Rengarvs Poppy
Rengar vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Rengar based on 17 games. Poppy wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Poppy matchup.
Rengar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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.
Poppy(47.1%)Who Wins the Rengar vs Poppy Matchup?
Rengar vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Rengar vs Poppy matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Rengar's 47.1%, giving Poppy a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Poppy leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Poppy is slightly favored, Rengar can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Poppy's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Rengar vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Rengar is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rengar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Rengar Build Against Poppy
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Poppy are Profane Hydra, Edge of Night and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Poppy. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Poppy matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Rengar0.0%Poppy100.0%Rengar53.3%Poppy46.7%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, 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 Rengar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rengar 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 Rengar Runes Against Poppy
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Rengar the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.21% | 224 | 1.0 | 798 | 13,565 | 45.1% | 50.8% | |
| 49.24% | 132 | 1.1 | 809 | 14,147 | 41.3% | 56.5% | |
| 38.46% | 117 | 1.1 | 784 | 13,286 | 44.7% | 34.3% | |
| 53.21% | 109 | 1.1 | 764 | 13,786 | 47.5% | 56.5% | |
| 43.81% | 105 | 1.1 | 822 | 13,834 | 34.8% | 50.9% | |
| 38.61% | 101 | 1.1 | 753 | 13,085 | 29.2% | 47.2% | |
| 42.22% | 90 | 1.3 | 805 | 13,452 | 40.0% | 44.0% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 1.3 | 815 | 13,189 | 34.0% | 62.2% | |
| 52.38% | 84 | 1.2 | 861 | 14,881 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 56.10% | 82 | 1.2 | 740 | 12,948 | 41.0% | 69.8% | |
| 37.33% | 75 | 1.1 | 725 | 12,988 | 23.5% | 48.8% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 1.0 | 833 | 14,090 | 46.4% | 55.8% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,448 | 41.2% | 54.0% | |
| 42.03% | 69 | 1.4 | 923 | 13,160 | 38.2% | 45.7% | |
| 46.15% | 65 | 1.1 | 788 | 13,262 | 33.3% | 62.1% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 0.9 | 731 | 12,226 | 50.0% | 57.7% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 1.6 | 765 | 12,876 | 45.8% | 45.7% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 1.0 | 804 | 13,980 | 35.5% | 46.1% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 1.2 | 823 | 12,670 | 40.7% | 46.4% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 1.2 | 826 | 14,625 | 57.9% | 42.9% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 1.0 | 819 | 12,873 | 56.3% | 57.9% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 1.1 | 855 | 13,529 | 45.0% | 51.7% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 1.4 | 703 | 13,592 | 33.3% | 54.8% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 1.4 | 861 | 12,693 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 1.2 | 775 | 14,137 | 23.5% | 36.0% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 1.1 | 749 | 14,436 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 994 | 14,775 | 52.6% | 52.4% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.4 | 813 | 13,262 | 55.0% | 61.1% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 1.3 | 725 | 13,655 | 47.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 1.1 | 886 | 14,600 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 1.4 | 753 | 14,288 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 0.9 | 873 | 15,108 | 36.4% | 57.9% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,360 | 47.1% | 33.3% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.4 | 718 | 12,541 | 35.7% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 1.1 | 720 | 12,360 | 46.7% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.0 | 731 | 12,303 | 53.9% | 46.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.1 | 807 | 12,212 | 46.7% | 45.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 2.7 | 795 | 12,630 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.5 | 746 | 13,505 | 27.3% | 53.9% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 0.9 | 927 | 15,016 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 1.1 | 812 | 13,628 | 23.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 0.9 | 766 | 14,046 | 54.5% | 54.5% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.6 | 733 | 12,829 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 935 | 15,653 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 835 | 15,041 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.1 | 860 | 13,812 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.1 | 809 | 15,579 | 0.0% | 53.3% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.5 | 864 | 15,197 | 87.5% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.5 | 852 | 11,950 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 3.0 | 975 | 14,134 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 856 | 14,199 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 710 | 11,056 | 45.5% | 25.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 2.0 | 653 | 11,081 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.2 | 881 | 12,545 | 16.7% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 829 | 13,674 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.6 | 861 | 15,395 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.0 | 788 | 14,267 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 815 | 12,896 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 927 | 14,181 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 713 | 13,489 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.4 | 619 | 10,532 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.2 | 834 | 14,392 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 695 | 12,934 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 731 | 13,278 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 767 | 13,353 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 935 | 15,330 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 880 | 11,665 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 1,118 | 15,684 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.2 | 925 | 13,691 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 832 | 14,387 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,314 | 15,009 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.4 | 734 | 14,055 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 675 | 11,172 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 805 | 13,589 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.2 | 1,082 | 16,861 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 754 | 12,312 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 973 | 15,733 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 562 | 9,948 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 951 | 15,275 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 666 | 13,070 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 547 | 11,974 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Rengar vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rengar do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Rengar vs Poppy matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Rengar's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Rengar do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Rengar with a 100.0% 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 Rengar do against Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Poppy matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rengar vs Poppy matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Rengar with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.
What is the best Rengar build against Poppy?
The best Rengar build against Poppy includes Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Rengar runes against Poppy?
The best Rengar runes against Poppy use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Rengar vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Rengar counter Poppy?
No, Rengar struggles against Poppy with only a 47.1% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.
How do I play Rengar against Poppy?
When playing Rengar 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.