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
Bard
VS
Champion 2
Annie
vs

45.5%
Bard win rate vs Annie
Annie has the edge
242
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Bard WR
54.5%
Annie WR
-363
Avg Gold Diff @15
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Bard
Level 6
Annie
Level 6
Annie
1 item
Bard
Chime scaling
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.
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 Bard's Weakness
Bard's main weakness: ADC left alone, R can hurt team, complex roam timing. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Recommended Items
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

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