Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Annie

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Azir wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Annie based on 9 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Annie matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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
Annie - 55.6% win rateAnnie(55.6%)
Azir - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Azir
55.6% WR
VS
Annie vs Azir matchup - 44.4% win rate
Annie
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Annie Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Annie matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.7
CS / min
6.8
838
DMG / min
891
12,886
Gold / game
12,011
100
Heal / min
79
442
DMG Mitigated / min
409
0.4
CC / min
0.9
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Azir vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Annie's 44.4%, giving Azir a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Annie and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Annie away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.7Azir
6.8Annie
Azir significantly out-farms Annie by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir 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
838Azir
891Annie
Annie deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Azir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Azir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Annie's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,886Azir
12,011Annie
Azir generates a commanding 875 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Azir 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
0.4Azir
0.9Annie
Annie provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
542Azir
488Annie
Azir heals and mitigates 54 more damage per minute than Annie, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Azir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Annie.

Best Azir Build Against Annie

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Annie are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Annie. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir80.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie20.0%
Late Game
Annie
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir25.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie75.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Annie. This lopsided early game means Azir 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs AnniePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs AnnieTriumph - best Azir rune vs AnnieLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs AnnieCut Down - best Azir rune vs Annie
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Azir rune vs AnnieGathering Storm - best Azir rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir 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
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Annie in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Annie matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Annie's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Annie with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Azir vs Annie matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Annie matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Annie with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Annie?

The best Azir build against Annie includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Annie?

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

Does Azir counter Annie?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Annie with a 55.6% win rate. Azir strongly counters Annie in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Azir against Annie?

When playing Azir against Annie, 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.