Poppy
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Shield Bash
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Precision
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Poppy throws her buckler that bounces off the target. Poppy can pick it up to gain a temporary shield.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 20s | 14s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 20s | 14s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 4s | 18s | 14s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 4s | 16s | 14s | 2m |
| 16 | 4s | 12s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 4s | 12s | 10s | 1m40 |
W (Steadfast Presence) blocks ALL dashes in the zone — use it when an assassin or fighter tries to dive.
E (Heroic Charge) stuns if the enemy is pushed against a wall — position yourself for the wall stun.
Charged R (Keeper's Verdict) knocks an enemy very far away — use it to isolate an enemy or save an ally.
Q (Hammer Shock) slows and deals a 2nd hit on the ground — force the enemy to stay in the zone for the 2nd pop.
Playing as Poppy
Tips to maximize your impact
W (Steadfast Presence) blocks ALL dashes in the zone — use it when an assassin or fighter tries to dive.
E (Heroic Charge) stuns if the enemy is pushed against a wall — position yourself for the wall stun.
Charged R (Keeper's Verdict) knocks an enemy very far away — use it to isolate an enemy or save an ally.
Q (Hammer Shock) slows and deals a 2nd hit on the ground — force the enemy to stay in the zone for the 2nd pop.
Playing against Poppy
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Do NOT dash when Poppy's W is active: all dashes are cancelled and you get grounded.
Avoid fighting near walls: her E only stuns if you're pushed against a wall.
Her charged R can be interrupted by CC — stun her during the channel.
Champions without dashes are unaffected by her W — that's an advantage against her.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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