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Annie vs Xerath MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Annie vs Xerath

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to find picks and follow up with (Q)+(W) burst for quick trades.
Respect Xerath's long-range poke and avoid pushing wave unnecessarily early.
Deny Xerath's safe scaling by punishing missed (E) and cooldown windows.

Trading pattern

Trade with (Q)+(W) to proc passive stun when (Q) and (E) are on cooldown.
Punish missed (E) by all-inning before Xerath can reposition.
Avoid extended trades and pushing with (W) to conserve mana and prevent vulnerability.

Danger windows

Avoid engaging when (E) stun is available; it disrupts your burst.
Respect the charge time of (Q) as a sign to back off.
Be cautious pushing wave with (W) as mana drain opens you to poke and all-ins.

Early game

Use (E) shield proactively to absorb poke and survive until level 6.
Avoid pushing wave early to prevent getting poked out and losing farm.
Engage with (R) when Xerath misses (E) or is forced to retreat.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks strong pick and burst potential; use for all-ins or roams.
First completed AP item boosts damage and trade reliability; increase pressure then.
Respect Xerath's level 6 (R) and first item spikes to avoid lethal poke combos.

Win conditions

Use (R) to initiate picks and burst Xerath quickly with (Q)+(W) stun combo.
Punish Xerath's missed (E) or poke cooldowns by forcing all-ins before he resets.
Roam with (R) to create pressure if lane becomes too difficult to contest safely.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup