Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Poppyvs Braum

CTankFighter
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Braum is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Braum wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Poppy based on 9 games. Braum wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Braum matchup.

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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.

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Poppy - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
33.3% WR
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Braum vs Poppy matchup - 66.7% win rate
Braum
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Braum Matchup?

Braum wins the Poppy vs Braum matchup
Winner
Braum
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.3
CS / min
1.0
531
DMG / min
363
9,392
Gold / game
8,757
102
Heal / min
120
1,181
DMG Mitigated / min
1,095
1.3
CC / min
1.6
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Poppy vs Braum Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Braum matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Braum wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, giving Braum a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Braum controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Braum needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Poppy leads by 168 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Braum has a strong advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Braum 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.

Poppy vs Braum Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Braum in League of Legends

Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Braum, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Poppy
1.0Braum
Poppy edges out Braum 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
531Poppy
363Braum
Poppy heavily out-damages Braum by 168 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Braum 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
9,392Poppy
8,757Braum
Poppy earns 636 more gold per game than Braum, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Poppy slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.3Poppy
1.6Braum
Both Poppy and Braum provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,283Poppy
1,215Braum
Poppy heals and mitigates 69 more damage per minute than Braum, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Poppy to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Braum.

Best Poppy Build Against Braum

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Braum, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Braum are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Braum. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Braum matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Braum
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy28.6%
Braum early game win rateBraum71.4%
Late Game
Poppy
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy50.0%
Braum late game win rateBraum50.0%

Braum dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Braum can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Poppy at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Braum. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Braum has the edge early, but Poppy gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Poppy Runes Against Braum

Domination rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs BraumDomination
Hail of Blades - best Poppy rune vs BraumSudden Impact - best Poppy rune vs BraumSixth Sense - best Poppy rune vs BraumTreasure Hunter - best Poppy rune vs Braum
Inspiration rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs BraumInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Poppy rune vs BraumHextech Flashtraption - best Poppy rune vs Braum
100.0% WR

The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Poppy the best tools to compete against Braum in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.86%351.350310,06883.3%52.2%
48.28%291.25129,33853.3%42.9%
53.57%281.35779,98560.0%50.0%
50.00%261.44579,12845.5%53.3%
54.17%241.065812,19541.7%66.7%
47.62%212.06589,66654.5%40.0%
50.00%200.757110,26854.5%44.4%
57.89%191.44739,50945.5%75.0%
55.56%181.35229,07350.0%62.5%
44.44%181.765612,45950.0%42.9%
43.75%161.15809,47833.3%57.1%
50.00%161.55599,25762.5%37.5%
66.67%151.75819,01466.7%66.7%
14.29%141.455310,48825.0%10.0%
35.71%142.25869,16228.6%42.9%
57.14%145.273611,13271.4%42.9%
35.71%140.852211,42860.0%22.2%
57.14%141.066410,52137.5%83.3%
38.46%130.75339,92262.5%0.0%
23.08%131.14508,28628.6%16.7%
69.23%131.35679,36385.7%50.0%
61.54%132.377113,36380.0%50.0%
46.15%130.654111,48050.0%44.4%
53.85%130.870913,53725.0%66.7%
41.67%121.472212,57233.3%50.0%
33.33%121.166313,18350.0%25.0%
8.33%124.548110,36516.7%0.0%
58.33%126.11,2989,66287.5%0.0%
66.67%121.668912,9560.0%80.0%
54.55%111.156610,68750.0%55.6%
63.64%115.872111,70880.0%50.0%
40.00%104.97357,68442.9%33.3%
30.00%101.066612,47240.0%20.0%
50.00%103.182912,17566.7%42.9%
40.00%104.19789,39457.1%0.0%
50.00%104.967310,21650.0%50.0%
55.56%91.359011,958100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.27039,07228.6%50.0%
33.33%90.969212,81833.3%33.3%
33.33%91.658710,81033.3%33.3%
66.67%94.972011,86966.7%66.7%
33.33%91.35319,39228.6%50.0%
55.56%96.374510,27480.0%25.0%
44.44%91.367611,27960.0%25.0%
66.67%91.365813,297100.0%57.1%
66.67%91.960611,654100.0%62.5%
44.44%91.05119,63025.0%60.0%
50.00%80.93987,49350.0%50.0%
37.50%85.679710,37760.0%0.0%
12.50%85.170711,06525.0%0.0%
50.00%85.099011,11575.0%25.0%
37.50%81.54678,56366.7%20.0%
37.50%81.54867,50340.0%33.3%
25.00%81.35839,70733.3%20.0%
75.00%81.66218,727100.0%60.0%
37.50%85.986712,4950.0%42.9%
85.71%71.255311,886100.0%83.3%
42.86%71.057111,0990.0%50.0%
57.14%70.84198,27440.0%100.0%
57.14%70.661511,653100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.763511,15933.3%75.0%
28.57%75.67848,65640.0%0.0%
71.43%76.088511,62375.0%66.7%
42.86%75.365711,78550.0%40.0%
42.86%75.28529,7910.0%50.0%
71.43%71.36438,81675.0%66.7%
16.67%66.276311,6230.0%33.3%
50.00%63.78189,03950.0%0.0%
66.67%63.179411,61266.7%66.7%
50.00%60.756011,5110.0%60.0%
50.00%65.871211,23266.7%33.3%
16.67%64.662211,4140.0%20.0%
33.33%61.45478,1000.0%50.0%
66.67%66.46436,81260.0%100.0%
83.33%60.971212,01150.0%100.0%
33.33%61.548810,6670.0%66.7%
33.33%62.378213,25550.0%25.0%
40.00%50.974613,25950.0%33.3%
60.00%50.855912,892100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.859211,18833.3%0.0%
60.00%53.794212,6640.0%75.0%
20.00%55.01,1358,52425.0%0.0%
20.00%50.54789,9140.0%50.0%

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Poppy vs Braum - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Braum in League of Legends?

Braum wins the Poppy vs Braum 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 26.13.

How does Poppy do against Braum in the early game?

In the early game, Braum has the advantage against Poppy with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Braum players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Poppy do against Braum in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Braum matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Braum matchup?

Braum wins the matchup against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Braum is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Braum?

The best Poppy build against Braum includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Poppy runes against Braum?

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

Does Poppy counter Braum?

No, Poppy struggles against Braum with only a 33.3% win rate. Braum has the advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Braum's lead.

How do I play Poppy against Braum?

When playing Poppy against Braum, play cautiously and avoid Braum's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Braum in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.