Taliyah - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
58.8%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Taliyahvs Annie

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

Taliyah vs Annie 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 wins the early laning phase while Taliyah scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taliyah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taliyah vs Annie matchup.

Taliyah Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taliyah 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 - 40.0% win rateAnnie(40.0%)
Taliyah - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Taliyah
40.0% WR
VS
Annie vs Taliyah matchup - 60.0% win rate
Annie
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Taliyah vs Annie Matchup?

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

Taliyah vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Taliyah vs Annie 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. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Annie controls the early laning stage, but Taliyah outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Annie needs to press advantages before Taliyah reaches their power spikes, while Taliyah should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Taliyah players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Annie 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.

Taliyah vs Annie 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
7.2Taliyah
7.0Annie
Taliyah and Annie 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
846Taliyah
937Annie
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
11,979Taliyah
11,638Annie
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
1.2Taliyah
0.9Annie
Both Taliyah and Annie 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
390Taliyah
613Annie
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 Taliyah Build Against Annie

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Taliyah needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taliyah against Annie are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Banshee's Veil. This combination gives Taliyah 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 Taliyah vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Taliyah at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Annie. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Annie has the edge early, but Taliyah gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Taliyah Runes Against Annie

Sorcery rune tree - Taliyah primary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Taliyah rune vs AnnieManaflow Band - best Taliyah rune vs AnnieTranscendence - best Taliyah rune vs AnnieGathering Storm - best Taliyah rune vs Annie
Precision rune tree - Taliyah secondary runes vs AnniePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Taliyah rune vs AnnieCut Down - best Taliyah rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


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

Taliyah 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
54.55%117.37289,49360.0%0.0%
81.82%116.595512,14583.3%80.0%
55.56%96.398110,20033.3%66.7%
50.00%86.985512,20650.0%50.0%
100.00%78.01,20314,409100.0%100.0%
57.14%76.31,00312,5990.0%66.7%
57.14%76.776711,160100.0%25.0%
28.57%71.969612,12566.7%0.0%
57.14%77.01,03712,94780.0%0.0%
28.57%76.47738,65866.7%0.0%
42.86%75.86899,65366.7%25.0%
28.57%76.68119,20850.0%0.0%
42.86%76.64786,50833.3%100.0%
60.00%51.61,12217,09950.0%66.7%
40.00%56.89129,01633.3%50.0%
80.00%52.31,03517,4110.0%80.0%
80.00%54.898911,036100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.475613,462100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.381511,7080.0%33.3%
40.00%57.284611,97933.3%50.0%
60.00%51.662713,04933.3%100.0%
33.33%31.070612,1280.0%50.0%

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Taliyah vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taliyah do against Annie in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Taliyah vs Annie 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 Taliyah do against Annie 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 Taliyah do against Annie in the late game?

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

Who wins the Taliyah vs Annie 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 Taliyah build against Annie?

The best Taliyah build against Annie includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Banshee's Veil with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Taliyah runes against Annie?

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

Does Taliyah counter Annie?

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

How do I play Taliyah against Annie?

When playing Taliyah against Annie, play cautiously and avoid Annie's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Annie in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.