Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Annievs Blitzcrank

DMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Blitzcrank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Blitzcrank wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Annie based on 7 games. Annie wins the early laning phase while Blitzcrank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Blitzcrank - 28.6% win rateBlitzcrank(28.6%)
Annie - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Annie
28.6% WR
VS
Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup - 71.4% win rate
Blitzcrank
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Blitzcrank Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.6
CS / min
0.9
642
DMG / min
379
10,156
Gold / game
9,327
49
Heal / min
137
327
DMG Mitigated / min
937
1.0
CC / min
1.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Annie vs Blitzcrank Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Annie's 28.6%, giving Blitzcrank a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Annie controls the early laning stage, but Blitzcrank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Annie needs to press advantages before Blitzcrank reaches their power spikes, while Blitzcrank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Blitzcrank leads by 699 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Annie players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Blitzcrank overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Blitzcrank Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Annie
0.9Blitzcrank
Annie edges out Blitzcrank by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Annie.
Damage
642Annie
379Blitzcrank
Annie heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 263 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank 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
10,156Annie
9,327Blitzcrank
Annie generates a commanding 829 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Annie consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Annie
1.8Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Annie, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Blitzcrank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
376Annie
1,074Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 699 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Annie is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Annie, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Annie Build Against Blitzcrank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Blitzcrank, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Blitzcrank are Stormsurge, Malignance and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Annie an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie20.0%
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Annie and Blitzcrank, with Annie holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Blitzcrank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Blitzcrank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Annie has the edge early, but Blitzcrank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Annie Runes Against Blitzcrank

Domination rune tree - Annie primary runes vs BlitzcrankDomination
Electrocute - best Annie rune vs BlitzcrankCheap Shot - best Annie rune vs BlitzcrankGrisly Mementos - best Annie rune vs BlitzcrankUltimate Hunter - best Annie rune vs Blitzcrank
Sorcery rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs BlitzcrankSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Annie rune vs BlitzcrankAbsolute Focus - best Annie rune vs Blitzcrank
100.0% WR

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


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
65.38%1045.792411,39365.8%65.1%
49.50%1016.191211,42355.8%42.9%
47.13%876.287111,69739.4%51.9%
53.85%656.01,11112,45863.0%47.4%
51.67%605.585312,37850.0%52.5%
60.00%605.695311,21556.5%62.2%
51.79%565.790811,67252.2%51.5%
47.27%555.379110,37641.4%53.9%
54.00%506.095712,00247.8%59.3%
55.10%495.81,01012,81347.4%60.0%
56.25%485.097811,08959.1%53.9%
40.00%456.491910,30733.3%53.3%
43.18%445.481210,60260.0%34.5%
41.86%436.271010,36628.6%54.5%
46.34%415.386710,95536.8%54.5%
35.00%405.984511,56933.3%36.0%
52.63%385.69499,90045.5%62.5%
57.14%356.092510,21846.7%65.0%
50.00%325.878310,85235.7%61.1%
38.71%315.81,01911,07650.0%29.4%
41.38%295.878010,57925.0%52.9%
37.93%295.71,04811,81633.3%41.2%
42.31%266.190111,42136.4%46.7%
60.00%255.694511,86240.0%73.3%
52.00%256.199411,03541.7%61.5%
64.00%256.285112,24772.7%57.1%
41.67%242.673110,33437.5%43.8%
52.17%236.488810,90466.7%36.4%
34.78%235.995510,98250.0%26.7%
50.00%226.073910,13254.5%45.5%
57.14%216.089611,81066.7%44.4%
42.86%216.488611,41227.3%60.0%
47.62%215.889510,76750.0%45.5%
33.33%215.57849,93218.2%50.0%
38.10%215.891612,22040.0%37.5%
55.00%205.590611,83683.3%42.9%
57.89%191.358710,12116.7%76.9%
66.67%185.586911,95820.0%84.6%
52.94%175.08879,79850.0%55.6%
41.18%176.38259,56540.0%42.9%
70.59%174.798410,69687.5%55.6%
52.94%175.899411,46557.1%50.0%
75.00%165.296411,15066.7%80.0%
62.50%163.57889,73866.7%60.0%
30.77%133.378811,27340.0%25.0%
50.00%121.878810,18450.0%50.0%
66.67%125.789410,86183.3%50.0%
41.67%123.884910,05633.3%50.0%
18.18%111.36039,3610.0%33.3%
45.45%111.579610,67750.0%42.9%
45.45%112.96838,40071.4%0.0%
63.64%116.51,10612,85633.3%75.0%
54.55%111.25968,52575.0%42.9%
63.64%115.893411,28250.0%71.4%
20.00%106.188510,30140.0%0.0%
50.00%106.092511,300100.0%28.6%
33.33%94.884010,86525.0%40.0%
33.33%91.458410,3830.0%37.5%
55.56%94.89389,57766.7%33.3%
44.44%91.45148,19940.0%50.0%
75.00%86.01,03013,586100.0%66.7%
37.50%85.391812,0000.0%50.0%
75.00%86.681810,55266.7%100.0%
62.50%84.589913,7950.0%62.5%
12.50%85.090510,1230.0%25.0%
62.50%82.46269,38425.0%100.0%
62.50%81.66608,71975.0%50.0%
28.57%72.872010,7390.0%40.0%
42.86%75.91,0018,33440.0%50.0%
57.14%76.293011,82966.7%50.0%
28.57%71.664210,15650.0%20.0%
57.14%75.489711,72150.0%66.7%
33.33%65.58718,61125.0%50.0%
33.33%61.149610,3660.0%50.0%
50.00%66.41,0149,50860.0%0.0%
33.33%62.37258,77633.3%33.3%
33.33%65.178312,6200.0%40.0%
50.00%66.16878,49840.0%100.0%
83.33%65.071611,782100.0%75.0%
16.67%65.39979,2520.0%50.0%
20.00%51.24058,2150.0%50.0%
60.00%51.95926,23760.0%0.0%
80.00%53.76278,934100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.17369,418100.0%0.0%
60.00%55.68369,56166.7%50.0%
40.00%55.96618,81350.0%0.0%
80.00%54.81,24812,73150.0%100.0%
60.00%51.678710,62966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.564010,3860.0%50.0%
40.00%51.67248,9480.0%66.7%

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Annie vs Blitzcrank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Blitzcrank in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Annie's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Annie do against Blitzcrank in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Blitzcrank with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Annie players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Annie do against Blitzcrank in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Annie with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Blitzcrank?

The best Annie build against Blitzcrank includes Stormsurge, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Annie runes against Blitzcrank?

The best Annie runes against Blitzcrank use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Annie counter Blitzcrank?

No, Annie struggles against Blitzcrank with only a 28.6% win rate. Blitzcrank has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Blitzcrank's lead.

How do I play Annie against Blitzcrank?

When playing Annie against Blitzcrank, play cautiously and avoid Blitzcrank's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Blitzcrank has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.