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
Zilean
VS
Champion 2
Annie
vs

47.1%
Zilean win rate vs Annie
Annie has the edge
104
Games Analyzed
47.1%
Zilean WR
52.9%
Annie WR
-230
Avg Gold Diff @15
Zilean
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Annie
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Zilean
Level 6
Annie
Level 6
Zilean
1 item
Annie
1 item
Zilean
Teamfights
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 Zilean's Weakness
Zilean's main weakness: Low damage, squishy, R has long CD early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Zilean Win Condition
R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow
Annie Win Condition
Flash+R Tibbers stun combo one-shot
Recommended Items
Zilean
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
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 Zilean's AP damage and CC

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