Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Annievs Naafiri

CMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Annie wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Naafiri based on 13 games. Annie holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 61.5% win rateNaafiri(61.5%)
Annie - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Annie
61.5% WR
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Naafiri vs Annie matchup - 38.5% win rate
Naafiri
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Naafiri Matchup?

Annie wins the Annie vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
5.3
CS / min
6.6
728
DMG / min
705
11,401
Gold / game
13,497
70
Heal / min
173
394
DMG Mitigated / min
501
0.9
CC / min
0.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Annie vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 38.5%, giving Annie a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Annie dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Naafiri players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie players can confidently pick into Naafiri and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Naafiri away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Annie vs Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Annie
6.6Naafiri
Naafiri significantly out-farms Annie by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Naafiri 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
728Annie
705Naafiri
Damage output is virtually even between Annie and Naafiri, with only 23 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,401Annie
13,497Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 2,095 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Annie should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Annie
0.1Naafiri
Annie brings significantly more crowd control than Naafiri, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Annie far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Naafiri should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
464Annie
674Naafiri
Naafiri vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 210 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Naafiri are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge 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 Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie75.0%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri25.0%
Late Game
Annie
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie55.6%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri44.4%

Annie dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Annie 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Naafiri. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Annie holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Naafiri players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Annie Runes Against Naafiri

Sorcery rune tree - Annie primary runes vs NaafiriSorcery
Summon Aery - best Annie rune vs NaafiriAxiom Arcanist - best Annie rune vs NaafiriTranscendence - best Annie rune vs NaafiriGathering Storm - best Annie rune vs Naafiri
Domination rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs NaafiriDomination
Taste of Blood - best Annie rune vs NaafiriUltimate Hunter - best Annie rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Annie to press their advantage against Naafiri, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.98%876.094612,03938.5%52.1%
42.86%845.986911,27542.5%43.2%
46.00%505.580410,85652.2%40.7%
60.00%505.596211,12952.2%66.7%
55.00%406.093311,39656.5%52.9%
43.59%395.791511,94221.4%56.0%
45.95%375.886912,18741.7%48.0%
55.56%365.384211,00158.8%52.6%
54.29%355.087211,89464.3%47.6%
47.06%345.889510,88735.0%64.3%
37.50%325.796611,72316.7%50.0%
43.33%305.978810,94758.3%33.3%
46.67%305.484012,03137.5%50.0%
44.83%295.871310,38826.7%64.3%
71.43%285.999912,33466.7%76.9%
46.43%285.286310,62838.5%53.3%
48.15%274.282911,46650.0%47.4%
46.15%266.093111,78455.6%41.2%
52.00%256.076910,39233.3%69.2%
33.33%246.387510,52545.5%23.1%
43.48%235.894212,20030.0%53.9%
50.00%225.596811,66666.7%38.5%
30.00%205.582410,34033.3%25.0%
45.00%206.390710,00846.1%42.9%
47.37%195.483011,54312.5%72.7%
33.33%185.21,02611,54730.0%37.5%
70.59%175.875611,05275.0%66.7%
37.50%163.68529,59312.5%62.5%
43.75%166.488710,48150.0%33.3%
37.50%165.782811,50060.0%27.3%
53.33%151.46229,27950.0%55.6%
66.67%156.397811,67170.0%60.0%
61.54%135.372811,40175.0%55.6%
33.33%121.75498,22333.3%33.3%
50.00%121.66919,77057.1%40.0%
41.67%125.194712,03860.0%28.6%
54.55%112.15998,84542.9%75.0%
90.91%114.08319,13785.7%100.0%
45.45%115.51,06912,73325.0%57.1%
70.00%106.588311,780100.0%25.0%
40.00%102.27229,90140.0%40.0%
60.00%105.61,09311,46860.0%60.0%
50.00%106.11,01511,96260.0%40.0%
44.44%96.889112,01120.0%75.0%
33.33%95.29477,19850.0%0.0%
66.67%94.775710,24450.0%80.0%
75.00%81.87039,69180.0%66.7%
62.50%82.977911,22366.7%60.0%
37.50%82.66579,5510.0%50.0%
62.50%81.771711,07660.0%66.7%
85.71%75.694313,370100.0%80.0%
0.00%74.85678,1960.0%0.0%
57.14%75.684711,61166.7%50.0%
71.43%73.56829,60533.3%100.0%
42.86%76.38668,90325.0%66.7%
42.86%75.994313,302100.0%33.3%
85.71%75.195912,52950.0%100.0%
50.00%65.697412,5110.0%60.0%
50.00%64.57117,57525.0%100.0%
66.67%61.251210,7010.0%80.0%
33.33%65.492913,7750.0%40.0%
50.00%65.41,19514,59350.0%50.0%
60.00%54.690112,9020.0%75.0%
60.00%55.01,01012,9840.0%60.0%
20.00%52.35038,22725.0%0.0%

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Annie vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Annie vs Naafiri matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Naafiri's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Annie do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Naafiri with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Annie vs Naafiri matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Naafiri matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Naafiri?

The best Annie build against Naafiri includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Annie runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Annie counter Naafiri?

Yes, Annie has a favorable matchup against Naafiri with a 61.5% win rate. Annie strongly counters Naafiri in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Annie against Naafiri?

When playing Annie against Naafiri, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.