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
Xerath
vs

47.1%
Annie win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
680
Games Analyzed
47.1%
Annie WR
52.9%
Xerath WR
-235
Avg Gold Diff @15
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Annie
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Annie
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Annie
Flash up
Xerath
2 items
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.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Annie's Weakness
Annie's main weakness: Short range, immobile, predictable stun counter. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
Recommended Items
Annie

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool
Xerath

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Annie's engage tool
Annie's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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