Hwei vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Annie

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Hwei is a long-range control mage who must leverage poke and E spellbook CC to dominate lane pressure against Annie.
Use lane pressure to deny Annie safe farming and prevent her from setting up burst picks with R.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E spellbook CC to control space and punish Annie when Annie Q and Annie W are on cooldown.
Hold defensive E spell choice to counter Annie's burst and 4th passive stun threat.
Avoid trading when Annie's passive stun is stacked and ready; punish her after she uses Annie R or Annie Q/W burst combo.

Danger windows

Annie is dangerous when her passive stun is stacked and Annie R is available; avoid extended trades then.
Be cautious when Annie has Annie R ready for picks or roams; use E spellbook CC defensively.
Fast all-ins from Annie before you have your defensive E spell can punish your poke attempts.

Early game

Start with poke and control spells to pressure Annie early, forcing her to use mana inefficiently.
Avoid fast all-ins before level 3 when you unlock full spellbook options for better control and shielding.
Keep Annie low on mana by forcing her to push with Annie W, making her vulnerable to your poke and all-ins.

Power spikes

Respect Annie's level 6 spike with Annie R for burst pick potential.
Hwei's major spikes are level 3 for full spellbook access and level 6 for R all-in power.
First completed mage item significantly boosts your poke and kill pressure.

Win conditions

Win by controlling lane with long-range poke and E spellbook CC to deny Annie farm and picks.
Use level 6 R to all-in when Annie's key cooldowns are down or after forcing her to waste mana.
Punish Annie's poor waveclear by forcing her to push and then capitalizing on her mana disadvantage with aggressive trades.