Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Rellvs Poppy

BTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches3,169,061
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 30, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Poppy wins with a 58.6% win rate (+17.2%) over Rell based on 29 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Rell scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Poppy matchup.

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Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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.

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Rell - 41.4% win rate in this matchup
Rell
41.4% WR
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Poppy vs Rell matchup - 58.6% win rate
Poppy
58.6% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Poppy Matchup?

Poppy wins the Rell vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 29
41.4%
Win Rate
58.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.6
364
DMG / min
504
7,267
Gold / game
8,042
107
Heal / min
121
1,256
DMG Mitigated / min
977
1.4
CC / min
1.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Rell vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 58.6% win rate compared to Rell's 41.4%, giving Poppy a 17.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Rell outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy needs to press advantages before Rell reaches their power spikes, while Rell should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Poppy leads by 140 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rell players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Poppy 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.

Rell vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Poppy wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Rell
1.6Poppy
Rell and Poppy farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
364Rell
504Poppy
Poppy heavily out-damages Rell by 140 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rell should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Poppy's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,267Rell
8,042Poppy
Poppy earns 776 more gold per game than Rell, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Poppy slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Rell
1.4Poppy
Both Rell and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,363Rell
1,098Poppy
Rell vastly out-sustains Poppy, healing and mitigating 266 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell 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 Rell Build Against Poppy

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Poppy are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Protoplasm Harness. This combination gives Rell 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 Rell vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell33.3%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy66.7%
Late Game
Rell
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell62.5%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy37.5%

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

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Rell, 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 Rell reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rell 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 Rell Runes Against Poppy

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs PoppyResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs PoppyShield Bash - best Rell rune vs PoppyBone Plating - best Rell rune vs PoppyUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Poppy
Precision rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Rell rune vs PoppyTriumph - best Rell rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

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


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell 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
50.30%1671.03638,44851.9%48.8%
40.74%1621.13168,56832.4%47.7%
51.80%1391.03248,76150.0%53.1%
50.00%1201.03108,53940.0%58.5%
52.63%1141.03688,77553.3%51.9%
45.13%1131.03238,75539.6%50.0%
46.67%1051.03608,24350.0%43.1%
50.49%1031.03379,65644.7%53.9%
51.35%741.13648,90841.5%63.6%
35.62%731.03328,36341.7%29.7%
60.29%680.93408,40166.7%53.1%
52.94%681.03469,41351.7%53.9%
50.75%671.03058,18863.2%34.5%
46.03%631.03378,81354.2%41.0%
44.44%631.02928,27742.4%46.7%
49.18%611.03638,36743.3%54.8%
41.38%581.03538,58439.3%43.3%
47.27%551.03439,15556.0%40.0%
44.44%541.02927,88446.9%40.9%
49.06%531.13118,76546.1%51.9%
47.06%510.93419,05847.6%46.7%
47.06%511.04038,66840.7%54.2%
47.92%480.93878,70948.0%47.8%
59.52%421.04219,81743.8%69.2%
47.50%401.14118,38825.0%70.0%
41.03%390.93388,71437.5%43.5%
51.43%351.03199,45042.9%57.1%
51.43%351.13469,13241.7%56.5%
61.76%341.03599,66358.3%63.6%
57.58%331.03699,10268.8%47.1%
41.38%291.43647,26733.3%62.5%
50.00%281.03288,32658.3%43.8%
41.67%241.03387,57341.7%41.7%
47.83%231.03379,73971.4%37.5%
47.62%211.03469,42744.4%50.0%
47.06%171.03939,38033.3%54.5%
37.50%161.03428,65745.5%20.0%
57.14%141.03628,90080.0%44.4%
61.54%131.24069,37766.7%57.1%
66.67%120.93158,45357.1%80.0%
30.00%101.22657,40550.0%0.0%
40.00%101.03478,92733.3%50.0%
60.00%100.83529,49680.0%40.0%
75.00%81.03458,96860.0%100.0%
37.50%81.13498,7660.0%60.0%
71.43%71.039210,39175.0%66.7%
57.14%70.93167,36325.0%100.0%
42.86%70.83609,2690.0%60.0%
16.67%60.94249,7710.0%16.7%
50.00%61.85379,47950.0%50.0%
40.00%51.13107,0770.0%66.7%
60.00%51.033510,8190.0%75.0%
40.00%51.43537,77440.0%0.0%

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Rell vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Rell vs Poppy matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to Rell's 41.4%, a 17.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Rell do against Poppy in the early game?

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

How does Rell do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Rell vs Poppy matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Rell scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Poppy matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Rell with a 58.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 17.2 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Poppy?

The best Rell build against Poppy includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Protoplasm Harness with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rell runes against Poppy?

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

Does Rell counter Poppy?

No, Rell struggles against Poppy with only a 41.4% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Rell players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.

How do I play Rell against Poppy?

When playing Rell against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Poppy in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.