Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Annievs Ahri

SMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Ahri is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ahri wins with a 52.1% win rate (+4.2%) over Annie based on 71 games. Ahri wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Ahri matchup.

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Annie Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Annie performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Annie - 47.9% win rate in this matchup
Annie
47.9% WR
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Ahri vs Annie matchup - 52.1% win rate
Ahri
52.1% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Annie vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 71
47.9%
Win Rate
52.1%
6.0
CS / min
6.4
911
DMG / min
765
10,697
Gold / game
10,755
74
Heal / min
195
406
DMG Mitigated / min
349
0.9
CC / min
0.6
42.1%
Early Game WR
57.9%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Annie vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Ahri matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Annie's 47.9%, giving Ahri a 4.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ahri controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ahri needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ahri is slightly favored, Annie can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Ahri's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Ahri wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

Ahri is favored during the laning phase against Annie, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ahri holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Annie
6.4Ahri
Ahri edges out Annie by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ahri.
Damage
911Annie
765Ahri
Annie heavily out-damages Ahri by 145 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ahri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,697Annie
10,755Ahri
Annie and Ahri generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 57 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Annie
0.6Ahri
Annie provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ahri, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
481Annie
545Ahri
Ahri heals and mitigates 64 more damage per minute than Annie, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ahri to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Annie.

Best Annie Build Against Ahri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Ahri are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Annie an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ahri
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie42.1%
Ahri early game win rateAhri57.9%
Late Game
Annie
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie54.5%
Ahri late game win rateAhri45.5%

Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Annie. This lopsided early game means Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ahri must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Annie reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Annie survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Annie Runes Against Ahri

Domination rune tree - Annie primary runes vs AhriDomination
Electrocute - best Annie rune vs AhriCheap Shot - best Annie rune vs AhriGrisly Mementos - best Annie rune vs AhriRelentless Hunter - best Annie rune vs Ahri
Sorcery rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs AhriSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Annie rune vs AhriAxiom Arcanist - best Annie rune vs Ahri
53.6% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Annie the best tools to compete against Ahri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Annie's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Annie matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%815.693311,33651.5%58.3%
47.89%716.091110,69742.1%54.5%
61.02%595.291910,86443.5%72.2%
65.91%445.795911,13850.0%76.9%
59.09%445.479610,91152.9%63.0%
48.84%434.875010,24635.7%55.2%
57.14%425.31,02711,45438.9%70.8%
53.85%395.293011,39964.3%48.0%
48.57%355.99419,48038.9%58.8%
50.00%325.678510,35241.7%55.0%
44.44%275.367210,04930.8%57.1%
44.44%274.992710,28858.3%33.3%
48.00%255.81,07813,85085.7%33.3%
47.83%235.87909,97610.0%76.9%
47.83%235.492110,61950.0%46.7%
60.87%235.286910,80562.5%60.0%
31.82%225.693510,51825.0%35.7%
50.00%224.478510,88716.7%62.5%
38.10%215.171311,68025.0%46.1%
63.16%194.89538,80744.4%80.0%
38.89%185.187610,45622.2%55.6%
47.06%175.482012,29550.0%46.1%
62.50%166.21,09211,21662.5%62.5%
50.00%165.18648,19245.5%60.0%
40.00%155.792811,37916.7%55.6%
33.33%152.67249,93833.3%33.3%
42.86%145.78299,71257.1%28.6%
46.15%135.083711,28060.0%37.5%
69.23%135.189810,97366.7%70.0%
76.92%136.093511,33980.0%75.0%
61.54%135.688410,60175.0%55.6%
41.67%125.08329,73133.3%50.0%
50.00%125.26476,84050.0%50.0%
50.00%125.97469,47150.0%50.0%
72.73%116.31,13513,85866.7%75.0%
54.55%115.568310,77966.7%50.0%
36.36%114.381510,46450.0%28.6%
80.00%106.990410,29966.7%100.0%
50.00%102.86539,28750.0%50.0%
40.00%104.080011,34150.0%33.3%
22.22%95.977511,5310.0%33.3%
11.11%93.57189,5990.0%20.0%
77.78%94.996711,33350.0%85.7%
77.78%92.06419,528100.0%66.7%
62.50%86.092313,01866.7%60.0%
57.14%76.084712,20450.0%60.0%
42.86%71.35858,52075.0%0.0%
28.57%76.41,03212,3910.0%40.0%
71.43%71.47079,557100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.263810,3320.0%50.0%
16.67%65.693713,9620.0%20.0%
16.67%66.27047,41620.0%0.0%
83.33%65.11,0719,25366.7%100.0%
33.33%66.171911,309100.0%20.0%
66.67%66.21,05613,8590.0%66.7%
66.67%62.085012,9120.0%66.7%
20.00%55.785011,3010.0%33.3%
80.00%55.685010,8890.0%100.0%
80.00%56.07649,26866.7%100.0%
60.00%55.372811,47050.0%66.7%
80.00%54.878310,313100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.999612,17250.0%33.3%
40.00%57.01,29011,2560.0%66.7%
80.00%53.88219,389100.0%50.0%
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Annie vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Annie vs Ahri matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to Annie's 47.9%, a 4.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Annie do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Annie with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Annie do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Annie vs Ahri matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Annie with a 52.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.2 percentage point advantage means Ahri is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Ahri?

The best Annie build against Ahri includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Annie runes against Ahri?

The best Annie runes against Ahri use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.6% win rate in the Annie vs Ahri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Annie counter Ahri?

No, Annie struggles against Ahri with only a 47.9% win rate. Ahri has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ahri's lead.

How do I play Annie against Ahri?

When playing Annie against Ahri, play cautiously and avoid Ahri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ahri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.