01 / Poppy
At a glance
Learn Poppy abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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Strengths & weaknesses
Tools to play around
- Hammer ShockContributes damage to the champion’s rotation.
- Steadfast PresenceAdds a utility effect to the champion’s kit.
- Heroic ChargeOffers a movement tool for positioning.
What can go wrong
- Hammer ShockPractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
- Steadfast PresenceRead the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
- A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.
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Abilities & tips
Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.
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Poppy throws her buckler that bounces off the target. Poppy can pick it up to gain a temporary shield.
Read the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
QHammer Shock
Poppy swings her hammer, dealing damage and creating a zone that will slow enemies and explode after a delay.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
WSteadfast Presence
Poppy passively gains Armor and Magic Resist. This bonus increases when she is low on Health. Poppy can activate Steadfast Presence to gain Move Speed and stop enemy dashes around her. If a dash is stopped, the enemy is slowed and grounded.
Read the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
EHeroic Charge
Poppy dashes to the target and pushes it back. If the target is pushed into a wall, it is stunned.
Decide where you want to finish the movement before casting. Using mobility to enter a fight can leave fewer options to retreat.
RKeeper's Verdict
Poppy channels a hammer strike that knocks enemies very far away.
Read the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
Poppy combos: execution and timing
AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast stage. Follow the order, not instant key presses.
Follow up with Heroic Charge
- E
- AA
- Q
- AA
With Poppy, start with Heroic Charge, then continue through Basic attack → Hammer Shock → Basic attack. Before using Heroic Charge, check the wall and the direction of the collision. Train from both sides of the target instead of assuming any dash will stun.
Include Keeper's Verdict in the rotation
- W
- E
- Q
- R
- AA
With Poppy, start with Steadfast Presence, then continue through Heroic Charge → Hammer Shock → Keeper's Verdict → Basic attack. Before using Heroic Charge, check the wall and the direction of the collision. Train from both sides of the target instead of assuming any dash will stun.
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Game plan by role
Poppy · Support
Stand where you can help your lane partner without exposing both of you. Coordinate the opening before spending your main control or protection.
Set up vision with nearby allies rather than walking into unlit areas alone. Roam when your lane partner can safely handle the next wave.
Choose between creating an opening and protecting the teammate who can carry the fight. Do not spend every defensive spell on the first visible enemy.
Before your next fight, check: Hammer Shock · Keeper's Verdict · Combos
Poppy · Top
Keep trades short until you understand the opponent’s main cooldown. Check the minion wave before chasing and preserve a route back to your tower.
Decide between a side-lane push and joining the next objective. Push only as far as your vision and teammate positions allow.
Agree on your job before the fight: pressure a side, threaten a target or protect a carry. Save a key defensive tool when the enemy can turn on you.
Before your next fight, check: Hammer Shock · Keeper's Verdict · Combos
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Matchup preparation
Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.
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Practice checklist
- Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
- Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
- After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.
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Poppy · Builds & runes
Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.