Locke vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Locke vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to stack Soul Nails and slow Annie before committing to trades.
Exploit Annie's limited range by punishing forced wave pushes and mana strain.
Manage health cost tightly to maintain pressure without losing wave control.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing multiple nails to maximize slow and damage.
Activate only when committed to skirmishes to avoid unnecessary health loss.
Use to close distance and consume marks only if a takedown is realistic.

Danger windows

Respect stun and burst at level 6; avoid extended trades during this window.
Avoid trading when is active but you cannot stick to Annie to prevent losing health.
Be cautious after using without securing a takedown, as you lose reset and chase pressure.

Early game

Hit level 3 quickly to unlock full trade combo with , , and .
Punish Annie's forced wave pushes with marks to exploit her mana depletion.
Avoid using before stacking multiple nails or when Annie's stun is available.

Power spikes

Reach level 3 to unlock full combo for reliable trades with , , and .
Use level 6 execute to threaten low-health targets and extend fights with resets.
Leverage first assassin or AP item timing to increase execute pressure and punish isolated Annie with resets.

Win conditions

Stack multiple nails to slow and chip Annie before committing with execute.
Use resets after takedowns to extend fights and force Annie off the wave.
Punish Annie's forced wave pushes or mana depletion by crashing waves and threatening all-ins with your full combo.

Tactical tip

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