Poppy middle build
Stats
Lore
Runeterra has no shortage of valiant champions, but few are as tenacious as Poppy. Bearing the legendary hammer of Orlon, a weapon twice her size, this determined yordle has spent untold years searching in secret for the fabled “Hero of Demacia,” said to be its rightful wielder. Until then, she dutifully charges into battle, pushing back the kingdom's enemies with every whirling strike.
Abilities
Poppy throws her buckler that bounces off the target. Poppy can pick it up to gain a temporary shield.
Poppy swings her hammer, dealing damage and creating a zone that will slow enemies and explode after a delay.
Poppy passively gains Armor and Magic Resist. This bonus increases when she is low on Health. Poppy can activate Steadfast Presence to gain movement speed and stop enemy dashes around her. If a dash is stopped, the enemy is slowed and grounded.
Poppy dashes to the target and pushes it back. If the target is pushed into a wall, it is stunned.
Poppy channels a hammer strike that knocks enemies very far away.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 64.7% | 54.6% |
 | 26.0% | 53.6% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 47.6% | 56.3% |
  | 18.3% | 55.0% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 72.4% | 52.6% |
 | 23.0% | 56.6% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 47.3% | 56.8% |
 | 18.3% | 57.5% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 Q  E  W Q Q  R Q E | 48.7% | 56.4% |
Q E W | 9.2% | 53.8% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yasuo | 101 | 52% | 1.1 | 1,363 | -648 |
 Kai'Sa | 82 | 48% | -0.5 | -188 | -711 |
 Yone | 82 | 49% | 0.5 | -530 | -1,387 |
 Katarina | 75 | 60% | 0.2 | -2,561 | -936 |
 Zed | 75 | 64% | 0.5 | -1,854 | -780 |
 Thresh | 63 | 48% | -0.8 | 3,045 | 965 |
 Tristana | 57 | 58% | -0.1 | -1,626 | -1,454 |
 Jhin | 57 | 56% | -0.1 | 78 | -523 |
 Lucian | 56 | 48% | 0.4 | -2,414 | -1,244 |
 Irelia | 55 | 55% | 1.0 | -520 | -1,521 |
 Vayne | 53 | 57% | -0.3 | -123 | -586 |
 Lulu | 53 | 55% | -0.4 | 3,236 | 1,221 |
 Diana | 51 | 59% | 0.5 | -2,291 | -711 |
 Ekko | 50 | 62% | -1.1 | -695 | -1,215 |
 Senna | 49 | 51% | -0.2 | -1,087 | -208 |
 Lux | 48 | 60% | -1.1 | -1,592 | -108 |
 Sylas | 47 | 51% | 0.6 | -325 | 85 |
 Ezreal | 45 | 44% | -0.2 | -956 | -424 |
 Fizz | 44 | 64% | -0.8 | -230 | -727 |
 Anivia | 43 | 60% | 0.1 | -1,415 | -576 |
 Caitlyn | 42 | 40% | -0.4 | -1,435 | -958 |
 Ahri | 42 | 67% | -0.1 | -1,610 | -60 |
 Hecarim | 41 | 63% | -0.8 | 1,075 | -306 |
 Seraphine | 40 | 60% | -0.6 | 1,531 | 759 |
 Kassadin | 39 | 26% | -0.3 | -3,298 | -1,281 |
 Orianna | 39 | 51% | -0.1 | -183 | -390 |
 Camille | 38 | 68% | 1.5 | 719 | 396 |
 Gnar | 37 | 54% | 0.9 | -2,134 | -371 |
 Kayn | 36 | 53% | -0.0 | 924 | -509 |
 Jinx | 36 | 61% | 0.2 | 908 | -396 |
 Alistar | 35 | 66% | -0.2 | 2,536 | 1,156 |
 Leona | 35 | 51% | -1.4 | 3,791 | 1,257 |
 Yuumi | 35 | 46% | -0.5 | 2,770 | 1,024 |
 Swain | 34 | 65% | 1.0 | -1,784 | 474 |
 Pyke | 34 | 50% | -2.1 | 3,209 | -57 |
 Twisted Fate | 33 | 42% | 0.0 | -93 | -604 |
 Morgana | 33 | 52% | -1.4 | -224 | 202 |
 Vladimir | 32 | 63% | 0.8 | -3,715 | -269 |
 Ryze | 32 | 66% | 1.1 | -659 | -893 |
 Veigar | 31 | 55% | -0.9 | -2,477 | -1,086 |
 Viego | 31 | 48% | -0.3 | 128 | -946 |
 Jax | 30 | 63% | 0.6 | 640 | -41 |
 Karma | 30 | 60% | -0.3 | 1,874 | 1,018 |
 Lee Sin | 30 | 60% | -0.2 | 1,507 | -308 |
 Talon | 29 | 52% | 0.5 | -763 | -575 |
 Gragas | 28 | 57% | -0.5 | -334 | -190 |
 Riven | 28 | 43% | 0.0 | 543 | -511 |
 Viktor | 28 | 61% | 0.9 | -2,636 | -71 |
 Kha'Zix | 28 | 54% | -1.3 | 139 | -816 |
 Samira | 28 | 50% | 0.3 | 384 | -340 |
 LeBlanc | 27 | 67% | 0.8 | -517 | 230 |
 Pantheon | 27 | 56% | 0.4 | -922 | -650 |
 Syndra | 27 | 52% | 1.2 | -1,322 | -625 |
 Malphite | 26 | 58% | 1.2 | 843 | 929 |
 Nautilus | 26 | 58% | 0.4 | 2,561 | 956 |
 Qiyana | 26 | 31% | 0.3 | 573 | -221 |
 Sett | 24 | 54% | 0.9 | -725 | -189 |
 Shaco | 23 | 57% | -0.9 | 313 | 16 |
 Zoe | 23 | 52% | 0.1 | -2,820 | 508 |
 Rengar | 22 | 45% | 0.6 | 1,269 | -172 |
 Nami | 22 | 59% | -1.7 | 2,949 | 1,091 |
 Mordekaiser | 21 | 57% | 0.8 | -1,104 | -575 |
 Malzahar | 21 | 48% | -0.3 | -1,239 | -1,440 |
 Annie | 20 | 65% | -0.3 | -3,213 | -746 |
 Galio | 20 | 70% | 0.4 | 1,515 | 1,078 |
 Sivir | 20 | 40% | -2.1 | -1,110 | -1,320 |
 Akali | 19 | 42% | 0.4 | 1,406 | 617 |
 Xerath | 19 | 68% | 0.2 | -3,376 | 11 |
 Graves | 19 | 37% | -0.5 | 908 | -705 |
 Vel'Koz | 19 | 63% | -1.1 | -3,334 | -515 |
 Bard | 19 | 58% | -0.4 | 3,106 | 1,230 |
 Nocturne | 18 | 61% | -1.5 | 141 | -1,017 |
 Garen | 18 | 44% | 1.2 | 690 | -123 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Poppy skins are there?
There are 11 skins for Poppy. They are Noxus Poppy, Lollipoppy, Blacksmith Poppy, Ragdoll Poppy, Battle Regalia Poppy, Scarlet Hammer Poppy, Star Guardian Poppy, Snow Fawn Poppy, Hextech Poppy, Astronaut Poppy, and the default skin.
Who counters Poppy?
Poppy is countered by Kai'Sa, Yone, Thresh.
Who does Poppy counter?
Poppy counters Yasuo, Katarina, Zed.
How do I play Poppy middle?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on middle Poppy is Sunfire Aegis first into Thornmail and Randuin's Omen. Players usually take Plated Steelcaps for boots.
Where should I play Poppy?
42% of Poppy players play top.