June 2026 · Patch 7.1f
Mage · Support

Annie Wild Rift Guide

Annie is a Mid Lane burst mage in Wild Rift, specializing in instantly eliminating a priority target through fire spells.

★ Support Tier S June 2026 · Patch 7.1f magemid laneburst
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Win 50.5% #41 · ↑5pt
Pick 2.7% #25
Ban 0.1% #123
§ 01 — Editorial brief

Annie support remains an unconventional but highly impactful pick in the current patch, especially in objective-based fights.

By WRC Studio ~ 1 min read Patch 7.1f

Annie is a Mid Lane burst mage in Wild Rift, specializing in instantly eliminating a priority target through fire spells. Her kit revolves around a auto-stun passive recharged with each cast, offering predictable but devastating control on the right target. She excels in pick or all-in compositions seeking to remove a carry in a single spell sequence. In Wild Rift, her Tibbers summoned during ultimate has continuous AoE damage that considerably amplifies her teamfight impact.

Annie thrives in burst-focused and fast teamfight compositions. She benefits from allies who can engage or group enemies together. Teams that quickly follow up her initiation maximize her impact.

Annie, a mid lane mage, relies on burst damage and preparing her crowd control combo. Compositions with long-range poke, strong kite, or fast engage can limit her effectiveness. If she cannot surprise opponents, her impact drops.

Managing the stun passive is the key to playing Annie effectively. Look for opportunities to land your combo on exposed targets. In teamfights, surprise engagements maximize burst damage.

Expert note

Expert take

Annie support is not a consistent pick, but a punishment tool. She rewards players who can read fights and wait for the right moment. Misused, she provides little value. Used correctly, she turns every objective into an immediate threat. She excels in drafts built around follow-up and coordinated timing.

Weak point

Hidden weakness

Annie heavily depends on fight readability: if the enemy spreads or forces before she’s ready, she loses most of her value. Without an angle or Flash, she becomes predictable and far less threatening.

§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Annie Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Instant punishment for positioning mistakes around objectives.
  • Flash-R combo capable of flipping an entire fight instantly.
  • Extremely strong synergy with AoE engage compositions.
  • Constant pressure through visible charged passive.
↓ Weaknesses
  • Against engage supports who can force fights before your timing.
  • If your team lacks immediate follow-up after your engage.
  • Against compositions with heavy shielding or cleanse tools.
  • If the game revolves around long poke rather than all-ins.
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§ 03 — Game planAnnie Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Stacke P et cherche des fenêtres de trade court

Niv. 1 → 6

Stacke P et cherche des fenêtres de trade court.

II Mid

Joue vision et angles de Flash-R

Niv. 7 → 11

Joue vision et angles de Flash-R.

III Late

Protège ton carry ou punis les regroupements…

Niv. 12+

Protège ton carry ou punis les regroupements adverses.

§ 05 — Recommended buildBest Annie Wild Rift build for the current patch

Annie prioritizes ability power and burst damage to eliminate fragile targets quickly. Damage-focused builds enhance her execution potential and teamfight impact.

Core
1 Rod Of Ages
Rod Of Ages
2 Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes
3 Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes Sorcerer's Shoes
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Mercury’S Treads Mercury’S Treads
See the full build

§ 06 — The matchup wallAnnie Wild Rift counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy
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§ 07 — PreceptsAnnie Wild Rift tips for ranked

Tip · 01

Track your passive stun and announce it: the threat alone can shut down enemy engages.

Codex
Tip · 02

Prepare your angles from the mist: Flash-R in the center → Stasis.

Codex

§ 08 — DialoguesAnnie Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Annie support viable in solo queue? +

Yes, but she heavily depends on your ability to read fights and pick the right engage timing. She’s not as consistent as traditional supports, but can have massive impact if enemies misposition. She thrives in chaotic games where fights are poorly structured.

§ 09 — EchoesAnnie Wild Rift related guides

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Key mechanic

Understanding Macro in Wild Rift: The Real Difference Between Playing and Winning

Understand macro in Wild Rift: objectives, rotations, tempo, vision and decisions that help you win more ranked games.

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02
Role guide

Wild Rift Support Guide: understand your real job in bot lane

Learn how to play Support in Wild Rift: vision, roaming, peel, engage, lane phase and decisions that win games.

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Draft read

How to Win More Ranked Games in Wild Rift

A coach-style guide to win more ranked games in Wild Rift: decisions, draft, objectives, invisible mistakes, and climbing mindset.

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Key mechanic

Vision and wards in Wild Rift: the simple guide to stop playing in the dark

Learn where to ward in Wild Rift: dragon, Baron, river, bushes, timings, sweep and common vision mistakes explained simply.

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