Malzahar vs Annie MID Matchup Guide

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Malzahar into Anniemedium

Overview

Keep midlane pushed permanently to deny Annie safe farming and pick opportunities.
Use your wave pressure to create presence and threat around the map.
Your goal is to control lane tempo and force Annie into vulnerable positions before level 6.

Push with and Voidlings, then threaten with silence when Annie steps forward.
Avoid trading when Annie's passive stun is stacked or when her is available.
Bait Annie into overcommitting on your predictable push, then punish with or lockdown.

Annie is most threatening with full passive stacks ready to stun and her available.
Your channel can be interrupted by Annie's stun; avoid engaging without vision or backup.
Early levels are risky if Annie focuses your Voidlings, reducing your lane pressure and control.

Push early with and to pressure Annie before she hits level 6.
Avoid extended trades pre-6 as Annie's passive stun and burst combo can punish you.
Use your Passive spell shield to block Annie's initial stun attempts and punish her cooldowns.

Level 6 unlocks point-and-click suppression for reliable picks and all-ins.
First completed mana/AP item boosts your damage and wave control, making trades more favorable.
Track Annie's level 6 and item spikes to avoid risky trades during her burst windows.

Constantly push to deny Annie free farm and force her into vulnerable positions.
Use lockdown on Annie when she steps forward after your push to secure kills or force summoners.
Maintain wave pressure to enable roams or assist other lanes once you have lane priority.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026