Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Poppyvs Wukong

CTankFighter
Patch26.13
Matches177,854
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Poppy wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Wukong 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 Wukong 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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Wukong vs Poppy matchup - 40.0% win rate
Wukong
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Wukong Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.1
CS / min
1.5
687
DMG / min
478
11,428
Gold / game
11,612
343
Heal / min
256
1,514
DMG Mitigated / min
937
1.4
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Poppy vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Wukong 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 Wukong'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 Wukong 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Wukong and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.1Poppy
1.5Wukong
Poppy edges out Wukong by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Poppy.
Damage
687Poppy
478Wukong
Poppy heavily out-damages Wukong by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong 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
11,428Poppy
11,612Wukong
Poppy and Wukong generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 184 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Poppy
0.5Wukong
Poppy brings significantly more crowd control than Wukong, with 0.9 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. Wukong should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,857Poppy
1,193Wukong
Poppy vastly out-sustains Wukong, healing and mitigating 664 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Wukong is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Wukong, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Poppy Build Against Wukong

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%
Wukong late game win rateWukong33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Poppy and Wukong, 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 Wukong. 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. Wukong players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Wukong

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs WukongResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Poppy rune vs WukongShield Bash - best Poppy rune vs WukongSecond Wind - best Poppy rune vs WukongOvergrowth - best Poppy rune vs Wukong
Precision rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs WukongPrecision
Last Stand - best Poppy rune vs WukongPresence of Mind - best Poppy rune vs Wukong
100.0% WR

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


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
65.38%261.352610,25688.9%52.9%
40.91%221.252210,17333.3%46.1%
57.89%191.264510,66366.7%53.9%
55.56%180.967412,32437.5%70.0%
38.89%181.54409,34628.6%45.5%
56.25%162.06719,27455.6%57.1%
66.67%151.44819,80750.0%85.7%
69.23%131.25649,14762.5%80.0%
53.85%130.655010,31750.0%60.0%
61.54%132.067612,94766.7%60.0%
58.33%125.070810,94771.4%40.0%
58.33%121.06179,82737.5%100.0%
54.55%111.35728,83580.0%33.3%
81.82%111.863310,40283.3%80.0%
54.55%112.776412,83580.0%33.3%
80.00%101.25639,307100.0%60.0%
50.00%101.271813,11225.0%66.7%
30.00%101.75889,49440.0%20.0%
50.00%100.773713,74933.3%57.1%
66.67%91.158910,88650.0%71.4%
22.22%91.069513,3900.0%28.6%
12.50%84.547710,03525.0%0.0%
25.00%81.24238,79925.0%25.0%
62.50%81.361512,406100.0%57.1%
37.50%80.748410,18450.0%0.0%
37.50%85.986712,4950.0%42.9%
37.50%81.54867,50340.0%33.3%
37.50%80.854511,32433.3%40.0%
62.50%84.873412,15450.0%66.7%
37.50%81.368912,32250.0%25.0%
50.00%80.754511,77166.7%40.0%
50.00%81.054110,07533.3%60.0%
14.29%71.05317,61216.7%0.0%
14.29%71.151610,1120.0%25.0%
42.86%71.05368,53333.3%100.0%
57.14%76.273311,537100.0%25.0%
42.86%74.570811,5550.0%50.0%
50.00%60.84228,21525.0%100.0%
50.00%66.471711,91350.0%50.0%
50.00%65.31,01210,742100.0%0.0%
50.00%63.677711,91950.0%50.0%
16.67%60.865913,9460.0%20.0%
16.67%61.65169,92033.3%0.0%
16.67%65.16689,75320.0%0.0%
33.33%65.569910,19650.0%0.0%
33.33%65.08299,7540.0%40.0%
66.67%60.759311,106100.0%50.0%
83.33%62.181812,2930.0%100.0%
83.33%61.36498,818100.0%66.7%
66.67%61.658610,297100.0%60.0%
16.67%61.44667,62733.3%0.0%
66.67%66.01,3208,20480.0%0.0%
20.00%55.483410,96833.3%0.0%
40.00%50.962111,2140.0%50.0%
60.00%55.36994,98760.0%0.0%
60.00%55.48119,36175.0%0.0%
60.00%53.794212,6640.0%75.0%
60.00%54.870210,55350.0%66.7%
60.00%52.168711,42850.0%66.7%
40.00%51.45499,6160.0%50.0%
20.00%55.37388,15233.3%0.0%
60.00%51.46669,303100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.761513,326100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.14338,57150.0%33.3%

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Poppy vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Wukong matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Wukong's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Poppy do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Wukong 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Wukong 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 Wukong matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Wukong with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 Wukong?

The best Poppy build against Wukong includes Sundered Sky, Fimbulwinter, Spirit Visage 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 Wukong?

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

Does Poppy counter Wukong?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Wukong with a 60.0% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Wukong in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Poppy against Wukong?

When playing Poppy against Wukong, 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.