Poppyvs Xerath
Poppy vs Xerath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Xerath wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Poppy based on 13 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Xerath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Xerath 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.
Xerath(46.1%)Who Wins the Poppy vs Xerath Matchup?
Poppy vs Xerath Matchup Summary
The Poppy vs Xerath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Poppy's 46.1%, giving Xerath a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Xerath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy needs to press advantages before Xerath reaches their power spikes, while Xerath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 720 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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 Xerath 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 Xerath Laning Phase Breakdown
Xerath is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Xerath holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Poppy Build Against Xerath
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Xerath, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Xerath are Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate and Thornmail. 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 Xerath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Poppy60.0%Xerath40.0%Poppy37.5%Xerath62.5%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Xerath. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Poppy must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Xerath reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Xerath survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Poppy Runes Against Xerath
Domination
Inspiration
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Poppy the best tools to compete against Xerath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.54% | 99 | 1.3 | 488 | 9,497 | 46.3% | 58.6% | |
| 56.47% | 85 | 1.4 | 508 | 10,038 | 58.1% | 55.6% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 1.2 | 462 | 9,634 | 43.8% | 51.1% | |
| 55.84% | 77 | 1.3 | 493 | 9,587 | 60.6% | 52.3% | |
| 38.89% | 72 | 1.4 | 490 | 9,177 | 43.2% | 34.3% | |
| 67.21% | 61 | 1.3 | 573 | 10,609 | 65.5% | 68.8% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 1.3 | 520 | 10,384 | 61.5% | 48.5% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 2.4 | 635 | 9,535 | 40.7% | 48.4% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 1.4 | 515 | 9,978 | 54.2% | 51.5% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 1.3 | 486 | 9,391 | 50.0% | 35.5% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 2.5 | 613 | 10,379 | 43.5% | 44.4% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 1.2 | 461 | 9,192 | 65.2% | 62.5% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 1.4 | 463 | 8,886 | 59.1% | 40.0% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 0.8 | 595 | 12,724 | 43.8% | 43.3% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 1.4 | 459 | 8,729 | 50.0% | 29.2% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 4.9 | 806 | 10,575 | 40.9% | 40.9% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 4.2 | 847 | 11,586 | 61.1% | 34.6% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 3.9 | 774 | 10,646 | 45.5% | 45.0% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 1.3 | 521 | 9,358 | 50.0% | 30.4% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.7 | 562 | 10,259 | 23.1% | 44.0% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.3 | 568 | 9,126 | 53.9% | 41.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.1 | 500 | 10,026 | 68.8% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 3.6 | 960 | 11,423 | 60.0% | 45.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.0 | 805 | 11,380 | 43.8% | 55.6% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.8 | 900 | 11,401 | 64.7% | 47.1% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 5.0 | 831 | 10,580 | 56.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 1.1 | 505 | 9,205 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 1.2 | 539 | 10,586 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 3.8 | 742 | 11,946 | 40.0% | 43.5% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 5.3 | 718 | 10,673 | 42.9% | 57.9% | |
| 65.63% | 32 | 1.3 | 540 | 9,781 | 69.2% | 63.2% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 4.7 | 604 | 10,214 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 419 | 8,357 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.6 | 470 | 10,038 | 45.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 499 | 9,216 | 46.7% | 53.9% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 5.8 | 754 | 10,344 | 53.3% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.2 | 698 | 11,122 | 44.4% | 58.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.6 | 478 | 10,327 | 40.0% | 68.8% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.4 | 475 | 9,363 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 5.7 | 885 | 11,315 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.2 | 840 | 10,886 | 36.4% | 30.8% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.8 | 749 | 10,685 | 75.0% | 26.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.0 | 661 | 12,353 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.0 | 564 | 11,862 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 4.6 | 560 | 12,081 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.1 | 754 | 12,241 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 2.0 | 609 | 11,500 | 22.2% | 46.1% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.4 | 550 | 9,584 | 71.4% | 60.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.4 | 449 | 9,166 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.6 | 760 | 9,588 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.3 | 528 | 9,793 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.4 | 847 | 10,163 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 2.4 | 712 | 11,276 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.9 | 722 | 11,165 | 55.6% | 41.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.7 | 496 | 9,872 | 75.0% | 22.2% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 677 | 11,966 | 77.8% | 54.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 2.1 | 628 | 11,317 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.2 | 864 | 11,998 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 3.8 | 745 | 10,995 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 661 | 11,680 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.5 | 519 | 9,697 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 2.2 | 576 | 9,797 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.0 | 601 | 11,463 | 71.4% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.8 | 756 | 10,489 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 5.0 | 780 | 11,885 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 4.5 | 662 | 9,626 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.3 | 407 | 9,356 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.8 | 663 | 13,673 | 100.0% | 46.7% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.0 | 623 | 14,089 | 42.9% | 90.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 714 | 10,952 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 687 | 12,044 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.1 | 719 | 12,184 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 0.8 | 517 | 10,160 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 497 | 9,885 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 546 | 10,038 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.8 | 915 | 11,012 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 506 | 9,225 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 552 | 9,343 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 597 | 11,250 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.7 | 468 | 9,945 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.4 | 536 | 12,190 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.5 | 726 | 11,369 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 749 | 10,768 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.8 | 633 | 9,862 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.9 | 836 | 13,059 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.8 | 889 | 12,436 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.7 | 536 | 11,564 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.6 | 941 | 12,063 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 881 | 10,716 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 835 | 10,929 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 571 | 12,047 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 612 | 12,160 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 732 | 11,081 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 657 | 11,008 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.9 | 718 | 10,297 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 655 | 8,935 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 1,319 | 10,485 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 573 | 12,177 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 802 | 11,770 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 587 | 13,041 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 486 | 9,706 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.8 | 447 | 9,721 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.8 | 577 | 11,920 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 539 | 9,620 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.7 | 684 | 8,939 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 966 | 12,647 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 639 | 11,258 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 604 | 9,771 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 844 | 13,809 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 369 | 8,098 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 921 | 13,268 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 677 | 12,570 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 555 | 10,004 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 901 | 11,486 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 863 | 15,246 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
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Poppy vs Xerath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Poppy do against Xerath in League of Legends?
Xerath wins the Poppy vs Xerath matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Poppy's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Poppy do against Xerath in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Xerath with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Xerath in the late game?
In the late game, Xerath takes over the Poppy vs Xerath matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Poppy vs Xerath matchup?
Xerath wins the matchup against Poppy with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Poppy build against Xerath?
The best Poppy build against Xerath includes Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Poppy runes against Xerath?
The best Poppy runes against Xerath use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Poppy vs Xerath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Poppy counter Xerath?
No, Poppy struggles against Xerath with only a 46.1% win rate. Xerath has the advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Xerath's lead.
How do I play Poppy against Xerath?
When playing Poppy against Xerath, play cautiously and avoid Xerath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Xerath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.