Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Poppyvs Darius

DTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Poppy wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Darius based on 18 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 Darius 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
Darius - 55.6% win rateDarius(55.6%)
Poppy - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
55.6% WR
VS
Darius vs Poppy matchup - 44.4% win rate
Darius
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Darius Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Darius matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 18
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
4.6
CS / min
5.6
724
DMG / min
768
10,582
Gold / game
11,997
181
Heal / min
377
1,523
DMG Mitigated / min
1,206
1.3
CC / min
0.9
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Poppy vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Darius's 44.4%, giving Poppy a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.6Poppy
5.6Darius
Darius significantly out-farms Poppy by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Darius 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
724Poppy
768Darius
Darius deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Poppy. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Poppy choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Darius's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,582Poppy
11,997Darius
Darius generates a commanding 1,414 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Darius 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
1.3Poppy
0.9Darius
Poppy provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Darius, 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
1,703Poppy
1,583Darius
Poppy heals and mitigates 121 more damage per minute than Darius, 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 Darius.

Best Poppy Build Against Darius

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Darius are Force of Nature, Fimbulwinter and Sunfire Aegis. 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 Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy55.6%
Darius early game win rateDarius44.4%
Late Game
Poppy
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy55.6%
Darius late game win rateDarius44.4%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Darius. 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Darius

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs DariusResolve
Aftershock - best Poppy rune vs DariusFont of Life - best Poppy rune vs DariusBone Plating - best Poppy rune vs DariusUnflinching - best Poppy rune vs Darius
Inspiration rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs DariusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Poppy rune vs DariusHextech Flashtraption - best Poppy rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Poppy to press their advantage against Darius, 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 Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Darius in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Darius matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Darius's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Poppy do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Darius with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Darius matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Darius matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Darius with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Darius?

The best Poppy build against Darius includes Force of Nature, Fimbulwinter, Sunfire Aegis 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 Poppy runes against Darius?

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

Does Poppy counter Darius?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 55.6% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Poppy against Darius?

When playing Poppy against Darius, 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.