BurstMageSupport

Annie

The Dark Child

About Annie

Annie, The Dark Child, is a powerful burst, mage, and support champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on February 21, 2009 during Patch Alpha Week 2, Annie has become known for their ranged playstyle and magical damage output.

With 19 unique skins available, Annie offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Annie has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Annie brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Annie is primarily played as a burst/mage/support, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch Alpha Week 2, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Annie's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Annie requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.

Annie's story

Dangerous, yet disarmingly precocious, Annie is a child mage with immense pyromantic power. Even in the shadows of the mountains north of Noxus, she is a magical outlier. Her natural affinity for fire manifested early in life through unpredictable, emotional outbursts, though she eventually learned to control these “playful tricks.” Her favorite includes the summoning of her beloved teddy bear, Tibbers, as a fiery protector. Lost in the perpetual innocence of childhood, Annie wanders the dark forests, always looking for someone to play with.

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Learning Annie

Whether you're just picking up Annie or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this burst, mage, and support champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Strong utility for the team
  • Strong waveclear
  • Good protection capabilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Limited income for items
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Lower damage output

Annie currently costs 225 BE or 260 RP, making them an accessible choice for newer players. Players looking to master Annie should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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