Annie Mid has a slight edge over Katarina (51.0% win rate) based on 812 games. The matchup slightly favors Annie.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Annie Mid vs Katarina 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 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.9% popularity, Annie constantly encounters meta-dominant Katarina (6.1%, 8th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Annie performance in the current patch. Meta strength confirmed: Annie's superior tier rating (A+ vs B+) translates into a solid 51.0% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Annie ranks 11th in win rate among Mid champions. Optimize for consistency: Phase Rush paired with Manaflow Band (82.3% win rate, 1.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Malignance > Shadowflame > Stormsurge with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 70%+ win rate against Katarina.
Lane dominance: Annie not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (6.70/min vs 6.08 for Katarina). This 0.62 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Annie wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (746 vs 861/min), the 51.0% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Annie wins the matchup (51.0%) despite a lower KDA (2.20 vs 2.30). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B+ |
| 51.0% | Matchup Winrate | 49.0% |
| 51.68% | Role Winrate | 49.68% |
| #11 | Winrate Rank | #38 |
| 2.9% | Pickrate | 6.1% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 384 | Gold per Minute | 447 |
| 6.70 | CS/Min | 6.08 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 746 | Damage per Minute | 861 |
While statistically Annie is slightly stronger than Katarina in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
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 (78.37%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Annie is higher farming statistics (ranked 28th among role champions) (versus 45th for Katarina), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively 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 Katarina, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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