Annie Mid has trouble against Katarina (47.8% win rate) based on 652 games. This is a tough matchup for Annie players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Annie Mid vs Katarina Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.9% in this matchup.
While Annie remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 43rd place out of 58 Mid champions), Katarina dominates the current meta mid lane with 6.9% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Annie players - you'll face Katarina in the majority of your games. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Axiom Arcanist combination (71.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Malignance, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.8% to 60.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Annie faces both matchup (47.82%) and farming disadvantages (5.17 vs 6.46/min). With a 1.29 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Katarina leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and damage (836 vs 799/min). Annie must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Katarina: leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.20, 22nd vs 42nd place). Annie players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A |
| 47.8% | Matchup Winrate | 52.2% |
| 50.84% | Role Winrate | 49.85% |
| #25 | Winrate Rank | #34 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 6.9% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 392 | Gold per Minute | 429 |
| 5.17 | CS/Min | 6.46 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 799 | Damage per Minute | 836 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Annie deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Katarina deals primarily magic damage (80.48%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Katarina, ranking 35th (versus 57th for Annie) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Annie player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Katarina player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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