Annie Mid performs well against Diana (53.4% win rate) based on 574 games. This matchup works well for Annie players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Annie Mid vs Diana Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.5% in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Annie (2.9%, 31st place out of 57 Mid champions) regularly faces Diana (4.2%, 20th place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at A+-tier, but Annie claims a meaningful 53.4% vs 46.6% advantage. Annie's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Phase Rush paired with Manaflow Band (67.1% win rate, 2.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Malignance > Shadowflame > Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 61.5% win rate against Diana.
Win through macro: Annie takes the matchup (53.40%) despite falling behind in CS (6.70 vs 6.80/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Annie wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (746 vs 759/min), the 53.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Annie leads in both matchup win rate (53.4%) and KDA (2.20 vs 2.10) - complete superiority across all metrics.
The Annie versus Diana matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Annie deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Diana deals primarily magic damage (84.85%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Diana, ranking 24th (versus 28th for Annie) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.2) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Annie player to maintain constant pressure on Diana, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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