Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Blitzcrankvs Annie

FTankSupport
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Blitzcrank wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Annie based on 7 games. Blitzcrank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup.

Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank 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 - 71.4% win rateAnnie(71.4%)
Blitzcrank - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
71.4% WR
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Annie vs Blitzcrank matchup - 28.6% win rate
Annie
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Annie Matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup
Winner
Blitzcrank
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
379
DMG / min
642
9,327
Gold / game
10,156
137
Heal / min
49
937
DMG Mitigated / min
327
1.8
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Blitzcrank vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Blitzcrank wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Annie's 28.6%, giving Blitzcrank a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Blitzcrank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Annie players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Blitzcrank leads by 699 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Blitzcrank 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.

Blitzcrank vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Annie wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Blitzcrank
1.6Annie
Annie edges out Blitzcrank by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Annie.
Damage
379Blitzcrank
642Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 263 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank 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
9,327Blitzcrank
10,156Annie
Annie generates a commanding 829 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Annie consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Blitzcrank
1.0Annie
Blitzcrank provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Annie, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Blitzcrank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,074Blitzcrank
376Annie
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 699 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank Build Against Annie

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Annie are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Blitzcrank 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 Annie. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Blitzcrank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank50.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank80.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie20.0%

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

Blitzcrank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Annie. Extended games heavily favor Blitzcrank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Blitzcrank Runes Against Annie

Resolve rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs AnnieResolve
Aftershock - best Blitzcrank rune vs AnnieDemolish - best Blitzcrank rune vs AnnieConditioning - best Blitzcrank rune vs AnnieOvergrowth - best Blitzcrank rune vs Annie
Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs AnnieInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs AnnieCosmic Insight - best Blitzcrank rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Blitzcrank to press their advantage against Annie, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Blitzcrank'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 Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank 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
43.98%1661.03558,31135.1%51.1%
52.55%1370.93438,28553.9%51.4%
47.73%1321.03558,77144.4%50.0%
41.46%1231.03628,49139.3%43.3%
42.74%1171.03498,63147.4%38.3%
46.43%1120.93488,58850.0%44.3%
46.30%1081.13418,32349.0%43.9%
40.40%991.03668,79644.7%37.7%
57.32%820.93688,25855.0%59.5%
52.50%800.93548,45348.6%55.8%
44.30%791.03588,56635.5%50.0%
49.35%771.03667,96755.8%41.2%
50.00%720.93829,02954.8%46.3%
54.17%721.03418,04858.8%50.0%
56.45%621.03618,71862.5%52.6%
40.32%621.03718,74534.8%43.6%
65.52%580.92788,39770.0%60.7%
46.43%560.93938,85145.0%47.2%
51.02%491.13438,65638.1%60.7%
36.73%491.03868,37123.8%46.4%
47.92%481.04118,10745.0%50.0%
63.83%470.93548,97368.2%60.0%
59.57%470.93528,55068.2%52.0%
55.56%451.03828,37863.6%47.8%
43.18%440.93309,12026.7%51.7%
42.11%381.03297,83650.0%31.3%
48.57%351.03919,26614.3%71.4%
55.88%341.03448,49747.1%64.7%
50.00%341.04379,59153.3%47.4%
64.29%281.03948,35657.1%71.4%
51.85%270.93427,96646.1%57.1%
45.45%221.04019,02250.0%40.0%
42.86%210.93879,37640.0%43.8%
37.50%161.03929,30750.0%30.0%
57.14%141.03939,66440.0%66.7%
28.57%141.03589,18140.0%22.2%
75.00%121.235610,759100.0%70.0%
58.33%120.938410,00950.0%62.5%
45.45%110.83129,23166.7%37.5%
63.64%111.747610,62566.7%62.5%
70.00%100.74279,441100.0%57.1%
55.56%90.83738,06766.7%50.0%
62.50%81.13328,70650.0%75.0%
37.50%81.13788,72260.0%0.0%
0.00%71.14049,8610.0%0.0%
57.14%71.936010,78766.7%50.0%
57.14%71.04489,06575.0%33.3%
28.57%71.33798,9960.0%50.0%
71.43%70.93799,32750.0%80.0%
57.14%72.647011,1510.0%80.0%
50.00%60.737510,5750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.13449,54525.0%100.0%
16.67%61.039011,2760.0%25.0%
60.00%51.95439,32433.3%100.0%
60.00%50.73349,1340.0%75.0%
60.00%52.64099,563100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.946910,1390.0%75.0%
40.00%51.56919,79450.0%33.3%

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Blitzcrank vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Annie in League of Legends?

Blitzcrank wins the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Annie's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Blitzcrank do against Annie in the early game?

In the early game, Blitzcrank has the advantage against Annie with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Blitzcrank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Annie matchup?

Blitzcrank wins the matchup against Annie with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Blitzcrank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Annie?

The best Blitzcrank build against Annie includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Zeke's Convergence with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Blitzcrank runes against Annie?

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

Does Blitzcrank counter Annie?

Yes, Blitzcrank has a favorable matchup against Annie with a 71.4% win rate. Blitzcrank strongly counters Annie in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Annie?

When playing Blitzcrank 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.