Akali vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali vs Annie

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Akali is a high-agency melee assassin who pressures early and aims to use (W) for safe trades against Annie's burst mage style.
Prioritize denying Annie a passive lane by forcing trades around your (W) and punishing her limited range and mana.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and autos, then commit with (W) for stealth and (E) for follow-up when Annie is exposed.
Respect Annie's passive stun stacks and avoid trading when her (Q) and (W) are up together.
Use (W) to create safe zones to dodge (R) and burst, then counterattack when her cooldowns expire.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is down as you lose your main safety tool against Annie's burst and stun.
Respect (R) and passive stun combo for lethal all-in windows, especially post-level 6.
Avoid extended trades when Annie has full passive stacks and her (Q) and (W) ready.

Early game

Use early levels to poke with (Q) and autos, then engage with (W) and (E) once available to avoid Annie's burst and punish her weak waveclear.
Avoid extended trades without (W) as Annie's passive stun and burst combo can punish you hard.
Pressure Annie early to force her to push and risk mana depletion, opening windows for all-ins.

Power spikes

Use level 3 unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to trade or all-in when cooldowns and spacing favor you.
Track level 6 (R) availability to engage or reset safely; avoid forcing fights without it.
After first completed AP assassin item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while respecting Annie's damage spike.

Win conditions

Use (W) to safely engage and extend trades, punishing Annie's limited range and mana.
Deny Annie farm and force her to push, exploiting her weak waveclear to create kill opportunities.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to all-in decisively before Annie can capitalize on her burst combo.