Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Poppyvs Skarner

FTankFighter
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Poppy based on 6 games. Skarner 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 Skarner 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
Skarner - 33.3% win rateSkarner(33.3%)
Poppy - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
33.3% WR
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Skarner vs Poppy matchup - 66.7% win rate
Skarner
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Skarner Matchup?

Skarner wins the Poppy vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
2.3
CS / min
2.9
710
DMG / min
693
9,729
Gold / game
10,603
280
Heal / min
331
1,441
DMG Mitigated / min
2,256
1.4
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Poppy vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, giving Skarner a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Skarner dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Skarner leads by 866 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner 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 Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Skarner wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.3Poppy
2.9Skarner
Skarner edges out Poppy 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 Skarner.
Damage
710Poppy
693Skarner
Damage output is virtually even between Poppy and Skarner, with only 17 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
9,729Poppy
10,603Skarner
Skarner generates a commanding 874 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Skarner consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Poppy should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Poppy
1.6Skarner
Both Poppy and Skarner provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,721Poppy
2,587Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Poppy, healing and mitigating 866 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Poppy is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Poppy, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Poppy Build Against Skarner

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy33.3%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner66.7%
Late Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy33.3%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner66.7%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Skarner can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Skarner is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Skarner, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Skarner holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Skarner

Sorcery rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs SkarnerSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Poppy rune vs SkarnerNimbus Cloak - best Poppy rune vs SkarnerCelerity - best Poppy rune vs SkarnerWaterwalking - best Poppy rune vs Skarner
Domination rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs SkarnerDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Poppy rune vs SkarnerGrisly Mementos - best Poppy rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

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


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%781.25169,53643.8%54.4%
48.53%681.35089,09357.6%40.0%
49.23%651.452110,78042.1%52.2%
45.31%641.24879,34733.3%52.5%
48.33%601.34637,94848.6%48.0%
46.43%561.24939,55240.0%50.0%
59.62%521.354010,17243.8%66.7%
33.33%511.24749,59627.8%36.4%
39.53%434.662211,21416.7%48.4%
41.46%411.34559,89227.8%52.2%
46.15%391.45127,87145.0%47.4%
51.28%392.458110,20957.9%45.0%
38.89%361.45249,54750.0%33.3%
50.00%361.35329,61350.0%50.0%
40.00%355.976810,35552.9%27.8%
47.06%345.980910,61847.1%47.1%
48.48%335.170510,78661.5%40.0%
62.50%321.25759,88286.7%41.2%
64.52%315.080110,67750.0%76.5%
35.48%312.26679,44713.3%56.3%
54.84%311.553310,07350.0%58.8%
51.61%314.577911,02827.3%65.0%
43.33%301.86099,59538.5%47.1%
46.67%305.38329,87658.3%38.9%
70.37%271.35459,48384.6%57.1%
33.33%271.24999,06637.5%27.3%
50.00%261.249810,18525.0%61.1%
36.00%255.779110,91350.0%26.7%
40.00%254.875611,68960.0%26.7%
60.00%251.060011,31862.5%58.8%
50.00%245.182910,83950.0%50.0%
37.50%240.757310,72855.6%26.7%
41.67%244.563511,57557.1%35.3%
47.83%231.352010,13937.5%53.3%
47.83%231.34378,89527.3%66.7%
60.87%231.15129,76958.3%63.6%
34.78%234.569811,09325.0%40.0%
65.22%231.351810,30385.7%56.3%
40.91%225.773410,56150.0%30.0%
36.36%221.458010,79755.6%23.1%
45.45%225.882311,11955.6%38.5%
66.67%211.35199,86763.6%70.0%
35.00%201.24929,09333.3%36.4%
45.00%201.24348,66154.5%33.3%
45.00%200.95249,93245.5%44.4%
52.63%194.976210,55355.6%50.0%
31.58%195.86109,75625.0%36.4%
55.56%184.184812,178100.0%38.5%
50.00%180.95459,50736.4%71.4%
44.44%182.164710,35150.0%41.7%
44.44%184.61,05010,15442.9%45.5%
55.56%181.14759,41350.0%60.0%
23.53%173.074210,45514.3%30.0%
52.94%175.293410,91340.0%71.4%
64.71%171.16289,82860.0%71.4%
52.94%171.24608,57154.5%50.0%
37.50%165.784311,81340.0%36.4%
40.00%155.181510,58414.3%62.5%
26.67%156.466610,00416.7%33.3%
46.67%151.44118,48142.9%50.0%
46.67%151.068911,83866.7%41.7%
60.00%150.955110,26462.5%57.1%
71.43%146.778011,30175.0%66.7%
64.29%145.671911,58166.7%63.6%
57.14%145.885910,40850.0%66.7%
28.57%142.257512,33750.0%25.0%
35.71%145.98067,86720.0%75.0%
61.54%131.75028,92283.3%42.9%
23.08%134.789511,9820.0%27.3%
46.15%131.961011,91150.0%44.4%
30.77%130.854110,84742.9%16.7%
38.46%135.471411,36040.0%37.5%
30.77%133.570810,6520.0%44.4%
33.33%120.965512,14550.0%25.0%
66.67%125.575511,71880.0%57.1%
54.55%115.879610,79357.1%50.0%
63.64%115.275412,351100.0%60.0%
45.45%111.653710,27250.0%44.4%
54.55%115.575911,44366.7%40.0%
45.45%114.781011,9450.0%71.4%
50.00%106.37839,92550.0%50.0%
50.00%100.763512,46850.0%50.0%
60.00%105.987811,16450.0%66.7%
50.00%101.67309,78733.3%75.0%
60.00%102.46269,56440.0%80.0%
55.56%94.366910,75250.0%60.0%
44.44%95.79089,28940.0%50.0%
22.22%90.862210,19625.0%20.0%
33.33%96.41,0159,95325.0%40.0%
37.50%81.55388,75740.0%33.3%
75.00%81.561412,50066.7%80.0%
50.00%83.958810,31875.0%25.0%
50.00%81.25408,73566.7%40.0%
37.50%85.789611,12066.7%20.0%
50.00%81.968211,89460.0%33.3%
57.14%72.896211,4930.0%80.0%
57.14%70.961011,012100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.27079,91250.0%80.0%
71.43%70.767610,06766.7%75.0%
28.57%71.352711,618100.0%16.7%
57.14%75.392112,24050.0%60.0%
66.67%63.577910,90650.0%75.0%
83.33%62.178413,277100.0%75.0%
66.67%61.368910,378100.0%60.0%
83.33%61.769513,492100.0%80.0%
66.67%61.357810,255100.0%33.3%
66.67%63.15797,939100.0%0.0%
33.33%62.37109,72933.3%33.3%
50.00%66.06186,51075.0%0.0%
66.67%60.758713,35650.0%75.0%
40.00%55.880710,2380.0%66.7%
40.00%51.35037,93033.3%50.0%
40.00%50.958510,71225.0%100.0%
40.00%55.05198,4190.0%100.0%
60.00%50.753212,62250.0%66.7%
20.00%50.958212,6330.0%25.0%

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Poppy vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Poppy vs Skarner matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Poppy do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Skarner players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Poppy do against Skarner in the late game?

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

Who wins the Poppy vs Skarner matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Poppy with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Skarner?

The best Poppy build against Skarner includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, 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 Skarner?

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

Does Poppy counter Skarner?

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

How do I play Poppy against Skarner?

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