Taric - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Taricvs Poppy

CSupportTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taric vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Taric wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Poppy based on 17 games. Taric holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Taric build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taric vs Poppy matchup.

Taric Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taric 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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Poppy - 70.6% win ratePoppy(70.6%)
Taric - 70.6% win rate in this matchup
Taric
70.6% WR
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Poppy vs Taric matchup - 29.4% win rate
Poppy
29.4% WR

Who Wins the Taric vs Poppy Matchup?

Taric wins the Taric vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Taric
Matches: 17
70.6%
Win Rate
29.4%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
276
DMG / min
407
9,465
Gold / game
9,356
448
Heal / min
128
1,057
DMG Mitigated / min
1,051
1.4
CC / min
1.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Taric vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Taric vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Poppy's 29.4%, giving Taric a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Taric dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Poppy leads by 131 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric 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.

Taric vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Taric wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Taric
1.3Poppy
Taric and Poppy farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
276Taric
407Poppy
Poppy heavily out-damages Taric by 131 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric 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
9,465Taric
9,356Poppy
Taric and Poppy generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 109 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Taric
1.3Poppy
Both Taric and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,505Taric
1,179Poppy
Taric vastly out-sustains Poppy, healing and mitigating 326 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Taric 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 Taric Build Against Poppy

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Taric needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taric against Poppy are Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Taric 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 Taric vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Taric
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Taric early game win rateTaric75.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy25.0%
Late Game
Taric
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Taric late game win rateTaric66.7%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy33.3%

Taric dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Taric can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Taric holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Taric Runes Against Poppy

Inspiration rune tree - Taric primary runes vs PoppyInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Taric rune vs PoppyMagical Footwear - best Taric rune vs PoppyBiscuit Delivery - best Taric rune vs PoppyCosmic Insight - best Taric rune vs Poppy
Resolve rune tree - Taric secondary runes vs PoppyResolve
Revitalize - best Taric rune vs PoppyConditioning - best Taric rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary allows Taric to press their advantage against Poppy, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Taric matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Taric'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 Taric build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Taric matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.08%1021.32588,58248.1%44.0%
49.47%951.22748,59355.3%43.8%
52.33%861.22859,58650.0%53.3%
37.97%791.22658,70638.5%37.5%
51.43%701.22488,57358.8%44.4%
22.58%621.32197,55620.7%24.2%
47.37%571.22469,17334.8%55.9%
54.00%501.32458,71352.2%55.6%
40.43%471.32408,45442.9%38.5%
52.17%461.42587,88151.9%52.6%
53.85%391.22718,67752.9%54.5%
51.28%391.32078,04450.0%52.4%
67.57%371.22188,38656.5%85.7%
44.44%361.32958,51256.3%35.0%
61.76%341.22818,42858.3%70.0%
66.67%331.13118,33861.5%70.0%
46.88%321.12698,75542.9%50.0%
46.67%301.12389,23766.7%38.1%
39.29%281.32428,94030.0%44.4%
48.15%271.53038,77143.8%54.5%
59.26%271.32279,22044.4%66.7%
32.00%251.32817,65037.5%22.2%
56.52%231.12539,19158.3%54.5%
61.90%211.12177,59354.5%70.0%
61.90%211.32608,74662.5%61.5%
61.90%211.12659,01161.5%62.5%
61.90%211.22479,20166.7%55.6%
61.90%211.22648,48871.4%42.9%
52.38%211.22708,37145.5%60.0%
40.00%201.12478,16654.5%22.2%
72.22%181.32878,524100.0%50.0%
47.06%171.41867,81050.0%42.9%
70.59%171.22769,46575.0%66.7%
66.67%151.22667,92963.6%75.0%
57.14%141.12558,09555.6%60.0%
66.67%121.23007,79857.1%80.0%
54.55%111.441810,66666.7%40.0%
44.44%91.31748,4410.0%80.0%
50.00%81.31889,06066.7%40.0%
42.86%70.835411,30650.0%40.0%
42.86%71.442010,20525.0%66.7%
16.67%61.52319,3290.0%25.0%
33.33%61.12619,168100.0%20.0%
50.00%61.22287,07850.0%0.0%
50.00%62.741510,9150.0%75.0%
20.00%51.02969,02733.3%0.0%
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Taric vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taric do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Taric wins the Taric vs Poppy matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Poppy's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Taric do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Taric has the advantage against Poppy with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Taric players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Taric do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Taric takes over the Taric vs Poppy matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Taric vs Poppy matchup?

Taric wins the matchup against Poppy with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Taric build against Poppy?

The best Taric build against Poppy includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, Frozen Heart 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 Taric runes against Poppy?

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

Does Taric counter Poppy?

Yes, Taric has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 70.6% win rate. Taric strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Taric against Poppy?

When playing Taric 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.