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Xerath vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Annie

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Xerath is a long-range artillery mage who must use Q and W to pressure Annie and deny her safe farming and picks.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Annie from setting up her burst combo and roaming effectively.

Trading pattern

Trade with Q poke enhanced by W slow to land shots more easily.
Respect Annie's passive stun and R Tibbers; avoid trading when these are available.
Use E defensively to block or punish Annie's all-in attempts after she commits her stun.

Danger windows

Respect Annie's passive stun stacks and R Tibbers engage; avoid extended trades when these are ready.
Be cautious when E is on cooldown, as it is your key self-peel tool against Annie's all-in.
Watch for Annie pushing with W and running low on mana, creating windows to punish her aggression.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke Annie early and force her to use mana pushing or miss CS.
Hold E defensively to avoid Annie's passive stun combo and punish her if she overextends.
Avoid close fights where Annie can proc her passive stun and burst with R.

Power spikes

Xerath's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed mana/AP item.
Annie's major spikes are level 6 R Tibbers and first completed AP item, both enabling strong burst and pick potential.

Win conditions

Win by consistently poking Annie with Q and W to deny her farm and force her out of lane.
Use R post-6 to apply pressure and punish Annie's roams or engage attempts.
Capitalize on Annie's mana weaknesses by forcing her to push and then punishing her vulnerability.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup