Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Poppyvs Warwick

CTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Warwick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Poppy wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Warwick based on 6 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 Warwick 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
Warwick - 66.7% win rateWarwick(66.7%)
Poppy - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
66.7% WR
VS
Warwick vs Poppy matchup - 33.3% win rate
Warwick
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Warwick Matchup?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
2.9
CS / min
3.6
579
DMG / min
747
11,657
Gold / game
15,353
169
Heal / min
686
1,662
DMG Mitigated / min
1,829
1.2
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Poppy vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Warwick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Warwick's 33.3%, giving Poppy a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Warwick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 683 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy players can confidently pick into Warwick and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Warwick 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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.9Poppy
3.6Warwick
Warwick edges out Poppy by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Warwick.
Damage
579Poppy
747Warwick
Warwick heavily out-damages Poppy by 168 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Warwick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,657Poppy
15,353Warwick
Warwick generates a commanding 3,696 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick 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
1.2Poppy
1.1Warwick
Both Poppy and Warwick 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
1,831Poppy
2,514Warwick
Warwick vastly out-sustains Poppy, healing and mitigating 683 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy0.0%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick0.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Poppy and Warwick, with Poppy holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 Warwick. 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. Warwick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Poppy Runes Against Warwick

Resolve rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs WarwickResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Poppy rune vs WarwickShield Bash - best Poppy rune vs WarwickBone Plating - best Poppy rune vs WarwickRevitalize - best Poppy rune vs Warwick
Sorcery rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs WarwickSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Poppy rune vs WarwickScorch - best Poppy rune vs Warwick
100.0% WR

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

How does Poppy do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Poppy vs Warwick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Warwick's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Poppy do against Warwick in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Warwick with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Warwick in the late game?

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

Poppy wins the matchup against Warwick with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Poppy build against Warwick?

The best Poppy build against Warwick includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Force of Nature 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 Warwick?

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

Does Poppy counter Warwick?

Yes, Poppy has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 66.7% win rate. Poppy strongly counters Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Poppy against Warwick?

When playing Poppy against Warwick, 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.