Annie vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Annie vs Locke MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Mid lane plan.

Annie into Lockemedium

Overview

Use your burst combo with to find picks before Locke stacks Soul Nails.
Keep wave control tight to avoid pushing too hard and exposing yourself to Locke's engage.
Deny Locke free trades by punishing his health drain from when he fails to commit.

Trading pattern

Trade with + combo when your passive stun is ready to punish Locke's mark setup.
Avoid trading when Locke's slow is up, as he can follow with for resets.
Use shield to absorb Locke's poke and force him to waste his health drain from .

Danger windows

Respect Locke's slow and mark stack before he commits with and .
Avoid extended fights when Locke's is active and draining his health, as he can turn trades with resets.
Be cautious when Locke's is off cooldown and you are low health, as he can execute and reset fights.

Early game

Thin the wave early to avoid pushing and becoming vulnerable to Locke's follow-up.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Locke has full combo with , , and .
Look to reset mana after minor trades to maintain your burst threat without overextending.

Power spikes

Level 6 is your biggest spike; use to initiate picks before Locke can safely engage.
Your first completed AP item increases burst damage, letting you punish Locke's health-cost trades more confidently.
Locke's level 6 execute mark is a danger window; maintain health above execute threshold to avoid his all-ins.

Win conditions

Find picks with combo to snowball lane priority and enable roams.
Crash waves quickly after picks to deny Locke free farm and force him off the wave.
Use your burst and stun to control mid fights, preventing Locke from resetting with .

Tactical tip

For Annie vs Locke, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.