Annie - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Annievs Taliyah

DMageSupport
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Annie vs Taliyah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Taliyah based on 5 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 Taliyah 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
Taliyah - 60.0% win rateTaliyah(60.0%)
Annie - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Annie
60.0% WR
VS
Taliyah vs Annie matchup - 40.0% win rate
Taliyah
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Annie vs Taliyah Matchup?

Annie wins the Annie vs Taliyah matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.0
CS / min
7.2
937
DMG / min
846
11,638
Gold / game
11,979
124
Heal / min
40
489
DMG Mitigated / min
350
0.9
CC / min
1.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Annie vs Taliyah Matchup Summary

The Annie vs Taliyah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Taliyah's 40.0%, giving Annie a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Annie dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Taliyah players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Annie leads by 223 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie players can confidently pick into Taliyah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Taliyah 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 Taliyah Laning Phase Breakdown

Taliyah wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Annie
7.2Taliyah
Annie and Taliyah 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
937Annie
846Taliyah
Annie heavily out-damages Taliyah by 90 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taliyah 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
11,638Annie
11,979Taliyah
Taliyah earns 341 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 Taliyah slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Annie
1.2Taliyah
Both Annie and Taliyah provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
613Annie
390Taliyah
Annie vastly out-sustains Taliyah, healing and mitigating 223 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Annie can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Taliyah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Taliyah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Annie Build Against Taliyah

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Taliyah, providing the mobility and stats Annie needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Annie against Taliyah 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Taliyah. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Annie vs Taliyah matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Annie
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Annie early game win rateAnnie66.7%
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah33.3%
Late Game
Annie
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Annie late game win rateAnnie50.0%
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Annie at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Taliyah. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Annie Runes Against Taliyah

Domination rune tree - Annie primary runes vs TaliyahDomination
Electrocute - best Annie rune vs TaliyahCheap Shot - best Annie rune vs TaliyahGrisly Mementos - best Annie rune vs TaliyahRelentless Hunter - best Annie rune vs Taliyah
Sorcery rune tree - Annie secondary runes vs TaliyahSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Annie rune vs TaliyahScorch - best Annie rune vs Taliyah
100.0% WR

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


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
52.00%256.295912,63260.0%46.7%
69.57%235.584810,62777.8%64.3%
63.16%195.81,02311,40980.0%57.1%
44.44%186.193713,20060.0%38.5%
66.67%185.289312,77833.3%73.3%
43.75%165.08809,12162.5%25.0%
60.00%155.81,06512,53637.5%85.7%
35.71%146.266010,12025.0%50.0%
61.54%135.684811,40180.0%50.0%
30.77%135.18169,5800.0%50.0%
25.00%125.71,01610,55528.6%20.0%
66.67%125.282010,44680.0%57.1%
36.36%116.287310,70142.9%25.0%
45.45%115.091610,90625.0%57.1%
33.33%96.11,01411,72225.0%40.0%
12.50%84.81,18714,0400.0%14.3%
37.50%86.485411,79733.3%40.0%
75.00%85.577510,52150.0%100.0%
50.00%85.970511,13350.0%50.0%
50.00%86.18389,12766.7%0.0%
28.57%72.07129,70250.0%20.0%
42.86%75.71,22011,32033.3%50.0%
57.14%76.11,01212,45733.3%75.0%
71.43%75.894211,427100.0%60.0%
16.67%65.489810,17533.3%0.0%
83.33%61.366112,1930.0%83.3%
60.00%55.285310,923100.0%33.3%
80.00%55.592111,535100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.798612,8910.0%40.0%
20.00%55.999412,8170.0%20.0%
20.00%55.366311,0470.0%33.3%
40.00%56.61,0808,86525.0%100.0%
20.00%56.562810,59750.0%0.0%
60.00%57.093711,63866.7%50.0%
60.00%51.25837,83350.0%66.7%
20.00%56.01,12113,6390.0%25.0%

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Annie vs Taliyah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Annie do against Taliyah in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Annie vs Taliyah matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Taliyah's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Annie do against Taliyah in the early game?

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

In the late game, Annie takes over the Annie vs Taliyah matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Annie vs Taliyah matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Taliyah with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Annie build against Taliyah?

The best Annie build against Taliyah 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 Taliyah?

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

Does Annie counter Taliyah?

Yes, Annie has a favorable matchup against Taliyah with a 60.0% win rate. Annie strongly counters Taliyah in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Annie against Taliyah?

When playing Annie against Taliyah, 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.