Katarina vs Annie MID Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Mid lane plan.

Katarina into Anniemedium

Overview

Survive Annie's burst early by avoiding extended trades and punishing cooldowns.
Deny Annie free scaling by forcing her to use and mana early.
Your goal is to find dagger reset trades after Annie wastes her stun or ultimate.

Annie is most dangerous when her passive stun is stacked and is ready.
Avoid channeling if Annie's stun or ultimate can interrupt you.
Respect early wave pressure from Annie that denies your roam and reset opportunities.

Avoid all-ins before level 3 when your dagger setup and mobility unlock.
Use and to set daggers and punish Annie pushing with .
Respect Annie's passive stun stacks; do not trade when she has 3 stacks or more.

Level 3 unlocks your dagger combo with mobility for strong trades.
Level 6 is your major all-in threat if Annie's crowd control is down.
First completed burst item boosts your damage and wave pressure; increase aggression then.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026New matchup