Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
6.2%

Namivs Poppy

SSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Poppy based on 50 games. Nami holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Poppy matchup.

Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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 - 60.0% win ratePoppy(60.0%)
Nami - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nami
60.0% WR
VS
Poppy vs Nami matchup - 40.0% win rate
Poppy
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Poppy Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 50
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
371
DMG / min
484
9,304
Gold / game
9,579
545
Heal / min
140
308
DMG Mitigated / min
1,071
1.2
CC / min
1.2
58.8%
Early Game WR
41.2%
60.6%
Late Game WR
39.4%

Nami vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, giving Nami a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nami 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 sustain, where Poppy leads by 358 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami 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.

Nami vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nami
1.1Poppy
Poppy edges out Nami by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Poppy.
Damage
371Nami
484Poppy
Poppy heavily out-damages Nami by 112 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Poppy's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,304Nami
9,579Poppy
Nami and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 275 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Nami
1.2Poppy
Both Nami and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
853Nami
1,211Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Nami, healing and mitigating 358 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nami is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nami, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nami Build Against Poppy

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Poppy are Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 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 Nami vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami58.8%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy41.2%
Late Game
Nami
60.6%
+21.2% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami60.6%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy39.4%

Nami dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.8% win rate — a 17.6 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Nami can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.6% win rate — 21.2 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nami 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 Nami Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs PoppyTranscendence - best Nami rune vs PoppyGathering Storm - best Nami rune vs Poppy
Resolve rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs PoppyResolve
Font of Life - best Nami rune vs PoppyRevitalize - best Nami rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Nami to press their advantage against Poppy, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami 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
54.18%3230.93208,47353.9%54.4%
56.00%3000.82878,73051.1%59.9%
50.00%2940.83248,36349.0%51.0%
49.32%2920.83138,41849.3%49.4%
55.51%2630.93038,36658.6%52.0%
49.22%2580.93218,55950.8%47.8%
56.25%2560.93028,44056.1%56.4%
53.30%2270.93068,38757.5%49.6%
52.44%2250.83338,75150.0%54.5%
51.13%2210.83028,56456.6%46.1%
52.91%2060.93498,33859.2%47.2%
42.41%1910.93168,27941.4%43.7%
53.89%1800.93148,69448.3%59.1%
50.29%1730.83298,76052.4%48.3%
54.82%1660.82788,51661.3%48.8%
46.00%1500.93338,90044.2%46.9%
44.83%1450.83398,57551.5%39.2%
55.94%1430.83508,38354.3%57.5%
53.90%1410.83528,73654.1%53.8%
46.97%1320.92938,51542.4%50.7%
52.54%1180.92938,85855.1%50.7%
55.17%1160.84018,84558.3%51.8%
54.37%1030.83178,16358.0%50.9%
43.30%970.93198,05249.0%37.0%
55.67%970.83068,39853.1%58.3%
52.63%950.83608,73959.2%45.6%
45.74%940.83418,16544.2%47.6%
46.74%920.83248,33055.1%37.2%
52.75%910.82958,53057.5%49.0%
48.84%861.02988,78634.4%57.4%
45.45%770.83258,34943.9%47.2%
53.33%600.93488,81040.0%62.9%
60.00%500.83719,30458.8%60.6%
44.44%450.83149,04160.0%32.0%
63.41%411.033710,34257.1%66.7%
48.65%370.93448,55850.0%47.1%
61.29%310.83459,33054.5%65.0%
51.85%270.93289,03563.6%43.8%
46.15%260.83128,37340.0%50.0%
53.85%260.83118,90530.0%68.8%
54.55%220.83269,21633.3%62.5%
66.67%210.93629,26087.5%53.9%
55.00%200.832110,30666.7%52.9%
38.89%180.93768,79836.4%42.9%
52.94%170.93258,69366.7%37.5%
17.65%170.93118,31716.7%20.0%
40.00%150.93488,49616.7%55.6%
46.67%150.93038,54350.0%44.4%
42.86%140.93157,66333.3%60.0%
35.71%140.83228,26520.0%44.4%
23.08%130.83658,56625.0%20.0%
76.92%130.83129,82575.0%77.8%
50.00%120.83108,00950.0%50.0%
72.73%110.73108,31271.4%75.0%
63.64%110.82969,18283.3%40.0%
63.64%111.33959,38280.0%50.0%
45.45%110.92888,13862.5%0.0%
50.00%101.02618,85240.0%60.0%
60.00%100.82958,74933.3%71.4%
30.00%100.92938,4270.0%42.9%
20.00%100.83539,05350.0%12.5%
57.14%72.43728,53325.0%100.0%
50.00%61.433410,54750.0%50.0%
66.67%60.93658,66966.7%66.7%
66.67%60.64118,63366.7%66.7%
16.67%61.53819,65633.3%0.0%
66.67%60.94128,32460.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93019,488100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.83749,44350.0%66.7%
60.00%50.93729,342100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13839,08950.0%33.3%
40.00%51.13169,6640.0%40.0%
80.00%50.93158,890100.0%0.0%
80.00%50.63127,40275.0%100.0%
60.00%50.83419,94750.0%66.7%

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Nami vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Nami vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Nami do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Nami has the advantage against Poppy with a 58.8% win rate versus 41.2%. Nami players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Nami do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Nami vs Poppy matchup with a 60.6% win rate compared to 39.4%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Poppy matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Poppy?

The best Nami build against Poppy includes Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Nami runes against Poppy?

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

Does Nami counter Poppy?

Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate. Nami strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Nami against Poppy?

When playing Nami 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.