Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 53Updated 9/11/2026, 8:21:03 PM
Confidence: High-2.8% vs 50%53 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Hwei edge
Hwei has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Hwei edge
Annie needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Hwei edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
If Annie reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Annie is 47.2% in this matchup.
- Hwei statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Annie into Hwei — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Hwei can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Annie page (Mid): Electrocute Build · 50.0% WR · 30 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when annie faces hwei in lookup-discovered matches.
Deathfire Touch2G50.0%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 58Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM