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Zilean vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Annie

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Control lane with bomb zones and speed to outplay Annie's burst attempts.
Deny Annie's poke by forcing her to use (W) for waveclear and run out of mana.
Use (R) to negate Annie's all-in burst and protect your ADC or yourself.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions to bait Annie into bad trades.
Use (E) speed to engage or disengage, controlling trade distance against Annie's burst.
Hold (R) to counter Annie's full combo and punish her cooldowns after use.

Danger windows

Respect Annie's full passive stun stack and (R) combo for lethal all-ins.
Avoid overextending when (R) is off cooldown and ready to engage.
Beware of Annie's burst power spike after her first completed AP item.

Early game

Hit level 2 first to threaten double bomb plus speed for early trades.
Avoid standing near Annie's stun passive stacks to prevent sudden all-ins.
Use wave pressure to force Annie to push and punish her mana pool.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks double bomb plus speed, enabling stronger poke and disengage.
Level 3 grants (W) for double bomb resets, increasing trade threat.
Level 6 (R) provides a revive that forces Annie to hesitate on committing burst.

Win conditions

Land double bombs to zone Annie and create windows for your ADC to trade.
Use (E) speed to enable your ADC's kite or engage during skirmishes.
Save (R) to deny Annie's burst and turn fights in your favor during mid to late game.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup