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Talon vs Annie
Mid Lane MatchupTalon vs Annie MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6, you win short trades at level 2 once you have Q and W, as your burst damage and W's bleed outpace Annie's poke at close range — however, Annie's E shield absorbs a meaningful portion of your damage, so trades are closer than they appear.
- Post-6, you have a strong all-in window the moment R is up, but Annie's R stun can interrupt your full combo if she has her passive stacked, making timing critical rather than guaranteed.
How to Trade
- Your best pattern is to E over her, immediately W to apply the slow and bleed, then Q for the execute modifier, and use R to reposition or extend the kill — the key is engaging only when her passive stun is NOT ready, which you must track actively.
- Trading when she has 4 stacks is a losing trade regardless of your damage lead, as the stun into her full combo will outdamage your burst at most points in the game.
Wave Control
- You want to shove the wave quickly with W to create roam opportunities, as your roaming is your primary win condition against Annie who has no mobility to follow.
- Avoid freezing or slow-pushing into her, because a slow push gives her time to stack passive safely and set up a punishing all-in on you under tower.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not engage Annie when her passive stun is at 4 stacks — this is the single most common mistake Talon players make in this matchup, as her instant stun into R will kill you before your combo resolves.
- Also avoid using R purely for damage in the all-in; you need it available for the disengage repositioning in case she lands her stun mid-combo.
Created on 06/24/2026
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