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
Katarina
VS
Champion 2
Annie
vs

49.6%
Katarina win rate vs Annie
Skill matchup — could go either way
971
Games Analyzed
49.6%
Katarina WR
50.4%
Annie WR
-28
Avg Gold Diff @15
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Annie
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Annie
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
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Annie deals AP. 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.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Recommended Items
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

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
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Annie's Worst Matchups
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