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
Xin Zhao
vs

51.6%
Annie win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
184
Games Analyzed
51.6%
Annie WR
48.4%
Xin Zhao WR
+130
Avg Gold Diff @15
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Annie
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Annie
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Annie
Flash up
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Annie is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Annie deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Annie has range advantage. Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
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 Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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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