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Irelia vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Annie

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Irelia controls lane pressure by leveraging minion waves for Q resets and extended trades.
Deny Annie passive lane by forcing fights when her stun passive or R is down to prevent her burst all-ins.

Trading pattern

Stack passive and use Q resets around E or R marks to engage when Annie's stun passive or R is unavailable.
Avoid committing without Q reset minions to prevent being punished by Annie's burst combo.
Use W to mitigate Annie's burst damage during extended trades after landing E stun.

Danger windows

When Annie's passive stun is fully stacked, avoid extended trades or all-ins.
Annie R active creates a strong pick window; respect its cooldown to avoid lethal burst.
Missing E or R reduces Irelia's kill threat and increases risk of counterburst from Annie.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q and E to threaten stun and force Annie to play cautiously.
Avoid fighting without passive stacks or Q reset paths as Annie's burst can punish early mistakes.
Pressure Annie to push with W, draining her mana and opening windows for all-ins.

Power spikes

Irelia's major spikes: level 2 with Q and E access, level 6 with R, and first completed fighter item.
Respect Annie's level 6 spike with R Tibbers for pick potential and burst damage.
Annie's first completed AP item increases her burst threat; avoid extended trades afterward.

Win conditions

Use minion wave control to enable Q resets and create extended all-in windows before Annie stabilizes.
Punish Annie when she is forced to push with W and is low on mana.
Engage after landing E stun or R mark to secure kills and snowball lane pressure.

Tip: For Irelia vs Annie, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup