
 Fizz | 42.2% | +707 | −2.6 | +108 | Leans your wayWins lane | 64 |
 Locke | 42.6% | +394 | −9.3 | −209 | Leans your way | 47 |
 Yone | 36.9% | −28 | +0.2 | −177 | Favorable | 103 |
 Lissandra | 43.8% | +270 | +7.5 | +321 | Leans your way | 32 |
 Irelia | 43.3% | +1,214 | +25.3 | +160 | Leans your wayWins lane | 30 |
 Veigar | 37.5% | −132 | −1.8 | −270 | Leans your way | 56 |
 Viktor | 32.4% | +562 | +17.5 | +602 | FavorableWins lane | 34 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Annie | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Zed | 62.3% | +814 | 69 |
| 2. Sylas | 59.0% | +34 | 39 |
| 3. Lux | 52.1% | +405 | 48 |
| 4. Vladimir | 52.5% | +390 | 40 |
| 5. Syndra | 52.6% | +845 | 38 |
Annie Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Annie's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Mid opponents. Right of the line, Annie is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Annie counters are Zed. These champions either out-trade Annie in lane, have abilities that negate Annie's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Zed in particular exploits Annie's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Annie involves understanding Annie's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Annie when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Annie in team fights before Annie can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Annie to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Annie's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Annie - Game Phase Strategy
Annie may be mana-dependent early. Punish after spell rotations when abilities are on cooldown. All-in when mana is depleted for advantageous trades.
Annie's poke and zone control peaks mid game. Engage quickly to close the gap before Annie can kite. Use flanks and hard engage to bypass poke damage.
Annie provides strong team fight damage late. Prioritize diving Annie or use assassins to reach the backline. Magic resist items become crucial.
Tips for Playing Against Annie
- Pick Zed or similar champions with kits that exploit Annie's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Annie's damage in lane
- Track Annie's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Annie's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Annie during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Annie's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Annie when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Annie
- Annie's summoned bear, Tibbers, burns opposing units around himself. Try to keep your distance from him after he's been summoned.
- Summoner Smite can be used to help take down Tibbers.
- Keep an eye out for a white, swirling power around Annie. It means she's ready to unleash her stun.
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What Annie Is Good Against
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Annie Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Annie?
In the Mid lane this patch, the strongest counters to Annie are Zed (62.3% over 69 games).
What is Annie's hardest matchup?
Zed. Annie wins only 37.7% of 69 lane games against Zed and sits at −814 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Annie good against?
Annie's best Mid matchups this patch are Yone (63.1%), Ahri (58.2%), Yasuo (54.5%), Fizz (57.8%).
Who beats Annie in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Annie's toughest lanes are Mel (+1,266 gold ahead), Diana (+1,235 gold ahead), Irelia (+1,214 gold ahead).
Is Annie a lane bully?
No. Annie Mid averages 425 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 38% of games — Annie plays for later fights.