- Win Rate
- 48.8%
- Pick Rate
- 0.4%
- Ban Rate
- 1.6%
Poppy Top Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 373
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Runeterra has no shortage of valiant champions, but few are as tenacious as Poppy. Bearing the legendary hammer of Orlon, a weapon twice her size, this determined yordle has spent untold years searching in secret for the fabled “Hero of Demacia,” said to be its rightful wielder. Until then, she dutifully charges into battle, pushing back the kingdom's enemies with every whirling strike.
Is Poppy Good in Patch 26.19?
Poppy is weak in Patch 26.19: D tier as Top — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. That is down 0.8 points from Patch 26.18. Poppy is banned in 1.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 4.4%.
- Tier
- D
- Win Rate
- 48.8%
- Pick Rate
- 0.4%
- Ban Rate
- 1.6%
- Win rate change
- −0.8vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Top)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Poppy →
Poppy Roles
Poppy goes Support in 52% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Poppy Changes
Quick overview of Poppy's optimal setup in League of Legends. Poppy's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, using Grasp of the Undying, Shield Bash, Bone Plating for maximum effectiveness. Poppy performs well against Nasus, Fiora, Aatrox but struggles against Darius, Sett, Yone.
Poppy Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Poppy stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage mitigated: better than 93% of champions
- Vision score: better than 82% of champions
- Crowd control: better than 80% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to champions: below 85% of champions
Poppy ranks in the 86.8 percentile for early game strength, 9.4 percentile for late game scaling, 14.5 percentile for objective control, 57.1 percentile for support strength, 5.7 percentile for creep farming, and 22.6 percentile for damage output.
Poppy exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Poppy's performance shows a 62.5% win rate difference between Iron and Master tiers, indicating that Poppy rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (0.0% win rate), players may struggle to execute Poppy's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Master (62.5% win rate), Poppy's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Poppy has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Poppy should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (0.0%), Bronze (33.3%), Silver (60.9%), Gold (46.0%), Platinum (42.9%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Poppy's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Poppy an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
Theorycraft Your Next Poppy Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Poppy matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
Poppy Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Poppy Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 56.41% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.86% in 45 minute games. Understanding Poppy Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Poppy Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Poppy good in Patch 26.19?
Not this patch: Poppy is D tier as Top with a 48.8% win rate.
What lane is Poppy played in?
Mostly Support (52% of ranked games), also Top (30%), Jungle (17%).
How often is Poppy banned?
Poppy is banned in 1.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 4.4%.
What is Poppy good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Poppy stands out for Damage mitigated (93/100), Vision score (82/100), Crowd control (80/100).
Which champions are similar to Poppy?
Champions that play like Poppy: Irelia, Yone, Bel'Veth.