Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Kha'Zix

CTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Kha'Zix is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kha'Zix based on 5 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 Kha'Zix 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
60.0% WR
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Kha'Zix vs Poppy matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kha'Zix
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Kha'Zix Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.6
579
DMG / min
572
12,850
Gold / game
12,815
338
Heal / min
396
1,455
DMG Mitigated / min
523
1.3
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Poppy vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 40.0%, giving Poppy a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kha'Zix 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 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Kha'Zix and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Kha'Zix in League of Legends

Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Kha'Zix, 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
0.8Poppy
0.6Kha'Zix
Poppy and Kha'Zix farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
579Poppy
572Kha'Zix
Damage output is virtually even between Poppy and Kha'Zix, with only 7 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
12,850Poppy
12,815Kha'Zix
Poppy and Kha'Zix generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 34 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Poppy
0.2Kha'Zix
Poppy brings significantly more crowd control than Kha'Zix, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Poppy far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kha'Zix should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,793Poppy
919Kha'Zix
Poppy vastly out-sustains Kha'Zix, healing and mitigating 874 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kha'Zix is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kha'Zix, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Poppy Build Against Kha'Zix

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kha'Zix, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Kha'Zix are Sundered Sky, Dead Man's Plate and Thornmail. 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 Kha'Zix. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Kha'Zix early game win rateKha'Zix50.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%
Kha'Zix late game win rateKha'Zix33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Poppy and Kha'Zix, with Poppy holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kha'Zix. 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. Kha'Zix players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Kha'Zix

Sorcery rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs Kha'ZixSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Poppy rune vs Kha'ZixNimbus Cloak - best Poppy rune vs Kha'ZixCelerity - best Poppy rune vs Kha'ZixWaterwalking - best Poppy rune vs Kha'Zix
Domination rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs Kha'ZixDomination
Cheap Shot - best Poppy rune vs Kha'ZixRelentless Hunter - best Poppy rune vs Kha'Zix
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Poppy to press their advantage against Kha'Zix, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
63.89%721.35059,46166.7%61.9%
38.71%621.34869,46639.1%38.5%
60.71%561.34739,34552.4%65.7%
46.30%541.35449,91040.0%50.0%
61.22%491.55649,95470.0%55.2%
51.06%471.35178,99560.0%44.4%
46.81%472.162810,43337.5%51.6%
52.78%361.456010,00680.0%42.3%
55.56%361.252410,03858.3%54.2%
51.52%332.458310,01950.0%52.4%
66.67%301.157710,89360.0%73.3%
44.83%294.96919,65645.5%44.4%
33.33%271.46039,66654.5%18.8%
38.46%261.44938,84038.5%38.5%
64.00%255.074511,33750.0%73.3%
62.50%245.269610,35866.7%61.1%
54.17%241.76339,28645.5%61.5%
58.33%242.26569,63855.6%60.0%
37.50%241.567611,41850.0%28.6%
52.17%231.651610,79350.0%52.9%
59.09%221.155410,07171.4%53.3%
33.33%215.76759,30920.0%45.5%
47.62%215.376710,68542.9%50.0%
55.00%200.754711,54560.0%53.3%
35.00%204.375910,46433.3%36.4%
60.00%201.656810,80071.4%53.9%
63.16%191.25047,59158.3%71.4%
52.63%191.34407,54030.0%77.8%
68.42%195.381612,303100.0%64.7%
68.42%193.571511,98660.0%71.4%
38.89%181.35129,80542.9%36.4%
38.89%181.25958,82340.0%37.5%
38.89%181.35388,07140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.34739,62262.5%50.0%
38.89%184.674110,02125.0%50.0%
47.06%171.55428,72850.0%44.4%
41.18%171.372311,35228.6%50.0%
47.06%170.758411,47437.5%55.6%
47.06%175.01,01510,81457.1%40.0%
47.06%171.35359,39342.9%50.0%
41.18%171.055612,02883.3%18.2%
43.75%165.780112,38866.7%38.5%
43.75%161.25429,31033.3%50.0%
62.50%165.08079,88871.4%55.6%
50.00%160.960911,91140.0%54.5%
20.00%154.257210,6260.0%27.3%
66.67%153.569711,164100.0%54.5%
60.00%151.365110,92950.0%66.7%
73.33%151.15498,59687.5%57.1%
33.33%151.45008,70150.0%22.2%
46.67%151.14938,75066.7%33.3%
64.29%141.444110,20680.0%55.6%
42.86%145.178310,09360.0%33.3%
42.86%145.17829,95328.6%57.1%
42.86%145.068310,45033.3%50.0%
30.77%130.958510,86520.0%37.5%
76.92%131.14459,401100.0%66.7%
23.08%132.261511,2610.0%33.3%
38.46%130.870912,80325.0%44.4%
30.77%130.752511,22620.0%37.5%
46.15%132.15849,66933.3%50.0%
46.15%133.66508,84560.0%37.5%
41.67%125.790310,9060.0%71.4%
72.73%115.39409,47575.0%66.7%
54.55%115.81,03711,14225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.169714,30450.0%44.4%
63.64%111.45259,20060.0%66.7%
54.55%111.34987,26750.0%57.1%
50.00%105.570310,60040.0%60.0%
30.00%104.177211,46350.0%25.0%
30.00%103.37068,50433.3%25.0%
70.00%106.084610,72375.0%66.7%
30.00%106.07369,01337.5%0.0%
33.33%95.17238,84620.0%50.0%
77.78%90.562111,74966.7%83.3%
55.56%90.883311,544100.0%20.0%
55.56%92.55848,37350.0%66.7%
55.56%95.97569,14540.0%75.0%
66.67%94.56819,484100.0%57.1%
62.50%85.499010,57133.3%80.0%
50.00%83.76159,58650.0%50.0%
62.50%80.660810,22733.3%80.0%
50.00%81.25689,39866.7%40.0%
50.00%82.76789,28125.0%75.0%
37.50%81.45149,00233.3%40.0%
62.50%85.284610,04333.3%80.0%
28.57%70.96677,21125.0%33.3%
28.57%71.25038,9140.0%40.0%
71.43%70.653911,52150.0%80.0%
42.86%72.773411,95950.0%33.3%
42.86%71.14868,75850.0%33.3%
42.86%75.57678,62750.0%33.3%
42.86%75.879111,368100.0%33.3%
14.29%72.45129,0920.0%25.0%
33.33%63.894411,59250.0%25.0%
50.00%65.190712,41050.0%50.0%
33.33%61.95598,87625.0%50.0%
33.33%60.849410,6270.0%40.0%
66.67%65.653910,04266.7%66.7%
33.33%65.778110,8670.0%40.0%
60.00%50.44379,25333.3%100.0%
60.00%51.25919,71750.0%66.7%
60.00%50.857912,85050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.395410,361100.0%66.7%
20.00%54.25089,8640.0%33.3%

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Poppy vs Kha'Zix - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Kha'Zix in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kha'Zix's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Poppy do against Kha'Zix in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Kha'Zix with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Kha'Zix in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Kha'Zix matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Kha'Zix with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Kha'Zix?

The best Poppy build against Kha'Zix includes Sundered Sky, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail 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 Kha'Zix?

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

Does Poppy counter Kha'Zix?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Kha'Zix with a 60.0% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Kha'Zix in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Poppy against Kha'Zix?

When playing Poppy against Kha'Zix, 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.