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

Annievs Hwei

SMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Annie based on 17 games. Annie wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Hwei 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 - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Annie
47.1% WR
VS
Hwei vs Annie matchup - 52.9% win rate
Hwei
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Annie vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
5.4
CS / min
6.3
820
DMG / min
1,028
12,295
Gold / game
12,924
91
Heal / min
98
456
DMG Mitigated / min
331
0.8
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
46.1%
Late Game WR
53.9%

Annie vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Hwei matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Annie's 47.1%, giving Hwei a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Annie controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Annie needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Annie leads by 118 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hwei 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 Hwei's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Annie, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.4Annie
6.3Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Annie by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Annie players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
820Annie
1,028Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Annie by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Annie should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,295Annie
12,924Hwei
Hwei earns 630 more gold per game than Annie, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hwei slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Annie
0.9Hwei
Both Annie and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
546Annie
428Hwei
Annie heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Hwei, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Annie to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Hwei.

Best Annie Build Against Hwei

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Hwei are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Annie an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Annie the best chance to compete against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Late Game
Hwei
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie46.1%
Hwei late game win rateHwei53.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Annie and Hwei, 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.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, 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 Hwei 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 Hwei

Domination rune tree - Annie primary runes vs HweiDomination
Electrocute - best Annie rune vs HweiCheap Shot - best Annie rune vs HweiGrisly Mementos - best Annie rune vs HweiRelentless Hunter - best Annie rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Annie rune vs HweiAbsolute Focus - best Annie rune vs Hwei
75.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Annie the best tools to compete against Hwei 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 Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Annie vs Hwei matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Annie's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Annie do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Hwei 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 Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Annie vs Hwei matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Annie with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Hwei?

The best Annie build against Hwei includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Hwei?

The best Annie runes against Hwei use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Annie vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Annie counter Hwei?

No, Annie struggles against Hwei with only a 47.1% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Annie against Hwei?

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