Matchup Win Rate
43.2%
Gold Diff @ 15
+566g
Gold Diff @ End
+980g
Average KDA
9/5/5
Akali Win Condition
Akali's win condition revolves around playing aggressively during the early game using Electrocute and Ignite to secure a lead. The primary moment for engagement is when Annie's passive Stun is not charged. Once Level 6 is reached, Akali should leverage her item advantage (
E.
g. , Storm Search) to be able to burst Annie down, potentially from 70% of her health in a single combo.
Annie Win Condition
Annie aims to maintain her passive Stun charge to continuously threaten Akali and deter aggressive movement. She should avoid wasting the Stun on minion last hits. By positioning defensively and keeping the Stun ready, Annie forces Akali to play passively, allowing Annie to farm safely and scale.
General Strategy
This matchup demands an aggressive start, utilizing Ignite and focusing on punishing Annie whenever she attempts to CS. Akali must carefully monitor the Stun passive: when it is down, Akali has a decisive time window for an all-in or a powerful trade. Akali should buy early boots to improve movement speed, facilitating engagements against the control mage.
The first item priority is Storm Search for enhanced burst damage. Aim to execute a successful trade combo before Level 6, ensuring Annie is below 70% HP so that the Level 6 all-in with 
R and Ignite is guaranteed to kill her.
Trading Patterns
Engagement should occur only after Annie's Stun is depleted. Akali can use the E Backflip combo to initiate trades effectively. It is critical to continuously pressure Annie with trades to keep her health low (e.
g. , 20% HP), discouraging her from approaching the wave for last hits. If Akali dives Annie, she should ensure Annie does not have the Stun available, as getting stunned under the tower is the most likely way Akali will die.
Wave Management
Akali should attempt to keep the wave close to her side of the map. This ensures that when Akali engages, she has a long lane to chase Annie down, preventing Annie from easily retreating to her tower. If Akali secures a kill or forces a reset, push the wave in quickly, especially if it is a small wave, to deny Annie CS and potentially force her to use TP.
Build & Rune Breakdown
Akali Build
Starting Items (53.1% WR)
Core Items (33.3% WR)
Optimal Runes (45.8% WR)
Skill Priority
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Annie Build
Starting Items (50.0% WR)
Core Items (50.0% WR)
Optimal Runes (51.1% WR)
Skill Priority
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