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Annie
Patch 16.3.1
MidDifficulty
Very Easy
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Identify the highest-threat enemy carry and delete them using a Flash + stun combo. In late game, a single multi-man stun with is usually enough to win the fight and the game.
Playstyle
Annie is a high-burst mage and teamfight initiator who thrives on reliable crowd control. You play for picks and game-changing AoE stuns, using your point-and-click abilities to punish mispositioned carries.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Reliable point-and-click crowd control with and
- +Infinite lane sustain using to last-hit minions
- +Game-altering AoE burst damage with
- +High utility and movement speed for herself and allies via
Weaknesses
- -Short ability range makes her susceptible to being poked out by control mages
- -Extremely reliant on Flash to engage or reach high-priority targets
- -Telegraphed power spikes as enemies can see the stack bar
- -Relatively low mobility once is on cooldown
Abilities
Your win condition. After 4 spells, your next offensive spell stuns. You spawn with this ready, so look for a Level 1 trade. Use the bar under your health to track it; enemies will too, so sometimes staying at 3 stacks is better for a surprise.
Your primary farming tool. If it kills the unit, you get all the mana back. In lane, use this for every last hit to keep your mana pool full while stacking . It's point-and-click, making it the most reliable way to land a stun.
An AoE cone of fire. This is your best way to apply to multiple people if they are grouped up. It has no cast time, so you can use it while moving to catch people off guard.
Gives a shield and a burst of movement speed. Use this to dodge skillshots or to close the gap for a stun. It also reflects damage to attackers, which is great against fast-attacking ADCs or when Tibbers is being focused.
The bear drop. Deals massive initial damage and summons Tibbers. If you have ready, the initial impact stuns everyone in the circle. Tibbers burns nearby enemies, so keep him stuck to the enemy carry.
Teamfight Role
Burst Initiator / Peeler
Your primary goal is to look for a Flash + engage on 2+ priority targets. If you cannot reach the backline, stand near your ADC and use with or to stun anyone trying to dive your backline.
If the enemy has multiple Spell Shields (Banshee's/Edge of Night), do not initiate. Wait for your team to pop the shields before you commit your .
Combos
The Surprise Stun
Have 3 stacks of → → while is mid-air
Casting while your Q is traveling grants you the 4th stack, causing the to stun upon impact. This baits enemies who think they are safe because your bar isn't full.
Standard Burst
(4 stacks) → → → →
The fastest way to dump your damage. Start with for the AoE stun, then layer your other spells while the target is stationary. Use last to speed yourself up or shield against retaliation.
The Flash Engage
(4 stacks) → Flash → → →
Your primary teamfight initiation. Flash into the middle of the enemy team and drop for a multi-man stun. Follow up immediately with for more AoE damage.
Maximum Pet Damage
→ on Tibbers → Alt+Right Click target
After summoning Tibbers, use on him. It gives him the shield and the movement speed, helping him stay on top of enemies to maximize his burn and auto-attack damage.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | You start the game with fully charged. A single start can force an early health lead or a burn summoner spell. |
| Level 3 | You have access to all basic abilities. allows you to trade and run away before the enemy can respond. |
| Level 6 | Huge jump in kill pressure. Most midlaners cannot survive a full rotation if they are at 70% health or lower. |
| Level 11 | Rank 2 increases Tibbers' base damage and tankiness significantly, making him a major threat in mid-game skirmishes. |
| Level 16 | Max rank provides massive burst and very high uptime on Tibbers, allowing you to siege or defend effectively. |
Tips & Tricks
- •Always last hit with to maintain a perfect mana pool and keep your stacking.
- •Tibbers gets enraged and gains massive attack speed when you stun an enemy while he is already summoned.
- •You can cast on allies. Use it on your jungler when they gank to help them reach the enemy faster.
- •If you die, Tibbers goes berserk and targets the enemy that killed you. This often results in a post-death revenge kill.
- •Don't just let Tibbers sit there; use Alt+Right Click to move him in front of you to block skillshots like Blitzcrank hooks or Nidalee spears.
- •Holding 3 stacks of is often more threatening than 4 because the enemy doesn't see the 'Stun Ready' visual effect.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Wasting on a minion→You lose all lane pressure and kill threat for the next several seconds, allowing the enemy to trade for free.
- ✕Using when the enemy has Flash up without a setup→The cast animation is slightly telegraphed; enemies can Flash out of the circle, leaving you without your ultimate and vulnerable.
- ✕Forgetting to control Tibbers→Tibbers will stand idle or hit minions, wasting a massive amount of burn damage and potential body-blocking utility.
- ✕Walking in a straight line at the enemy carry while at 4 stacks→It's obvious you're looking for a stun. You'll get poked down or CC'd before you ever get in range for or .
- ✕Building full glass cannon against heavy dive→Annie is short-ranged; if you don't use correctly or have some health/defensives, you will be popped before your even lands.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.3.1 • Generated