Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
5.1%

Gravesvs Poppy

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Poppy based on 9 games. Graves holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Poppy matchup.

Graves Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Poppy - 66.7% win ratePoppy(66.7%)
Graves - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
66.7% WR
VS
Poppy vs Graves matchup - 33.3% win rate
Poppy
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Poppy Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
2.0
CS / min
0.9
1,047
DMG / min
569
15,679
Gold / game
12,423
296
Heal / min
367
760
DMG Mitigated / min
1,621
0.8
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Graves vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, giving Graves a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Graves leads by 1.1 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.0Graves
0.9Poppy
Graves significantly out-farms Poppy by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Graves a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Poppy players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,047Graves
569Poppy
Graves heavily out-damages Poppy by 478 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,679Graves
12,423Poppy
Graves generates a commanding 3,255 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Poppy should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Graves
1.3Poppy
Poppy provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Graves, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Poppy coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,056Graves
1,987Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 931 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Graves Build Against Poppy

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Poppy are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves50.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Late Game
Graves
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves71.4%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy28.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Poppy, with Graves holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Graves holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Graves Runes Against Poppy

Domination rune tree - Graves primary runes vs PoppyDomination
Dark Harvest - best Graves rune vs PoppySudden Impact - best Graves rune vs PoppyGrisly Mementos - best Graves rune vs PoppyTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Poppy
Precision rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Triumph - best Graves rune vs PoppyLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Graves to press their advantage against Poppy, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Graves matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Graves's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Graves matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.85%2441.578013,75638.5%49.2%
46.28%2421.685314,49849.5%44.0%
51.03%1941.585914,29656.5%46.8%
52.08%1921.683414,48352.4%51.9%
53.01%1831.591114,30051.1%54.8%
46.82%1731.794115,10239.4%52.0%
49.04%1571.688014,36249.4%48.8%
39.17%1201.480113,19730.8%49.1%
47.90%1191.71,10014,22250.9%45.3%
46.96%1151.582614,46446.0%47.7%
45.22%1151.582314,72544.4%45.7%
51.82%1101.684714,30552.1%51.6%
40.78%1031.676914,10840.5%41.0%
56.12%981.886214,57848.9%62.3%
53.13%961.882213,82349.1%58.5%
44.21%951.476913,54246.3%42.6%
47.25%911.677314,19358.1%37.5%
44.44%901.579413,39940.7%51.6%
56.82%881.684714,42959.0%55.1%
55.81%861.591114,28851.2%60.0%
55.42%831.689814,32850.0%61.0%
59.04%831.787514,96360.0%58.3%
52.50%801.684514,98644.1%58.7%
53.25%771.684715,23452.0%53.9%
50.65%771.776913,61457.9%43.6%
41.33%751.778113,79339.4%42.9%
35.62%731.576312,80032.4%38.9%
45.07%711.680413,59145.5%44.7%
54.29%701.881914,38454.5%54.0%
64.71%681.889315,40955.6%70.7%
50.79%631.890215,54152.0%50.0%
41.94%621.680014,25040.7%42.9%
54.10%611.874314,41450.0%56.8%
30.00%601.682814,13716.7%38.9%
42.37%591.788713,09637.5%48.1%
51.72%581.894114,29457.1%46.7%
43.64%552.087113,67953.1%30.4%
38.89%541.578513,41533.3%42.4%
62.75%511.694714,80352.6%68.8%
47.92%481.475513,12450.0%45.0%
47.73%441.470913,34252.4%43.5%
51.22%411.685713,84635.3%62.5%
46.34%412.182714,12855.6%39.1%
55.00%401.786514,29545.5%66.7%
67.65%341.676014,34266.7%68.4%
41.18%341.594114,92745.0%35.7%
71.88%321.785115,25093.8%50.0%
28.13%321.493714,07921.4%33.3%
25.81%312.986614,14244.4%18.2%
61.29%312.580014,00864.3%58.8%
58.06%311.779614,67156.3%60.0%
56.67%301.582514,55945.5%63.2%
60.71%282.286213,98061.5%60.0%
46.43%282.079013,32631.3%66.7%
54.17%242.788815,34133.3%66.7%
50.00%201.769612,62346.1%57.1%
50.00%203.698513,63777.8%27.3%
68.42%192.292013,85975.0%63.6%
44.44%181.677714,25537.5%50.0%
44.44%182.395614,75983.3%25.0%
62.50%162.21,07217,49550.0%66.7%
26.67%151.471512,91222.2%33.3%
71.43%142.484316,335100.0%55.6%
53.85%132.073014,40766.7%42.9%
53.85%132.275512,46955.6%50.0%
75.00%122.21,00916,43860.0%85.7%
54.55%114.499313,97250.0%57.1%
70.00%102.069414,030100.0%50.0%
70.00%104.31,21715,993100.0%57.1%
40.00%101.590214,36350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.788712,76625.0%80.0%
66.67%92.01,04715,67950.0%71.4%
12.50%86.959911,58016.7%0.0%
37.50%82.263712,33540.0%33.3%
62.50%82.373215,55166.7%60.0%
50.00%64.776515,2510.0%75.0%
33.33%67.01,26214,23433.3%33.3%
66.67%64.799817,3790.0%66.7%
60.00%56.383513,7830.0%100.0%
60.00%54.586415,27166.7%50.0%
60.00%55.268411,42250.0%66.7%
60.00%58.599312,55775.0%0.0%

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Graves vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Poppy matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Poppy with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Poppy matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Poppy matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Poppy?

The best Graves build against Poppy includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Graves runes against Poppy?

The best Graves runes against Poppy use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Graves vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Poppy?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate. Graves strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Poppy?

When playing Graves against Poppy, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.