Poppy TFT Build
Demacia
Yordle
Juggernaut
2 CostBest Poppy build for TFT Set 16 with 88.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Poppy builds: Thief's Gloves (88.85% top four rate, +35.74% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Thief's Gloves (53.06% top four rate, -0.05% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (52.61% top four rate, -0.50% difference)
Poppy Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Poppy in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Poppy 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Poppy ?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Poppy , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Poppy 's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Poppy , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Poppy 's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Poppy , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Poppy 's effectiveness.
Poppy Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Poppy 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Poppy 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Poppy in Set 16
High PriorityPoppy is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Poppy item build achieves a 88.9% top four rate, which is +35.7% higher than Poppy 's base rate of 53.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Poppy Itemization in Set 16
Poppy 's best item build provides +35.7% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Itemized Poppy achieves 23.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 2-cost champion, Poppy is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Poppy Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Poppy itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Poppy has a base top four rate of 53.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Poppy item build achieves a 88.9% top four rate, representing a +35.7% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Poppy achieves 59.5% top four rate (+6.4% vs base) with 3.82 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Poppy achieves a 23.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Poppy a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Poppy
- When you find Poppy early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Poppy 's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Poppy through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Poppy
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Poppy Items in TFT Set 16
The best Poppy item is Protector's Vow with a 59.59% win rate (+6.48% vs base), 16.22% first place rate, and 2.85% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 10.29% pick rate and 51.33% win rate. The top three Poppy items are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 59.59% | +6.48% | 16.22% | 2.85% | 2,086 | ||
 | B | 58.84% | +5.73% | 15.74% | 4.15% | 3,039 | ||
| B | 57.88% | +4.77% | 15.01% | 4.81% | 3,523 | ||
| 4 | | B | 57.09% | +3.98% | 16.08% | 9.72% | 7,127 | |
| 5 |  | B | 55.92% | +2.81% | 15.25% | 5.21% | 3,818 | |
| 6 |  | B | 55.20% | +2.09% | 15.95% | 3.49% | 2,560 | |
| 7 | | B | 54.64% | +1.53% | 14.57% | 7.00% | 5,128 | |
| 8 | | B | 54.39% | +1.28% | 14.30% | 7.72% | 5,661 | |
| 9 | | B | 53.10% | -0.01% | 13.53% | 8.34% | 6,113 | |
| 10 | | B | 51.33% | -1.78% | 13.41% | 10.29% | 7,540 |
Best Poppy Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Poppy artifact item is Titanic Hydra with a 76.92% win rate (+23.81% vs base), 14.13% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is The Indomitable with a 0.14% pick rate and 57.43% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Poppy artifact items are Titanic Hydra, Prowler's Claw, and Hullcrusher.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 76.92% | +23.81% | 14.13% | 0.04% | 26 | ||
| A | 64.29% | +11.18% | 20.34% | 0.02% | 14 | ||
| A | 62.75% | +9.64% | 19.98% | 0.07% | 51 | ||
| 4 | A | 58.33% | +5.22% | 21.66% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 5 | A | 57.43% | +4.32% | 20.80% | 0.14% | 101 | |
| 6 | A | 56.25% | +3.14% | 20.15% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 7 | A | 51.19% | -1.92% | 18.63% | 0.11% | 84 | |
| 8 | A | 51.11% | -2.00% | 20.64% | 0.12% | 90 | |
| 9 | A | 50.00% | -3.11% | 20.56% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 10 | A | 48.08% | -5.03% | 19.97% | 0.07% | 52 | |
| 11 | A | 46.67% | -6.44% | 16.90% | 0.08% | 60 | |
| 12 | A | 45.83% | -7.28% | 24.31% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 13 | A | 45.71% | -7.40% | 17.85% | 0.05% | 35 | |
| 14 | A | 43.75% | -9.36% | 19.85% | 0.04% | 32 | |
| 15 | A | 40.43% | -12.68% | 20.26% | 0.06% | 47 | |
| 16 | A | 38.46% | -14.65% | 21.96% | 0.05% | 39 |
Best Poppy Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Poppy radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 86.96% win rate (+33.85% vs base), 13.64% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.31% pick rate and 56.00% win rate. Radiant Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 20.21%. The top three Poppy radiant items are Radiant Bramble Vest, Radiant Spear of Shojin, and Radiant Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 86.96% | +33.85% | 13.64% | 0.03% | 23 | ||
| B | 81.82% | +28.71% | 17.19% | 0.02% | 11 | ||
| A | 76.92% | +23.81% | 19.40% | 0.02% | 13 | ||
| 4 | B | 70.00% | +16.89% | 12.52% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 5 | A | 70.00% | +16.89% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 6 | B | 69.57% | +16.46% | 13.61% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 7 | B | 68.75% | +15.64% | 16.51% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 8 | A | 66.67% | +13.56% | 16.83% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 9 | A | 65.22% | +12.11% | 18.05% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 10 | A | 64.29% | +11.18% | 19.14% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 11 | B | 63.64% | +10.53% | 13.84% | 0.06% | 44 | |
| 12 | B | 63.16% | +10.05% | 16.30% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 13 | B | 62.50% | +9.39% | 14.02% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 14 | B | 60.00% | +6.89% | 15.22% | 0.08% | 60 | |
| 15 | B | 57.14% | +4.03% | 12.97% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 16 | B | 56.00% | +2.89% | 14.55% | 0.31% | 225 | |
| 17 | B | 50.00% | -3.11% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 18 | B | 42.31% | -10.80% | 14.73% | 0.04% | 26 | |
| 19 | A | 41.67% | -11.44% | 18.56% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 20 | B | 37.50% | -15.61% | 16.93% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 21 | A | 36.36% | -16.75% | 17.96% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 22 | A | 35.71% | -17.40% | 17.37% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 23 | B | 35.00% | -18.11% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 20 | |
| 24 | B | 33.33% | -19.78% | 14.04% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 25 | B | 32.00% | -21.11% | 14.45% | 0.07% | 50 | |
| 26 | A | 30.00% | -23.11% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 27 | B | 27.78% | -25.33% | 17.28% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 28 | B | 23.08% | -30.03% | 15.61% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 29 | A | 16.67% | -36.44% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 30 | A | 8.33% | -44.78% | 20.21% | 0.02% | 12 |
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Poppy Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poppy 's best build in Set 16?
The best Poppy build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 88.85% top four rate, 67.20% first place rate, and 1.80 average placement. This build is picked 0.27% of the time.
What is the best item for Poppy ?
The best item for Poppy is Protector's Vow with a 59.59% win rate. This item is picked 2.85% of the time and has won 1,243 matches across 2,086 games.
Which item is most popular on Poppy ?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Poppy with a 10.29% pick rate. This item maintains a 51.33% win rate and has been used in 7,540 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Poppy ?
The top 3 items for Poppy are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest with an average win rate of 58.77%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Poppy item builds have?
The Poppy item builds are based on 48,264 total matches. Protector's Vow has the most wins with 1,243 victories.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Poppy ?
While Protector's Vow has the highest win rate at 59.59%, the best Poppy build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Bramble Vest as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Poppy in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Poppy in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Poppy 's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Poppy 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Poppy in TFT?
When playing Poppy in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Poppy 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Poppy 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Poppy in TFT Set 16?
Poppy is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Poppy 's best item build achieves a +35.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Poppy a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Poppy is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Poppy achieves +35.7% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Poppy 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Poppy achieves an average top four rate of 59.5% in TFT Set 16, which is +6.4% compared to the base rate of 53.1%. The best Poppy item build reaches 88.9% top four rate with a 1.80 average placement.
What is the best Poppy emblem?
The best Poppy emblem is Warden Emblem with a 66.94% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.33% of the time and has been used in 245 matches.
What is the top Poppy radiant item?
The top Poppy radiant item is Radiant Bramble Vest with a 86.96% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 23 matches.
What is the best Poppy artifact?
The best Poppy artifact is Fishbones with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.