Zed Mid struggles against Annie (48.5% win rate) based on 650 games. This matchup can be tricky for Zed players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zed Mid vs Annie Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 75.4% in this matchup.
Zed dominates the meta (4th most popular, 7.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Annie (2.9% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (51.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Voltaic Cyclosword, Serylda's Grudge, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.5% to 75.4% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Zed faces both matchup (48.53%) and farming disadvantages (6.23 vs 6.40/min). With a 0.17 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Zed outputs more damage (908 vs 891/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Zed maintains better KDA (2.30, 36th place vs 42nd for Annie), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Zed versus Annie matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Zed deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Annie deals primarily magic damage (90.83%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Annie, ranking 36th (versus 40th for Zed) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zed player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Annie 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.
Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…
Heal when you damage an enemy champion.Healing: 16-40 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP)…
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
