Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Poppy

CMage
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Poppy based on 5 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Poppy matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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
Poppy - 60.0% win ratePoppy(60.0%)
Ryze - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
60.0% WR
VS
Poppy vs Ryze matchup - 40.0% win rate
Poppy
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Poppy Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.3
CS / min
5.8
862
DMG / min
807
10,927
Gold / game
10,238
192
Heal / min
252
676
DMG Mitigated / min
1,852
1.1
CC / min
1.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ryze vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, giving Ryze a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 1,237 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ryze vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Ryze
5.8Poppy
Ryze significantly out-farms Poppy by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Poppy players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
862Ryze
807Poppy
Ryze deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Poppy. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Poppy choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ryze's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,927Ryze
10,238Poppy
Ryze earns 689 more gold per game than Poppy, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Ryze
1.4Poppy
Both Ryze and Poppy 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
868Ryze
2,104Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 1,237 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Poppy

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Poppy are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Ryze 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 Ryze vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze100.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy0.0%
Late Game
Poppy
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze33.3%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy66.7%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ryze must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Poppy reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Poppy 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 Ryze Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ryze rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs PoppyCelerity - best Ryze rune vs PoppyScorch - best Ryze rune vs Poppy
Precision rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Ryze rune vs PoppyCut Down - best Ryze rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Ryze to press their advantage against Poppy, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Ryze 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
49.47%957.791412,39853.9%46.4%
41.86%867.073812,65233.3%46.4%
45.45%777.094011,48829.4%58.1%
57.53%736.894412,44245.7%68.4%
63.93%617.184611,12875.8%50.0%
60.00%607.186712,02655.6%63.6%
59.65%577.41,06312,11456.0%62.5%
59.62%527.080212,05355.0%62.5%
55.77%527.381111,87456.0%55.6%
46.94%497.376711,22344.0%50.0%
45.83%486.91,08812,62860.0%35.7%
35.42%486.876711,47334.8%36.0%
48.94%477.089112,87455.6%44.8%
43.90%417.175410,69945.5%42.1%
42.50%406.978812,07333.3%50.0%
50.00%367.382711,77055.0%43.8%
42.86%357.892512,64143.8%42.1%
38.24%347.699711,56236.8%40.0%
39.39%337.386012,07161.5%25.0%
45.45%336.886711,01060.0%33.3%
43.75%327.374812,42722.2%52.2%
41.94%317.088811,39725.0%47.8%
61.29%317.193211,92964.7%57.1%
56.67%307.285413,03925.0%68.2%
31.03%297.677611,00933.3%28.6%
48.28%297.391612,79244.4%50.0%
62.07%297.085711,66550.0%70.6%
53.57%287.71,01411,97950.0%57.1%
60.71%286.882311,03447.1%81.8%
51.85%276.291211,82133.3%66.7%
56.52%237.083812,82566.7%52.9%
54.55%227.282812,59640.0%66.7%
31.82%227.282410,70821.4%50.0%
52.38%217.171410,65961.5%37.5%
42.86%217.681312,19355.6%33.3%
45.00%206.680713,21966.7%35.7%
36.84%197.51,01513,88333.3%38.5%
55.56%187.489211,55362.5%50.0%
55.56%187.797113,28962.5%50.0%
41.18%177.293510,81722.2%62.5%
50.00%147.694711,86062.5%33.3%
50.00%147.41,07812,12737.5%66.7%
50.00%147.494913,86025.0%60.0%
61.54%137.890112,20257.1%66.7%
61.54%136.71,01912,45260.0%62.5%
50.00%127.675710,64257.1%40.0%
33.33%126.994511,57433.3%33.3%
58.33%127.492212,11042.9%80.0%
41.67%126.982911,03750.0%33.3%
33.33%127.41,10114,611100.0%11.1%
45.45%117.49079,63757.1%25.0%
54.55%116.91,12412,83650.0%57.1%
50.00%107.999413,85175.0%33.3%
40.00%106.982011,97550.0%33.3%
50.00%106.387013,15966.7%42.9%
80.00%107.797912,566100.0%60.0%
33.33%97.679113,8180.0%42.9%
44.44%96.993311,02433.3%50.0%
55.56%97.184511,66133.3%66.7%
55.56%97.01,11212,94933.3%66.7%
55.56%97.590211,82450.0%60.0%
77.78%96.81,09213,04166.7%83.3%
11.11%97.01,00912,41120.0%0.0%
33.33%97.198313,034100.0%14.3%
75.00%87.191613,66650.0%83.3%
75.00%87.51,05314,96975.0%75.0%
62.50%87.41,1859,81350.0%75.0%
25.00%87.560310,6630.0%33.3%
37.50%87.270410,80533.3%40.0%
37.50%87.892013,10660.0%0.0%
71.43%78.21,20611,65166.7%100.0%
28.57%77.07158,41833.3%0.0%
33.33%66.794313,0110.0%50.0%
33.33%67.697612,5340.0%40.0%
50.00%67.31,06914,2260.0%60.0%
50.00%63.875811,56233.3%66.7%
66.67%66.21,01014,3990.0%80.0%
50.00%68.31,12114,1830.0%60.0%
66.67%67.81,00112,39750.0%100.0%
0.00%67.389712,0860.0%0.0%
33.33%66.484014,0080.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,10613,59550.0%66.7%
40.00%55.861810,9650.0%66.7%
40.00%58.19038,7460.0%100.0%
60.00%57.991011,67950.0%100.0%
20.00%57.297011,25333.3%0.0%
20.00%57.11,14017,5610.0%20.0%
60.00%57.61,23113,723100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.591712,73850.0%66.7%
60.00%56.69828,75566.7%50.0%
60.00%56.370911,73266.7%50.0%
60.00%57.386210,927100.0%33.3%
40.00%57.384611,96750.0%33.3%

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Ryze vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Poppy matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Ryze do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Poppy with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Poppy in the late game?

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

Ryze wins the matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Poppy?

The best Ryze build against Poppy includes Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Poppy?

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

Does Ryze counter Poppy?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 60.0% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Ryze against Poppy?

When playing Ryze against Poppy, 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.