Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Poppyvs Aatrox

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Poppy wins with a 73.3% win rate (+46.7%) over Aatrox based on 15 games. Poppy holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup.

Poppy Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy 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
Aatrox - 73.3% win rateAatrox(73.3%)
Poppy - 73.3% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
73.3% WR
VS
Aatrox vs Poppy matchup - 26.7% win rate
Aatrox
26.7% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Aatrox Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 15
73.3%
Win Rate
26.7%
6.0
CS / min
7.0
871
DMG / min
888
9,742
Gold / game
10,618
247
Heal / min
575
1,624
DMG Mitigated / min
1,251
1.5
CC / min
0.9
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Poppy vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 73.3% win rate compared to Aatrox's 26.7%, giving Poppy a 46.7 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aatrox 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Poppy vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Aatrox wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Poppy
7.0Aatrox
Aatrox significantly out-farms Poppy by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aatrox 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
871Poppy
888Aatrox
Damage output is virtually even between Poppy and Aatrox, with only 17 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,742Poppy
10,618Aatrox
Aatrox generates a commanding 876 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Aatrox 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
1.5Poppy
0.9Aatrox
Poppy provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aatrox, 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
1,871Poppy
1,827Aatrox
Poppy and Aatrox have comparable sustain profiles, with only 45 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Poppy Build Against Aatrox

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Aatrox are Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky and Fimbulwinter. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy62.5%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox37.5%
Late Game
Poppy
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy85.7%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox14.3%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Aatrox. 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 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Aatrox. 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. Aatrox players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Aatrox

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs AatroxResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Poppy rune vs AatroxShield Bash - best Poppy rune vs AatroxSecond Wind - best Poppy rune vs AatroxOvergrowth - best Poppy rune vs Aatrox
Precision rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Last Stand - best Poppy rune vs AatroxPresence of Mind - best Poppy rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

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


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

Poppy 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
47.37%571.252310,06122.2%59.0%
40.00%501.14849,57941.2%39.4%
40.82%491.24959,06837.5%44.0%
34.69%491.54599,12825.9%45.5%
62.50%401.253110,24166.7%57.9%
45.95%375.983111,55546.7%45.5%
55.56%361.650810,04653.9%56.5%
54.29%351.35609,39458.8%50.0%
64.29%282.159510,21663.6%64.7%
56.00%255.881011,07766.7%46.1%
40.00%251.44889,04730.8%50.0%
50.00%241.25039,38253.9%45.5%
45.83%241.155510,05850.0%42.9%
50.00%241.461010,62750.0%50.0%
56.52%231.24629,04664.3%44.4%
47.83%232.96788,99650.0%44.4%
52.17%231.24028,61430.8%80.0%
57.14%213.172010,58277.8%41.7%
60.00%204.687610,84762.5%58.3%
45.00%205.586411,35350.0%41.7%
35.00%201.75269,35336.4%33.3%
36.84%191.346510,07322.2%50.0%
52.63%191.24649,14455.6%50.0%
63.16%191.04828,88866.7%60.0%
50.00%182.273111,75166.7%41.7%
50.00%180.958611,45550.0%50.0%
33.33%181.24488,85928.6%36.4%
55.56%184.672410,58255.6%55.6%
38.89%185.477810,32927.3%57.1%
50.00%184.31,04011,66075.0%30.0%
61.11%181.35369,82560.0%62.5%
50.00%183.765711,42328.6%63.6%
47.06%171.776813,06860.0%41.7%
35.29%171.662411,46344.4%25.0%
70.59%170.94909,01881.8%50.0%
47.06%170.865912,92425.0%53.9%
43.75%163.063011,26233.3%50.0%
80.00%154.579111,56075.0%85.7%
60.00%151.755410,26377.8%33.3%
33.33%155.81,02811,44544.4%16.7%
20.00%151.34549,35216.7%22.2%
73.33%156.08719,74262.5%85.7%
42.86%145.891511,5810.0%60.0%
50.00%145.977412,09071.4%28.6%
42.86%141.45018,46533.3%60.0%
35.71%145.48619,15725.0%50.0%
64.29%146.393111,05683.3%50.0%
42.86%141.15149,68633.3%50.0%
64.29%144.968511,11466.7%60.0%
46.15%132.153110,56962.5%20.0%
61.54%135.498110,39966.7%57.1%
46.15%135.87379,70740.0%50.0%
30.77%131.461710,67037.5%20.0%
30.77%131.359410,8430.0%36.4%
46.15%135.985911,88040.0%50.0%
38.46%130.953912,02366.7%30.0%
33.33%124.872010,95416.7%50.0%
41.67%126.283310,38228.6%60.0%
50.00%121.048110,68750.0%50.0%
63.64%111.256710,64540.0%83.3%
45.45%114.86878,58655.6%0.0%
72.73%111.35068,58166.7%100.0%
45.45%110.863512,1600.0%62.5%
60.00%101.15258,85866.7%50.0%
30.00%104.96639,68333.3%25.0%
33.33%90.956912,42350.0%28.6%
22.22%94.774610,88920.0%25.0%
44.44%91.653311,8550.0%50.0%
62.50%84.565311,38260.0%66.7%
50.00%80.956114,065100.0%42.9%
75.00%84.91,08913,858100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.352010,94666.7%60.0%
37.50%85.661611,60450.0%33.3%
62.50%81.657711,973100.0%57.1%
50.00%81.95878,78825.0%75.0%
50.00%85.86279,29833.3%100.0%
42.86%71.14938,23525.0%66.7%
42.86%74.089910,89525.0%66.7%
42.86%71.24808,06350.0%40.0%
28.57%70.947910,10250.0%20.0%
42.86%71.361110,315100.0%20.0%
57.14%70.660211,86466.7%50.0%
66.67%61.458711,28450.0%75.0%
33.33%60.957312,06950.0%25.0%
66.67%62.957911,6570.0%66.7%
83.33%65.972212,170100.0%66.7%
16.67%66.18779,8760.0%50.0%
66.67%63.053111,275100.0%50.0%
50.00%64.98018,90360.0%0.0%
66.67%65.872910,39750.0%75.0%
50.00%60.446611,14866.7%33.3%
50.00%66.286512,5630.0%60.0%
60.00%52.05419,98233.3%100.0%
60.00%55.865911,776100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.58277,52066.7%50.0%
60.00%50.852511,83366.7%50.0%
20.00%55.76489,23225.0%0.0%
20.00%52.353210,7870.0%33.3%
20.00%53.67039,4760.0%50.0%
80.00%55.96847,58875.0%100.0%
60.00%52.45128,22350.0%100.0%
80.00%51.360511,678100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.854810,75250.0%33.3%
40.00%52.04798,22325.0%100.0%
80.00%50.972911,930100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.039710,67733.3%100.0%

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Poppy vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to Aatrox's 26.7%, a 46.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Poppy do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Aatrox with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Poppy do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Aatrox matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 73.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 46.7 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Aatrox?

The best Poppy build against Aatrox includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Fimbulwinter with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Poppy runes against Aatrox?

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

Does Poppy counter Aatrox?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 73.3% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Poppy against Aatrox?

When playing Poppy against Aatrox, 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.