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Naafiri vs Annie MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Annie

Naafiri vs Annie

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Naafiri is a medium-pressure assassin who must chip Annie with Q before committing to all-ins.
Focus on denying Annie safe scaling by punishing her limited range and mana constraints.

Trading pattern

Start trades with Q to apply bleed and wait for Annie's stun cooldown before committing with W and E.
Punish Annie when she wastes her stun stacks or uses Annie R aggressively by engaging with R-enhanced chase.
Avoid committing W if Annie's stun passive or Tibbers (Annie R) is available to interrupt or punish you.

Danger windows

Annie's stun passive proc and Tibbers (Annie R) create lethal burst windows to avoid.
Committing W into Annie's stun or Tibbers can lead to quick punishment.
Annie's burst is strongest when her passive is stacked and R is available; avoid trades then.

Early game

Use Q poke early to pressure Annie and force her to use mana pushing or retreating.
Avoid engaging with W until Annie's stun passive or R is down to prevent being locked down.
Keep the wave in a state that allows safe Q poke without getting trapped by Annie's burst.

Power spikes

Naafiri's level 6 R significantly boosts chase and burst potential against isolated or low-health Annie.
First lethality item spike amplifies Q poke and all-in threat.
Respect Annie's level 6 R for burst and pick potential, which can punish overextensions.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent Q poke to lower Annie's health and force her to play defensively.
Use R to enhance all-in damage and chase when Annie is isolated or after her stun and R are down.
Deny Annie farm and picks by pressuring her mana with poke and punishing her weak waveclear.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup