Kassadin vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kassadin vs Annie

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Kassadin is a scaling assassin who must survive Annie's burst and reach level 6 to gain mobility and trading power.
Avoid giving Annie a passive lane; focus on safe farming and minimizing poke damage to reach your power spikes.

Trading pattern

Trade minimally before level 6, using Q to shield Annie's poke and W for small bursts when safe.
After level 6, use R for short, controlled trades only when you have enough mana to escape.
Respect Annie's passive stun stack and R cooldown; avoid trading when her stun is ready or Tibbers is available.

Danger windows

Pre-6 Kassadin is vulnerable to Annie's full combo with passive stun and R Tibbers; avoid all-ins during this phase.
Kassadin is in danger when low on mana after using R aggressively, as escape options are limited.
Annie's stun and R cooldowns create windows where Kassadin must play cautiously to avoid lethal trades.

Early game

Stay near your tower and use Q to absorb Annie's magic poke while safely last-hitting.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Annie's stun and burst can punish you hard.
Conserve mana and avoid pushing the wave to limit Annie's opportunities to engage with R.

Power spikes

Kassadin's major spikes are level 6 with R and first completed AP item for stronger burst and mobility.
Annie's major spikes are level 6 with R Tibbers and first completed AP item for burst and pick potential.

Win conditions

Survive the early lane by safely farming with Q and avoiding Annie's stun combos.
Reach level 6 to unlock R for mobility and short trades, punishing Annie if she overextends.
Use your superior post-6 mobility and burst to flank or pressure side lanes, denying Annie easy picks.