Annie TFT Set 16 Guide: Best Items & Dark Child Build (New Powerful Tips)

Annie TFT Set 16 guide: Learn her abilities, best items, team comps & strategies to maximize the power of Annie + Tibbers in late-game.

1. Quick Introduction to Annie

Annie is a 5-cost champion in TFT Set 16 with the Dark Child origin and Arcanist class.
She is known for her high magic damage and AoE burn effects, making her a strong late-game carry when built correctly.

Learn more: Mobalytics Annie TFT Set 16

2. Traits & Special Mechanics

• Dark Child

• Summons Tibbers when Annie is on your bench. Tibbers can be deployed with its own items and scales with Annie’s star level.
• Provides an extra unit to tank or deal damage, helping protect your backline.

• Arcanist

• Grants bonus Ability Power (AP) to all Arcanist units, with Arcanists gaining extra AP.
• AP scaling improves Annie’s magic damage significantly in the late game.

Tip: Combining these traits makes Annie a versatile magic damage dealer with additional board presence from Tibbers.

3. Ability – Enraged Inferno

Annie casts Enraged Inferno, which:

• Deals AoE magic damage over time (Burn) to all enemies.
• Applies Wound, reducing healing effects on affected units.
• Can target specific enemies with focused magic bursts in later casts.

This ability makes Annie especially strong in extended teamfights, punishing high-healing comps and clearing enemy backlines effectively.

4. Best Items for Annie (BiS Setup)

Annie thrives with items that increase Ability Power, mana regeneration, and spell damage:

Core Items:

• Morellonomicon – burn + healing reduction
• Spear of Shojin – faster spell casting with mana regeneration
• Nashor’s Tooth – AP + attack speed for sustained damage

Situational Items:

• Jeweled Gauntlet, Guardian Angel, or Rabadon’s Deathcap depending on team comp and synergy.

Tip: Prioritize AP and mana items to maximize Enraged Inferno’s damage output.

5. Best Team Comps for Annie

 Dark Child + Arcanist Comp

• Focus on completing the Arcanist trait for bonus AP.
• Tibbers provides an extra frontline unit to soak damage or assist in backline control.
• Works best in late-game compositions where Annie is the main magic damage carry.

Ideal Teammates:

• Other Arcanists for AP boost
• Units that can protect Annie like Bruisers or tanks

Proper positioning ensures Annie survives long enough to maximize her AoE damage.

6. Pros & Cons of Annie

 Pros:

• High magic damage with AoE burn and healing reduction
• Tibbers provides extra utility and tankiness
• Scales very well in the late game with proper items and trait completion

Cons:

• Very item and trait dependent — underperform without AP or Arcanist synergy
• Vulnerable to crowd control if positioned poorly
• 5-cost champion, requiring strong early/mid-game economy to reach late-game safely

7. When to Pick Annie

Choose Annie when:

• You plan a late-game strategy with sufficient items and AP scaling.
• You can complete the Arcanist trait for maximum damage.
• You need a versatile magic carry with AoE and tank support from Tibbers.

Avoid picking Annie if your economy or item access is weak — she relies heavily on scaling to dominate late-game.

8. Conclusion

Annie in TFT Set 16 is a powerful Dark Child Arcanist carry:

• Enraged Inferno deals sustained AoE magic damage and applies Wound.
• Tibbers adds flexibility and frontline support.
• With the right items and team comp, Annie can become a late-game magic powerhouse.

Tip: Always prioritize AP, mana items, and completing the Arcanist trait to maximize her effectiveness.

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