Matchup

Very tankyHeavy CCStrong engageHeavy AD damage

Build vs Poppy

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Hexoptics C44
1DPS
Mortal Reminder
2vs Hybride
Phantom Dancer
3DPS

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Infinity Edge
5DPS

Summoner spells

421100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Lord Dominik's Regards
5vs Tank

DPS

Infinity Edge
DPS
Kraken Slayer
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
Blade of The Ruined King
DPS
100.0% WR1 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Cut DownCut Down
InspirationInspiration
Cash BackCash Back
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
AsheAshe
PoppyPoppy
Careful
Careful
Aggressive

Poppy's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Iron Ambassador (P)

Poppy throws her buckler that bounces off the target. Poppy can pick it up to gain a temporary shield.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
38s20s14s
66s20s14s2m20
94s18s14s2m20
114s16s14s2m
164s12s12s1m40
184s12s10s1m40

Playing against Poppy

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Do NOT dash when Poppy's W is active: all dashes are cancelled and you get grounded.

2

Avoid fighting near walls: her E only stuns if you're pushed against a wall.

3

Her charged R can be interrupted by CC — stun her during the channel.

4

Champions without dashes are unaffected by her W — that's an advantage against her.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026