Jarvan IVvs Poppy
Jarvan IV vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Jarvan IV based on 18 games. Poppy holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup.
Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV 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.
Poppy(38.9%)Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Poppy Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 38.9%, giving Poppy a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Poppy overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jarvan IV vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Build Against Poppy
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Poppy are Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Death's Dance. This combination gives Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV28.6%Poppy71.4%Jarvan IV45.5%Poppy54.5%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Poppy holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Poppy
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Jarvan IV the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Jarvan IV'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 Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.23% | 235 | 1.0 | 586 | 12,428 | 51.4% | 43.5% | |
| 56.56% | 122 | 1.0 | 585 | 12,358 | 53.1% | 60.3% | |
| 54.10% | 122 | 1.0 | 598 | 12,684 | 54.5% | 53.7% | |
| 56.88% | 109 | 0.9 | 652 | 12,622 | 57.4% | 56.4% | |
| 39.81% | 108 | 1.0 | 608 | 13,016 | 33.3% | 43.9% | |
| 46.73% | 107 | 1.0 | 618 | 12,735 | 51.1% | 43.5% | |
| 48.04% | 102 | 1.0 | 566 | 12,471 | 60.0% | 36.5% | |
| 41.05% | 95 | 0.9 | 648 | 12,402 | 44.9% | 37.0% | |
| 45.05% | 91 | 1.1 | 619 | 12,282 | 43.6% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 90 | 0.9 | 585 | 12,068 | 47.5% | 52.0% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.1 | 685 | 11,908 | 52.4% | 59.5% | |
| 52.44% | 82 | 0.9 | 594 | 13,360 | 59.4% | 48.0% | |
| 46.84% | 79 | 0.9 | 640 | 12,331 | 43.2% | 50.0% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 1.0 | 706 | 13,518 | 62.1% | 39.6% | |
| 60.53% | 76 | 1.1 | 683 | 13,888 | 62.5% | 59.6% | |
| 59.21% | 76 | 1.0 | 697 | 12,874 | 60.0% | 58.5% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 1.1 | 675 | 11,981 | 54.0% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 1.0 | 636 | 12,076 | 56.8% | 41.9% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 1.3 | 572 | 12,221 | 48.5% | 54.8% | |
| 40.63% | 64 | 1.1 | 604 | 12,580 | 38.5% | 42.1% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 0.9 | 535 | 12,357 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,481 | 48.4% | 61.3% | |
| 49.18% | 61 | 1.0 | 649 | 12,419 | 60.0% | 38.7% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 1.1 | 631 | 12,865 | 64.5% | 53.9% | |
| 45.61% | 57 | 0.9 | 618 | 12,181 | 51.7% | 39.3% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 0.8 | 587 | 11,742 | 57.1% | 64.0% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 0.9 | 545 | 11,419 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 0.7 | 611 | 12,947 | 63.2% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.0 | 679 | 12,620 | 42.1% | 52.2% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 0.9 | 633 | 12,633 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.2 | 630 | 12,739 | 64.7% | 43.5% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 0.9 | 565 | 11,306 | 47.8% | 41.2% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.2 | 624 | 12,985 | 65.0% | 31.6% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.1 | 691 | 13,234 | 56.5% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.0 | 589 | 12,355 | 52.9% | 55.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 1.1 | 614 | 13,397 | 66.7% | 52.0% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 1.0 | 644 | 13,797 | 64.3% | 65.2% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.0 | 719 | 12,559 | 37.5% | 52.6% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 0.9 | 564 | 11,579 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 0.9 | 664 | 12,016 | 56.3% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 0.8 | 653 | 12,915 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 0.9 | 655 | 13,765 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.1 | 584 | 11,486 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.0 | 752 | 14,050 | 46.1% | 37.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 0.8 | 599 | 13,367 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.2 | 642 | 13,128 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.0 | 573 | 12,742 | 77.8% | 25.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.2 | 539 | 12,404 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 2.3 | 657 | 13,747 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 641 | 12,790 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.3 | 544 | 11,759 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.5 | 651 | 12,166 | 12.5% | 80.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.4 | 665 | 12,850 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 682 | 14,365 | 100.0% | 58.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 524 | 9,616 | 71.4% | 22.2% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 594 | 12,624 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 636 | 12,735 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.8 | 750 | 12,648 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.8 | 692 | 12,618 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.8 | 762 | 13,459 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.6 | 477 | 11,612 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 505 | 10,102 | 60.0% | 14.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.3 | 645 | 10,628 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 570 | 11,407 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 694 | 9,939 | 44.4% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 720 | 14,282 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 614 | 13,666 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 550 | 11,628 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 655 | 13,698 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 3.0 | 788 | 15,369 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 563 | 10,087 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 767 | 13,472 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 640 | 10,261 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 597 | 11,676 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 746 | 12,556 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 421 | 9,185 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 486 | 10,662 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 498 | 9,397 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.4 | 718 | 14,325 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 578 | 11,531 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 627 | 10,248 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 587 | 10,797 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 620 | 10,642 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 598 | 11,696 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 719 | 10,820 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 674 | 9,816 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Jarvan IV vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jarvan IV do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Jarvan IV do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jarvan IV do against Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Poppy takes over the Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Poppy?
The best Jarvan IV build against Poppy includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. 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 Jarvan IV runes against Poppy?
The best Jarvan IV runes against Poppy use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jarvan IV counter Poppy?
No, Jarvan IV struggles against Poppy with only a 38.9% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Jarvan IV players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.
How do I play Jarvan IV against Poppy?
When playing Jarvan IV against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Poppy has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.