Annie vs Renekton MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Annie vs Renekton

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Renekton early lead from his strong early trades.
Focus on farming safely until level 6 to unlock your burst pick potential with (R).
Use your superior scaling and roaming threat post-level 6 to impact side lanes and teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade with (Q) + (W) only when Renekton's fury is low or after his (E) dashes.
Avoid pushing with (W) to conserve mana and limit vulnerability to his all-ins.
Punish after Renekton uses both (E) casts forward by stepping up for burst trades.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when Renekton's fury is high and empowered (W) is ready to stun and chunk.
Keep spacing to prevent Renekton from engaging with double (E) dashes.
After level 6, respect his all-in potential with (R) and avoid low health under wave pressure.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 due to Renekton's empowered (W) and double (E).
Use (E) shield to mitigate burst but keep distance to prevent his all-in.
Prioritize safe farming and track Renekton's fury to avoid his strongest trade windows.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks your (R) for picks and burst before Renekton's all-in durability kicks in.
First completed AP item increases your burst and wave control to pressure trades confidently.
Respect Renekton's level 3 full combo and level 6 (R) for his burst and tankiness; avoid extended fights then.

Win conditions

Find picks with (R) followed by (Q) + (W) burst to snowball lane control.
Deny Renekton early lane dominance by punishing cooldowns and wave states when he overextends.
Use your superior scaling and roam threat post-level 6 to influence side lanes and teamfights effectively.