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

Poppyvs Nasus

DTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Poppy wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Nasus based on 13 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 Nasus 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
Nasus - 61.5% win rateNasus(61.5%)
Poppy - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
61.5% WR
VS
Nasus vs Poppy matchup - 38.5% win rate
Nasus
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Nasus Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
5.4
CS / min
6.2
981
DMG / min
767
10,399
Gold / game
10,364
269
Heal / min
574
1,930
DMG Mitigated / min
1,755
1.6
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Poppy vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Nasus's 38.5%, giving Poppy a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nasus 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.4Poppy
6.2Nasus
Nasus significantly out-farms Poppy by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Nasus 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
981Poppy
767Nasus
Poppy heavily out-damages Nasus by 214 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
10,399Poppy
10,364Nasus
Poppy and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 35 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.6Poppy
0.8Nasus
Poppy provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, 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
2,199Poppy
2,329Nasus
Nasus heals and mitigates 129 more damage per minute than Poppy, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Nasus to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Poppy.

Best Poppy Build Against Nasus

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Nasus are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Fimbulwinter. 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 Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy66.7%
Nasus early game win rateNasus33.3%
Late Game
Poppy
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy57.1%
Nasus late game win rateNasus42.9%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nasus. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Nasus. 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. Nasus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Nasus

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs NasusResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Poppy rune vs NasusShield Bash - best Poppy rune vs NasusSecond Wind - best Poppy rune vs NasusOvergrowth - best Poppy rune vs Nasus
Precision rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs NasusPrecision
Last Stand - best Poppy rune vs NasusPresence of Mind - best Poppy rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

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

How does Poppy do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Nasus matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Nasus's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Poppy do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Nasus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Poppy vs Nasus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Nasus matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Nasus with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Nasus?

The best Poppy build against Nasus includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Fimbulwinter 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 Nasus?

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

Does Poppy counter Nasus?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 61.5% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Poppy against Nasus?

When playing Poppy against Nasus, 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.