Talk:Annie/@comment-5763148-20140530143636/@comment-25109992-20140627001002

She's effective in top at least in Gold and I build her more as an Offtank. If it's a melee champ, rush RoA, Zhonyas + Sorc Boots w/ Distortion as her core. The rest of the items largely depends on team comp and who's fed and what your team needs. Usually this is a big defense item + AP/MPen item. Last item is VERY situational on what your team needs. If it's an AP top like Fizz or Ryze, just build her like you should mid. Don't bother with the RoA though. Getting the burst to shut them down early is worth it if it means they don't complete their first big item until 18 minutes. She has a lot of natural sustain in lane so there's no need as long as you manage your mana and health properly.

Level R whenever you can, Q and W around the same time to maximize on DPS and E last. One point on E at lvl 4/5 when top.