Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Annievs Poppy

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,069,456
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Annie based on 5 games. Annie wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Annie build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Annie vs Poppy 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
Poppy - 40.0% win ratePoppy(40.0%)
Annie - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Annie
40.0% WR
VS
Poppy vs Annie matchup - 60.0% win rate
Poppy
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Poppy Matchup?

Poppy wins the Annie vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.6
CS / min
2.4
814
DMG / min
435
9,475
Gold / game
8,902
53
Heal / min
120
372
DMG Mitigated / min
1,116
1.2
CC / min
1.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Annie vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Annie's 40.0%, giving Poppy a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Annie controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Annie needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 810 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.6Annie
2.4Poppy
Annie and Poppy farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
814Annie
435Poppy
Annie heavily out-damages Poppy by 379 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy 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
9,475Annie
8,902Poppy
Annie earns 574 more gold per game than Poppy, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Annie slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Annie
1.0Poppy
Both Annie and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
425Annie
1,236Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 810 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy 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 Poppy

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Poppy are Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie66.7%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy33.3%
Late Game
Poppy
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie0.0%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy100.0%

Annie dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Annie can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Annie must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Poppy reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Poppy 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 Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Annie primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Annie rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Annie rune vs PoppyTranscendence - best Annie rune vs PoppyGathering Storm - best Annie rune vs Poppy
Precision rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Annie rune vs PoppyCut Down - best Annie rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

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


Annie matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.58%2125.890611,23939.5%54.8%
51.77%1415.894111,40243.9%58.7%
48.00%1255.887211,36040.0%54.3%
55.17%1165.792011,56657.7%53.1%
50.93%1084.680611,35256.1%47.8%
55.77%1045.81,03511,66457.7%53.9%
52.63%955.283710,90350.0%54.4%
43.01%935.486511,12927.0%53.6%
49.44%895.888411,24045.7%51.9%
49.41%855.889510,93143.6%54.4%
48.19%835.584410,13944.7%51.1%
39.74%785.398210,59833.3%45.2%
50.72%695.692111,93057.7%46.5%
45.45%666.01,01710,84346.4%44.7%
50.00%625.583510,22250.0%50.0%
56.67%605.696711,07048.1%63.6%
51.67%605.31,00211,41068.4%43.9%
47.37%575.881211,27739.1%52.9%
51.92%525.47839,75544.4%60.0%
36.54%524.288110,60330.8%42.3%
55.10%495.590811,41040.0%65.5%
50.00%486.291411,80743.5%56.0%
56.25%485.487810,69747.8%64.0%
44.68%475.480411,17633.3%51.7%
44.68%475.074210,71047.6%42.3%
41.30%462.36179,75140.9%41.7%
43.48%465.587011,00450.0%37.5%
60.00%455.798010,37650.0%69.6%
55.81%435.694710,56150.0%60.9%
52.50%404.482011,02626.7%68.0%
55.56%365.699711,35550.0%61.1%
44.12%345.484210,85955.6%31.3%
45.45%335.889410,90738.5%50.0%
46.88%325.595110,77046.7%47.1%
31.03%296.193411,36618.2%38.9%
48.28%295.489911,79337.5%52.4%
51.72%291.56109,30640.0%64.3%
59.26%276.397112,32075.0%46.7%
46.15%261.67039,32540.0%50.0%
61.54%265.81,10712,62462.5%61.1%
58.33%243.692110,58171.4%52.9%
60.87%236.093011,76977.8%50.0%
43.48%236.090411,65741.7%45.5%
56.52%235.08779,24171.4%33.3%
56.52%235.793511,80450.0%66.7%
61.90%216.396310,99455.6%66.7%
38.10%211.775210,50457.1%28.6%
55.00%205.684010,65044.4%63.6%
65.00%203.07489,67760.0%70.0%
50.00%205.886811,95133.3%57.1%
60.00%203.57979,80266.7%54.5%
57.89%195.11,02011,43875.0%45.5%
63.16%191.55729,46270.0%55.6%
44.44%185.49079,31741.7%50.0%
31.25%166.174710,41925.0%37.5%
53.33%151.35819,99533.3%66.7%
14.29%141.666710,34616.7%12.5%
28.57%141.75999,13150.0%12.5%
42.86%144.47639,66537.5%50.0%
61.54%135.91,00411,95375.0%55.6%
61.54%136.21,04710,00950.0%100.0%
53.85%135.88559,23357.1%50.0%
38.46%131.56939,11450.0%33.3%
30.77%133.37029,88633.3%28.6%
30.77%135.28889,36516.7%42.9%
25.00%122.36168,46028.6%20.0%
66.67%124.893511,53066.7%66.7%
60.00%101.36789,57166.7%50.0%
30.00%105.189711,52650.0%16.7%
50.00%106.092511,58250.0%50.0%
50.00%105.59379,24240.0%60.0%
50.00%101.66758,77780.0%20.0%
60.00%105.776012,1030.0%66.7%
33.33%94.88088,72533.3%33.3%
66.67%95.088711,37266.7%66.7%
44.44%95.48839,26075.0%20.0%
44.44%91.16458,37633.3%50.0%
66.67%95.080112,41350.0%71.4%
77.78%91.35828,69775.0%80.0%
22.22%94.798011,5430.0%33.3%
37.50%81.465711,8990.0%37.5%
75.00%85.771910,39380.0%66.7%
50.00%81.98199,41466.7%40.0%
62.50%86.576510,30240.0%100.0%
62.50%81.15979,37475.0%50.0%
85.71%75.89919,494100.0%75.0%
71.43%72.665411,820100.0%66.7%
42.86%74.985112,03650.0%40.0%
71.43%75.71,21114,8130.0%83.3%
42.86%75.16317,88650.0%0.0%
66.67%64.86707,41350.0%100.0%
66.67%62.37328,2730.0%100.0%
50.00%63.31,01510,09050.0%50.0%
83.33%65.179311,046100.0%75.0%
50.00%65.580411,877100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.868010,72233.3%66.7%
33.33%66.16997,25425.0%50.0%
16.67%61.56768,11520.0%0.0%
83.33%65.588812,419100.0%66.7%
50.00%63.396213,718100.0%40.0%
16.67%65.11,00412,31233.3%0.0%
66.67%65.197411,78150.0%75.0%
80.00%54.881011,152100.0%66.7%
40.00%52.68149,47566.7%0.0%
60.00%55.11,04710,96950.0%66.7%
40.00%53.487011,73250.0%33.3%

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Annie vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Annie vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Annie's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Annie do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Annie has the advantage against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Annie vs Poppy matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Poppy matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Annie with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Poppy?

The best Annie build against Poppy includes Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, 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 Poppy?

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

Does Annie counter Poppy?

No, Annie struggles against Poppy with only a 40.0% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Annie players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.

How do I play Annie against Poppy?

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