Annie - The Dark Child: A Collaborative Guide

[quote=jhoijhoi][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ MobaFire's Annie Collaborative Guide _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=annie size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol]Welcome to the first article in a series of upcoming collaborative guides! These articles will be made by the current [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/wiki/mobafire/ranks]Scouts, Veterans and Moderators[/url] of MobaFire, will feature champion tips and tricks and will be released weekly. At the end of each article will be a list of champion guides to get you started learning the chosen champion. The guides displayed should supply you with a variety of different gameplay perspectives. This week's champion is [[Annie]], the Dark Child! Read and enjoy! [nextcol][space][/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Annie's Lore _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space][space] [nextcol]In the time shortly before the League, there were those within the sinister city-state of Noxus who did not agree with the evils perpetrated by the Noxian High Command. The High Command had just put down a coup attempt from the self-proclaimed Crown Prince Raschallion, and a crack down on any form of dissent against the new government was underway. These political and social outcasts, known as the Gray Order, sought to leave their neighbors in peace as they pursued dark arcane knowledge. The leaders of this outcast society were a married couple: Gregori Hastur, the Gray Warlock, and his wife Amoline, the Shadow Witch. Together they led an exodus of magicians and other intelligentsia from Noxus, resettling their followers beyond the Great Barrier to the northern reaches of the unforgiving Voodoo Lands. Though survival was a challenge at times, the Gray Order's colony managed to thrive in a land where so many others would have failed. Years after the exodus, Gregori and Amoline had a child: [[Annie]]. Early on, Annie's parents knew there was something special about their daughter. At the age of two, Annie miraculously ensorcelled a shadow bear - a ferocious denizen of the petrified forests outside the colony - turning it into her pet. To this day she keeps her bear ''Tibbers'' by her side, often keeping him spellbound as a stuffed doll to be carried like a child's toy. The combination of Annie's lineage and the dark magic of her birthplace have given this little girl tremendous arcane power. It is this same girl who now finds herself as one of the most sought-after champions within the League of Legends - even by the city-state that would have exiled her parents had they not fled beforehand. "[i]Annie may be one of the most powerful champions ever to have fought in a Field of Justice. I shudder to think of her capabilities when she becomes an adult.[/i]" [space][space][space]- High Councilor Kiersta Mandrake [nextcol][space][space] [nextcol][icon=classic annie size=200] [nextcol][space][space] [/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Annie's Abilities _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=pyromania size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]P[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] Pyromania has a visual animation that reveals when Annie has her stun ready. [*] To "surprise" the enemy, try keeping this to 3 stacks then cast [[molten shield]] to trigger the 4th stack that will proc a stun on the cast of the next offensive ability. [*] The easiest way to land this stun is by using your ultimate [[summon: tibbers]], which has a relatively large cast range and AoE compared to [[incinerate]].[/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=disintegrate size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]Q[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] This ability has a long range, which allows you to harass at a safe distance, or farm safely, as it costs nothing to cast if used to last hit a minion. [*] Disintegrate is a guaranteed-hit ability, as it is targeted. [/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=incinerate size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]W[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] This ability, like all spells, does not aggro lane minions. [*] Comboing your abilities correctly to result in the 4th stack of [[pyromania]] proc'ing on Incinerate allows you to AoE stun. [*] Incinerate has twice the cooldown as Disintegrate. [*] Good wave-clearing ability. [/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=molten shield size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]E[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] Cast this ability when you are under threat of being ganked or severely harassed; the additional armour and magic resist means you will take less damage from the attack. [*] Cast Molten Shield to get [[pyromania]] stacks; this ability grants a stack of Pyromania when used, but this ability does not use the stun nor remove the stun effect of Pyromania. [*] Molten Shield is generally maxed last as it is a really good steroid resist with one point, and a cooldown that does not lower with rank. Leaving this to max last means you can use it to charge Pyromania for a small mana cost. [/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=summon: tibbers size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=6][color=#C11B17][b]R[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] Take your ultimate, Summon: Tibbers, at levels 6, 11, and 16 because the initial damage and strength of Tibbers increases massively with rank. [*] Initiate fights with a [[pyromania]] stack'd Summon Tibbers for the AoE stun. [/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Annie Gameplay _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=goth annie size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Game Play[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [[annie]]'s auto attack range is quite high, which means you can harass from a relatively safe distance. [*] [[Last hitting]] with [[disintegrate]] will give the mana spent on that spell back. Therefore it is recommended to kill the enemy minions with Disintegrate until you reach 3 or 4 [[pyromania]] stacks before attempting to full-harass the enemy. [*] Annie can be played as an aggressive support due to her long range potential stun with [[pyromania]] stacked [[disintegrate]] or AoE stun with [[pyromania]] stacked [[incinerate]]. [*] Annie can be an effective roamer. When seeking to roam, you should have your ultimate up to stun from afar. [*] When farming jungle camps, don't forget to activate [[molten shield]], as the return damage will help kill them off.[/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=reverse annie size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Team Fights[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] Don't hesitate to use [[flash]] to initiate a team fight. [*] When initiating a team fight, Annie's standard ability combo is to [[flash]] + [[pyromania]] stacked [[summon: tibbers]] + [[deathfire grasp]] + [[incinerate]]/[[disintegrate]]. [*] Try to start a fight with [[summon: tibbers]] so that he deals his full potential of damage over time. [/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=frostfire annie size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Item Info[/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [[sorcerer's shoes]] amplify the damage Annie deals. If you wish to roam as Annie, a good alternative is [[boots of mobility]]. [*] Annie has very high base damages and ratios and her ability combo does a lot of burst damage. Building [[deathfire grasp]] can be usually rewarding. In terms of comboing DFG and Annie's abilities, it is recommended that DFG is used after the initiation, as DFG has slightly lower range than her abilities, AND it has a slightly longer cast time/travel time. [*] As Annie can engage on the enemy with [[flash]] + [[pyromania]] stacked abilities, buying the boot [[enchantment: distortion]], lowers the cooldown on your Flash, allowing for more chances to engage. [*] [[rylai's crystal scepter]] slows anyone who auto-attacks Annie with [[molten shield]] up. Additionally, [[summon: tibbers]] will slow enemies in an AoE, which helps with sticking to enemies.[/list] [nextcol][space][/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Special Guest Guides _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space] [nextcol][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/avatars/evelynn-7.png width=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Read Me![/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/gleebglarbus-challenger-guide-to-annie-support-353936]Gleebglarbu's Challenger Guide to Annie Support[/url] This guide details how to play Annie as an aggressive support bottom lane on Summoner's Rift. There are some excellent laning tips.[/list] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=140][center][icon=boots of mobility size=30] [icon=ruby sightstone size=30] [icon=frost queen's claim size=30] [icon=liandry's torment size=30] [icon=mikael's crucible size=30] [icon=rylai's crystal scepter size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=40][center][icon=flash size=30] [icon=ignite size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=70][center][icon=greater quintessence of ability power size=30] [icon=greater mark of hybrid penetration size=30] [icon=greater seal of armor size=30] [icon=greater glyph of ability power size=30] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][img=http://www.mobafire.com/images/avatars/amumu-9.png width=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Read Me![/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/vooshas-challenger-twisted-treeline-annie-guide-364177]Voosha's Challenger Twisted Treeline Annie Guide[/url] This guide details how to play Annie on the Twisted Treeline map; it discusses gameplay specific to the map and informs you how to excel with Annie.[/list] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=140][center][icon=sorcerer's shoes size=30] [icon=blackfire torch size=30] [icon=wooglet's witchcap size=30] [icon=void staff size=30] [icon=liandry's torment size=30] [icon=lich bane size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=40][center][icon=flash size=30] [icon=ignite size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=70][center][icon=greater quintessence of ability power size=30] [icon=greater mark of magic penetration size=30] [icon=greater seal of armor size=30] [icon=greater glyph of magic penetration size=30] [nextcol][space][/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Top Rated Guides _________[/b][/color][/size] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=anivia size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Read Me![/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/s4-annie-incinerator-of-worlds-mid-top-sup-3v3-360015][S4] Annie - Incinerator Of Worlds (mid/top/sup/3v3)[/url] This guide details how to play Annie in pretty much any role or lane that is viable, including roles in Summoner's Rift and Twisted Treeline.[/list] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=140][center][icon=sorcerer's shoes size=30] [icon=liandry's torment size=30] [icon=zhonya's hourglass size=30] [icon=void staff size=30] [icon=rabadon's deathcap size=30] [icon=morellonomicon size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=40][center][icon=flash size=30] [icon=ignite size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=70][center][icon=greater quintessence of ability power size=30] [icon=greater mark of magic penetration size=30] [icon=greater seal of mana regeneration size=30] [icon=greater glyph of ability power size=30] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=amumu size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Read Me![/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/s4-itll-be-fun-watching-you-cry-because-of-my-stun-304576][S4] It'll Be Fun, Watching You Cry Because of My Stun![/url] This detailed guide is fabulously BBCoded, making your Annie-learning experience a breeze. A definite recommended read for newer players.[/list] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=140][center][icon=sorcerer's shoes size=30] [icon=rabadon's deathcap size=30] [icon=rylai's crystal scepter size=30] [icon=banshee's veil size=30] [icon=void staff size=30] [icon=deathfire grasp size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=40][center][icon=flash size=30] [icon=ignite size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=70][center][icon=greater quintessence of ability power size=30] [icon=greater mark of magic penetration size=30] [icon=greater seal of mana regeneration size=30] [icon=greater glyph of ability power size=30] [nextcol][space][/columns] [columns][space] [nextcol][icon=ashe size=60] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=50][center][size=4][color=#C11B17][b]Read Me![/b][/color][/size][/center] [nextcol][space] [nextcol][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/the-girl-who-plays-with-fire-297881]The Girl Who Plays With Fire[/url] This guide details how to play Annie - in a lot of detail. The author is quite philosophical and reading this guide is like stepping into the mind of an Annie player.[/list] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=140][center][icon=boots of mobility size=30] [icon=deathfire grasp size=30] [icon=rabadon's deathcap size=30] [icon=archangel's staff size=30] [icon=zhonya's hourglass size=30] [icon=void staff size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=40][center][icon=flash size=30] [icon=ignite size=30] [nextcol][space] [nextcol width=70][center][icon=greater quintessence of ability power size=30] [icon=greater mark of magic penetration size=30] [icon=greater seal of armor size=30] [icon=greater glyph of ability power size=30] [nextcol][space][/columns] [size=6][color=#C11B17][b]_________ Credits _________[/b][/color][/size] [indent][list] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/profile/jhoijhoi-52504]jhoijhoi[/url] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/profile/janitsu-87995]Janitsu[/url] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/profile/meiyjhe-295571]Meiyjhe[/url] [*] [url=http://www.mobafire.com/profile/vynertje-171340]Vynertje[/url] [/list][/indent][/quote]

[quote=jamespongebob]Is this going to be a series now? If it were, would it be possible for me to help?[/quote]

[quote=jhoijhoi]^^ Currently it's only in the Scout forum, but I'll raise your question there and see if we can maybe move it to the Editor forum.[/quote]

[quote=Vynertje]Honestly all those featured guides (except the guide by Voosha) suck balls. You can't be serious about those runes. I don't know why you added them before consulting us at the scout forum.[/quote]

[quote=Hogopogo]Seal of Mana Regen and Glyph of Ap... eww[/quote]

[quote=Jimmydoggga 2.0]Those recommended guides are pretty bad, unless you're well under lvl 30. I don't even know if anyone gets any defensive items on Annie anymore other than a GA. Points: Remove the lore Some of the points were a TINY bit obvious tbh. But other than that its pretty good.[/quote]

[quote=jhoijhoi]Jimmy: Lore is there as eventually (hopefully, maybe, possibly) these articles will replace the "More Info" tabs on the champion pages here at MobaFire. Tips and tricks are a little obvious to a player who has either played Annie or versed Annie. If you've done neither, the tips should help you out (for instance the DFG combo, or the "hide your Pyromania stacks etc). Vyn: Guides are there as top guides on MobaFire as per sort via Top Rated, due to lack of actual scouted guides. Please show a little respect for the members featured in this article. Those runes etc are from the guide, not my own choice. Lastly, this sort of article is supposed to represent MobaFire's collaboration of talent; the guides in this article are top rated for whatever reasons they are top rated. Thanks for the feedback; next time more participation in the champion thread (eg active consultation) would be appreciated. Hogo: *shrugs* I just copied what was in the guide, maybe you could give the guide author some good feedback :) Looks like Zyra's getting the most votes for next article! ^^[/quote]

[quote=Vynertje]What? I've been constantly giving advice and adding stuff in the thread itself. You just add some stuff last-minute without asking us and call it 'collaborative'. I was perfectly fine with only Voosha's guide being featured cause it is the only one that deserved it, which is why I didnt say anything. I don't think ANYONE of the scout team but you agrees on having these guides in. If I'm incorrect, tell me, but I think noone agrees that these guides are worth any good. You're just causing more controversy if you're saying "these are Mobafire's best Annie guides".[/quote]

[quote=jhoijhoi]I'm sorry you have a problem with the top rated Annie guides. I didn't realise that it'd be a problem featuring them in this article. Voosha's was never meant to be the only "featured" guide, it was simply the one I linked as a dummy guide when I made the template. I will be clearer with my intent in the future. Perhaps you'd like to host the next champion thread to ensure no mistakes upon publication. Edit: Not sure, Vyn. I released this as I was informed of a deadline. Mowen/mods can remove the unwanted Annie guides if that's how the OTHER scouts want to play it. Will leave them up for now until Mowen/mods remove them.[/quote]

[quote=Vynertje]Sure thing, just give me the coding and a champion I can work with.[/quote]