Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Shaco

DTankFighter
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Shaco wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Poppy based on 12 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Shaco scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Shaco 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.

Compare against an opponent
Poppy - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
33.3% WR
VS
Shaco vs Poppy matchup - 66.7% win rate
Shaco
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Poppy vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 12
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
663
DMG / min
718
13,183
Gold / game
13,926
300
Heal / min
237
1,636
DMG Mitigated / min
472
1.4
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Poppy vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, giving Shaco a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Shaco outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy needs to press advantages before Shaco reaches their power spikes, while Shaco should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 1,226 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shaco overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Poppy vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Poppy
0.9Shaco
Poppy and Shaco farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
663Poppy
718Shaco
Shaco deals 56 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 Shaco's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,183Poppy
13,926Shaco
Shaco earns 743 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 Shaco slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Poppy
1.1Shaco
Poppy provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Shaco, 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
1,936Poppy
709Shaco
Poppy vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 1,226 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Poppy Build Against Shaco

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Shaco are Sundered Sky, Dead Man's Plate and Randuin's Omen. This combination gives Poppy an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy50.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco50.0%
Late Game
Shaco
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy25.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Poppy and Shaco, 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.

Shaco is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Shaco, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Poppy has the edge early, but Shaco gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Poppy Runes Against Shaco

Precision rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Conqueror - best Poppy rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Poppy rune vs ShacoLegend: Haste - best Poppy rune vs ShacoLast Stand - best Poppy rune vs Shaco
Inspiration rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs ShacoInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Poppy rune vs ShacoCosmic Insight - best Poppy rune vs Shaco
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Poppy the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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
62.86%351.350310,06883.3%52.2%
48.28%291.25129,33853.3%42.9%
53.57%281.35779,98560.0%50.0%
50.00%261.44579,12845.5%53.3%
54.17%241.065812,19541.7%66.7%
47.62%212.06589,66654.5%40.0%
50.00%200.757110,26854.5%44.4%
57.89%191.44739,50945.5%75.0%
55.56%181.35229,07350.0%62.5%
44.44%181.765612,45950.0%42.9%
43.75%161.15809,47833.3%57.1%
50.00%161.55599,25762.5%37.5%
66.67%151.75819,01466.7%66.7%
14.29%141.455310,48825.0%10.0%
35.71%142.25869,16228.6%42.9%
57.14%145.273611,13271.4%42.9%
35.71%140.852211,42860.0%22.2%
57.14%141.066410,52137.5%83.3%
38.46%130.75339,92262.5%0.0%
23.08%131.14508,28628.6%16.7%
69.23%131.35679,36385.7%50.0%
61.54%132.377113,36380.0%50.0%
46.15%130.654111,48050.0%44.4%
53.85%130.870913,53725.0%66.7%
41.67%121.472212,57233.3%50.0%
33.33%121.166313,18350.0%25.0%
8.33%124.548110,36516.7%0.0%
58.33%126.11,2989,66287.5%0.0%
66.67%121.668912,9560.0%80.0%
54.55%111.156610,68750.0%55.6%
63.64%115.872111,70880.0%50.0%
40.00%104.97357,68442.9%33.3%
30.00%101.066612,47240.0%20.0%
50.00%103.182912,17566.7%42.9%
40.00%104.19789,39457.1%0.0%
50.00%104.967310,21650.0%50.0%
55.56%91.359011,958100.0%50.0%
33.33%95.27039,07228.6%50.0%
33.33%90.969212,81833.3%33.3%
33.33%91.658710,81033.3%33.3%
66.67%94.972011,86966.7%66.7%
33.33%91.35319,39228.6%50.0%
55.56%96.374510,27480.0%25.0%
44.44%91.367611,27960.0%25.0%
66.67%91.365813,297100.0%57.1%
66.67%91.960611,654100.0%62.5%
44.44%91.05119,63025.0%60.0%
50.00%80.93987,49350.0%50.0%
37.50%85.679710,37760.0%0.0%
12.50%85.170711,06525.0%0.0%
50.00%85.099011,11575.0%25.0%
37.50%81.54678,56366.7%20.0%
37.50%81.54867,50340.0%33.3%
25.00%81.35839,70733.3%20.0%
75.00%81.66218,727100.0%60.0%
37.50%85.986712,4950.0%42.9%
85.71%71.255311,886100.0%83.3%
42.86%71.057111,0990.0%50.0%
57.14%70.84198,27440.0%100.0%
57.14%70.661511,653100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.763511,15933.3%75.0%
28.57%75.67848,65640.0%0.0%
71.43%76.088511,62375.0%66.7%
42.86%75.365711,78550.0%40.0%
42.86%75.28529,7910.0%50.0%
71.43%71.36438,81675.0%66.7%
16.67%66.276311,6230.0%33.3%
50.00%63.78189,03950.0%0.0%
66.67%63.179411,61266.7%66.7%
50.00%60.756011,5110.0%60.0%
50.00%65.871211,23266.7%33.3%
16.67%64.662211,4140.0%20.0%
33.33%61.45478,1000.0%50.0%
66.67%66.46436,81260.0%100.0%
83.33%60.971212,01150.0%100.0%
33.33%61.548810,6670.0%66.7%
33.33%62.378213,25550.0%25.0%
40.00%50.974613,25950.0%33.3%
60.00%50.855912,892100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.859211,18833.3%0.0%
60.00%53.794212,6640.0%75.0%
20.00%55.01,1358,52425.0%0.0%
20.00%50.54789,9140.0%50.0%

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Poppy vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Poppy vs Shaco matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Poppy do against Shaco in the early game?

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

In the late game, Shaco takes over the Poppy vs Shaco matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Shaco scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Poppy vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Shaco?

The best Poppy build against Shaco includes Sundered Sky, Dead Man's Plate, Randuin's Omen with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Poppy runes against Shaco?

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

Does Poppy counter Shaco?

No, Poppy struggles against Shaco with only a 33.3% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Poppy against Shaco?

When playing Poppy against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Shaco has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.