Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Annie
VS
Champion 2
Irelia
vs

53.4%
Annie win rate vs Irelia
Annie has the edge
253
Games Analyzed
53.4%
Annie WR
46.6%
Irelia WR
+268
Avg Gold Diff @15
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Annie
Level 6
Annie
1 item
Irelia
BORK
Annie
Flash up
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Annie is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Annie deals AP damage while Irelia deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Annie has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Annie uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Irelia's Weakness
Irelia's main weakness: Hard CC, not hitting E, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Annie typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Irelia runs Teleport for map impact. Annie needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Irelia outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Annie

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Annie's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Annie's burst
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