Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Zileanvs Annie

ASupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Zilean wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Annie based on 6 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Annie matchup.

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Zilean Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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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Zilean - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
83.3% WR
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Annie vs Zilean matchup - 16.7% win rate
Annie
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Annie Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Annie matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
4.9
CS / min
4.5
456
DMG / min
767
11,169
Gold / game
10,994
319
Heal / min
61
403
DMG Mitigated / min
411
0.9
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zilean vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Annie's 16.7%, giving Zilean a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Zilean 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 damage output, where Annie leads by 311 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean 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.

Zilean vs Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Zilean wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.9Zilean
4.5Annie
Zilean edges out Annie by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Zilean.
Damage
456Zilean
767Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Zilean by 311 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zilean 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
11,169Zilean
10,994Annie
Zilean and Annie generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 176 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Zilean
1.0Annie
Both Zilean and Annie provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
722Zilean
473Annie
Zilean vastly out-sustains Annie, healing and mitigating 249 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zilean 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 Zilean Build Against Annie

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Annie are Luden's Echo, Cosmic Drive and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Zilean 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 Zilean vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean50.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie50.0%
Late Game
Zilean
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean100.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie0.0%

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

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

Zilean 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 Zilean Runes Against Annie

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zilean rune vs AnnieManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs AnnieTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs AnnieWaterwalking - best Zilean rune vs Annie
Inspiration rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs AnnieInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Zilean rune vs AnnieTriple Tonic - best Zilean rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

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


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zilean matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.70%1151.63728,70357.8%42.9%
51.02%981.53748,66252.3%50.0%
56.96%791.93679,09350.0%61.7%
50.00%761.53688,75754.8%46.7%
43.66%711.43769,13644.4%43.2%
40.58%691.43868,78435.3%45.7%
47.76%671.64158,92451.7%44.7%
48.15%541.54129,09347.8%48.4%
42.86%491.63588,89845.5%40.7%
51.06%471.33539,31541.2%56.7%
38.30%472.144510,02237.5%38.7%
41.30%461.63399,10533.3%46.4%
47.62%421.841610,52150.0%46.9%
47.62%421.83498,49950.0%45.5%
42.86%421.64019,20033.3%50.0%
52.50%402.04368,07850.0%55.6%
55.56%361.53468,62368.4%41.2%
70.59%341.33589,26461.5%76.2%
61.76%341.43798,81650.0%70.0%
51.52%331.53149,56045.5%54.5%
50.00%321.63319,83533.3%60.0%
46.67%302.33427,28852.9%38.5%
60.71%281.94308,98750.0%68.8%
64.29%281.33098,46781.3%41.7%
50.00%261.73038,54060.0%43.8%
57.69%262.54299,58250.0%62.5%
46.15%261.33657,62842.9%50.0%
45.83%241.43329,30960.0%35.7%
22.73%222.04158,76025.0%21.4%
63.64%221.53529,88161.5%66.7%
42.11%191.43959,9700.0%53.3%
61.11%181.83269,70071.4%54.5%
33.33%151.63278,12533.3%33.3%
46.15%132.23789,06960.0%37.5%
53.85%133.746010,47760.0%50.0%
30.77%131.42828,39040.0%25.0%
36.36%112.63569,77233.3%37.5%
60.00%101.32998,61960.0%60.0%
70.00%102.93469,82980.0%60.0%
33.33%93.15047,91720.0%50.0%
66.67%91.53098,63050.0%80.0%
55.56%93.04399,61760.0%50.0%
55.56%93.655911,842100.0%42.9%
75.00%85.147211,139100.0%71.4%
75.00%85.16166,63560.0%100.0%
62.50%81.54549,13850.0%75.0%
37.50%83.83579,75366.7%20.0%
71.43%73.145511,09866.7%75.0%
42.86%75.352410,97966.7%25.0%
66.67%64.35939,01260.0%100.0%
16.67%61.33448,6400.0%20.0%
50.00%61.03258,44066.7%33.3%
83.33%64.945611,16950.0%100.0%
80.00%55.640611,1010.0%80.0%
40.00%55.93247,99733.3%50.0%
80.00%52.85589,70966.7%100.0%
80.00%56.347410,37866.7%100.0%
40.00%55.447511,3820.0%40.0%
40.00%56.151611,09450.0%33.3%
60.00%55.846610,147100.0%0.0%
40.00%52.53307,7950.0%50.0%
40.00%56.466111,301100.0%25.0%
100.00%56.547110,418100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.24519,604100.0%33.3%

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Zilean vs Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Annie in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Annie matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Annie's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Zilean do against Annie in the early game?

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

How does Zilean do against Annie in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zilean vs Annie matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Annie with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Annie?

The best Zilean build against Annie includes Luden's Echo, Cosmic Drive, Seraph's Embrace 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 Zilean runes against Annie?

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

Does Zilean counter Annie?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Annie with a 83.3% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Annie in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Zilean against Annie?

When playing Zilean 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.