As the 2023 LEC Spring Split moves forward, the competitive landscape of League of Legends has rapidly evolved to reveal the most sought-after champions. Amidst the ever-changing meta, one champion in particular has emerged as the top priority for all teams, maintaining a flawless 100-percent pick-ban rate throughout the regular season.
Annie, the Dark Child, has swiftly risen to the top of the LEC’s most contested champions, based on data from Oracle’s Elixir. With an astonishing ban rate of 84.8 percent in all matches, she has become the most dreaded pick in Europe’s competitive scene.
Her ascent to prominence is largely attributed to the significant buffs she received in Patch 13.3, which greatly improved her overall kit. The enhancements to her Molten Shield, in particular, have made it an invaluable tool for early skirmishes and endgame team fights, providing durability, a movement speed boost, and a slight damage reflection to a chosen ally.
In addition to her formidable shield, Annie offers strong crowd control and damage through her Pyromania passive, as well as her iconic ally, Tibbers, which she can unleash in the heat of battle. She synergizes well with meta AD carry champions such as Zeri, who benefits greatly from the movement speed boost provided by shields.
By Patch 13.6, Annie has achieved the highest win rate of any support champion among players ranked Platinum and higher, according to League statistics site U.GG. It’s important to note, however, that her popularity is primarily limited to European teams. In other major regions, her pick-ban rate hasn’t even surpassed 50 percent.
Fans can anticipate Annie remaining a high-priority pick throughout the 2023 LEC Spring Split group stage and playoffs. However, her dominance may be challenged as the Mid-Season Invitational approaches, with Patch 13.7 slated to introduce nerfs to Runeterra’s beloved Dark Child.
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