Mel vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Mel vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to reflect Annie's key projectiles and punish her burst trades.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Annie easy access to her pick opportunities.
Focus on landing roots to set up poke and mark pressure before committing.

Trading pattern

Trade only when is ready to reflect Annie's burst combo.
Use to root Annie before following up with poke and marks.
Avoid trading if is down or misses to prevent getting stunned.

Danger windows

When is down, avoid trading to prevent Annie's burst and stun combo.
Missing root leaves you vulnerable to Annie's engage and passive stun.
Annie's and passive stun create lethal all-in windows to respect.

Early game

Use poke to chip Annie and force her to burn mana early.
Hold to reflect or and punish her burst attempts.
Root Annie with when she overextends to proc her passive and follow up with poke.

Power spikes

Level 6 lets you finish marked low-health targets decisively.
First completed mage item boosts poke and burst, increasing pressure on Annie.
Respect Annie's level 6 as a strong pick and burst window.

Win conditions

Land roots to set up poke and mark pressure, then finish with .
Use timing to negate Annie's key projectiles and punish cooldowns.
Deny Annie safe farm and picks by controlling the wave and preventing her engages.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jun 27, 2026New matchup