Ekko vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Back to matchup selector

Champion

Opponent

RoleGenerate matchup

Ekko

VS

Mid

Annie

Ekko vs Annie

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ekko is a scaling AP assassin who wants to use short trades with Q and E, leveraging W for stun setup and R as safety or reset.
Annie has medium lane pressure but low early agency; Ekko should avoid giving her free passive stun stacks or easy burst windows.

Trading pattern

Use Q and E for quick burst trades, then back off using passive movement speed to avoid Annie's retaliations.
Punish Annie if she wastes Annie W to push wave and runs low on mana by threatening all-ins.
Avoid engaging if Q misses or W stun setup fails, as you will lose trades to Annie's burst and passive stun.

Danger windows

Beware of Annie's passive stun on 4th stack combined with Annie Q and W burst.
Annie R Tibbers can engage or follow up on your trades, so keep spacing and W ready to counter.
Before level 6, Ekko is vulnerable to Annie's burst and stun combos; avoid risky trades.

Early game

Prioritize level 3 power spike to unlock Q-W-E combo for burst and stun threat.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Annie's passive stun and burst can punish you hard.
Use Q poke to pressure Annie and force her to use mana, exploiting her weak waveclear and mana pool.

Power spikes

Respect Annie's level 6 spike with R Tibbers for pick potential and burst.
Ekko's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo is a key power spike for short trades.
Ekko's first completed AP burst item significantly increases kill pressure and burst potential.

Win conditions

Win by landing W stun after Q-E burst to secure kills or force summoners.
Use R to dodge Annie's burst or Tibbers engage and reset fights.
Deny Annie's scaling by punishing her mana pool and waveclear weaknesses to keep her pressured and unable to find picks.