QW
Prepared single-target exchange
With Pyromania ready, use a reachable Q to set up the cone damage.
A sequencing example, not a damage guarantee. Leave after the useful window if the opponent can extend.
Annie
the Dark Child
About Annie
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...
GAMEPLAY
Gameplay
Collect waves while preserving a meaningful stun threat.
- Will Q secure this last hit?
- Which spell will consume the next stun?
- Where can I stand after the exchange?
Turn nearby allied pressure into a reachable catch.
- Who can follow this target?
- Can a safer angle shorten the approach?
- What response must E or stasis cover?
Use crowd control on the threat that decides the fight.
- Is stopping a diver better than reaching the back line?
- Will the stun be ready when contact begins?
- Where should Tibbers remain after the first cast?
Combos
RWQ
Prepared area contact
With Pyromania ready, start nearby area control and follow on a reachable priority target.
Check passive readiness and allied reach first. Keep E for the approach or the response.Common mistakes
- Walking into a catch while watching only passive stacks
- Spending every spell for small damage before a major contest
- Using stasis where no ally or summoned threat can use the time
Strengths
- A prepared stun gives the next offensive spell a clear purpose
- Q can recover its mana cost on a successful last hit
- Tibbers continues to threaten nearby enemies after the initial cast
Weaknesses
- Approaching spell range exposes Annie to retaliation
- Spending the prepared stun can remove immediate deterrence
- A bear summon does not make an isolated engage safe