Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Annie
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

52.1%
Annie win rate vs Katarina
Annie has the edge
997
Games Analyzed
52.1%
Annie WR
47.9%
Katarina WR
+164
Avg Gold Diff @15
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Annie
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Annie
1 item
Katarina
1 item
Annie
Flash up
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Annie deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Annie has range advantage. Katarina 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 Katarina's Weakness
Katarina's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts ult, losing lane, no resets. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Annie

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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