Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Fiddlesticks

CTankFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Fiddlesticks is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Fiddlesticks based on 21 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks 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
Fiddlesticks - 52.4% win rateFiddlesticks(52.4%)
Poppy - 52.4% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
52.4% WR
VS
Fiddlesticks vs Poppy matchup - 47.6% win rate
Fiddlesticks
47.6% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 21
52.4%
Win Rate
47.6%
1.7
CS / min
2.1
496
DMG / min
687
9,872
Gold / game
10,423
218
Heal / min
357
1,065
DMG Mitigated / min
563
1.1
CC / min
1.9
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Poppy vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 47.6%, giving Poppy a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Fiddlesticks's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Poppy vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Poppy
2.1Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks edges out Poppy by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Fiddlesticks.
Damage
496Poppy
687Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Poppy by 191 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,872Poppy
10,423Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks earns 551 more gold per game than Poppy, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Fiddlesticks slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Poppy
1.9Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Poppy, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Poppy should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,283Poppy
920Fiddlesticks
Poppy vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 363 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Poppy Build Against Fiddlesticks

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Fiddlesticks are Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate and Bandlepipes. 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 Fiddlesticks. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy75.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks25.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy22.2%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks77.8%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Poppy must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Fiddlesticks reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Fiddlesticks survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Poppy Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Aftershock - best Poppy rune vs FiddlesticksFont of Life - best Poppy rune vs FiddlesticksBone Plating - best Poppy rune vs FiddlesticksUnflinching - best Poppy rune vs Fiddlesticks
Inspiration rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs FiddlesticksInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Poppy rune vs FiddlesticksHextech Flashtraption - best Poppy rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.54%991.34889,49746.3%58.6%
56.47%851.450810,03858.1%55.6%
48.05%771.24629,63443.8%51.1%
55.84%771.34939,58760.6%52.3%
38.89%721.44909,17743.2%34.3%
67.21%611.357310,60965.5%68.8%
54.24%591.352010,38461.5%48.5%
44.83%582.46359,53540.7%48.4%
52.63%571.45159,97854.2%51.5%
42.11%571.34869,39150.0%35.5%
44.00%502.561310,37943.5%44.4%
63.83%471.24619,19265.2%62.5%
48.94%471.44638,88659.1%40.0%
43.48%460.859512,72443.8%43.3%
38.64%441.44598,72950.0%29.2%
40.91%444.980610,57540.9%40.9%
45.45%444.284711,58661.1%34.6%
45.24%423.977410,64645.5%45.0%
38.46%391.35219,35850.0%30.4%
36.84%381.756210,25923.1%44.0%
50.00%381.35689,12653.9%41.7%
59.46%371.150010,02668.8%52.4%
50.00%343.696011,42360.0%45.8%
50.00%346.080511,38043.8%55.6%
55.88%345.890011,40164.7%47.1%
61.76%345.083110,58056.3%66.7%
58.82%341.15059,20560.0%57.1%
45.45%331.253910,58650.0%43.5%
42.42%333.874211,94640.0%43.5%
51.52%335.371810,67342.9%57.9%
65.63%321.35409,78169.2%63.2%
58.06%314.760410,21458.8%57.1%
38.71%311.34198,35740.0%36.4%
37.93%291.647010,03845.5%33.3%
50.00%281.14999,21646.7%53.9%
62.96%275.875410,34453.3%75.0%
53.85%265.269811,12244.4%58.8%
57.69%261.647810,32740.0%68.8%
53.85%261.44759,36350.0%58.3%
52.00%255.788511,31560.0%40.0%
33.33%245.284010,88636.4%30.8%
43.48%235.874910,68575.0%26.7%
52.17%231.066112,35360.0%46.1%
43.48%232.056411,86244.4%42.9%
40.91%224.656012,08157.1%33.3%
50.00%226.175412,24162.5%42.9%
36.36%222.060911,50022.2%46.1%
63.64%221.45509,58471.4%60.0%
54.55%221.44499,16650.0%58.3%
50.00%225.67609,58858.3%40.0%
50.00%221.35289,79345.5%54.5%
47.62%214.484710,16333.3%58.3%
38.10%212.471211,27640.0%36.4%
47.62%214.972211,16555.6%41.7%
52.38%211.74969,87275.0%22.2%
65.00%201.367711,96677.8%54.5%
57.89%192.162811,31750.0%61.5%
63.16%196.286411,99866.7%60.0%
63.16%193.874510,99577.8%50.0%
44.44%181.266111,68040.0%50.0%
33.33%181.55199,69733.3%33.3%
38.89%182.25769,79733.3%44.4%
61.11%181.060111,46371.4%54.5%
50.00%185.875610,48955.6%44.4%
29.41%175.078011,88528.6%30.0%
35.29%174.56629,62657.1%20.0%
29.41%171.34079,35625.0%33.3%
52.94%171.866313,673100.0%46.7%
70.59%171.062314,08942.9%90.0%
64.71%171.171410,95275.0%55.6%
31.25%161.368712,0440.0%45.5%
37.50%165.171912,18450.0%30.0%
31.25%160.851710,16020.0%50.0%
53.33%151.54979,88566.7%33.3%
33.33%150.954610,03840.0%20.0%
28.57%145.891511,01233.3%25.0%
46.15%131.55069,22560.0%37.5%
61.54%131.35529,34357.1%66.7%
53.85%130.859711,25057.1%50.0%
46.15%134.74689,94533.3%57.1%
41.67%121.453612,19033.3%44.4%
41.67%125.572611,36960.0%28.6%
16.67%124.974910,7680.0%28.6%
45.45%111.86339,86228.6%75.0%
63.64%115.983613,059100.0%50.0%
72.73%115.888912,43680.0%66.7%
54.55%110.753611,56466.7%40.0%
20.00%102.694112,0630.0%40.0%
70.00%106.488110,71671.4%66.7%
60.00%105.883510,92980.0%40.0%
40.00%101.457112,04750.0%33.3%
60.00%100.761212,16060.0%60.0%
70.00%105.373211,08166.7%75.0%
55.56%91.065711,00860.0%50.0%
55.56%93.971810,29750.0%66.7%
100.00%85.56558,935100.0%0.0%
50.00%86.01,31910,48525.0%75.0%
12.50%80.757312,17733.3%0.0%
25.00%85.380211,77050.0%16.7%
50.00%81.758713,04150.0%50.0%
62.50%82.14869,70650.0%75.0%
42.86%74.84479,7210.0%75.0%
50.00%62.857711,9200.0%60.0%
66.67%66.05399,620100.0%33.3%
50.00%64.76848,93950.0%50.0%
100.00%65.796612,647100.0%100.0%
33.33%60.963911,25825.0%50.0%
66.67%63.96049,77150.0%100.0%
33.33%63.184413,80950.0%25.0%
40.00%51.13698,0980.0%100.0%
60.00%56.292113,2680.0%75.0%
40.00%54.967712,5700.0%50.0%
80.00%55.855510,00466.7%100.0%
0.00%54.090111,4860.0%0.0%
40.00%52.186315,2460.0%40.0%
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Poppy vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Poppy do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Poppy is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Poppy build against Fiddlesticks includes Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate, Bandlepipes 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 Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Poppy counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 52.4% win rate. Poppy has a solid advantage over Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Poppy against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Poppy against Fiddlesticks, 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.