Poppy is one of the most underrated but overpowered champions in Wild Rift right now. Whether you’re picking her in the jungle or top lane, Poppy brings a terrifying mix of burst damage, hard crowd control, and unmatched utility thanks to her broken Q and anti-dash W.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to master Poppy like a pro, including her best builds, combos, lane strategies, and how to make use of her busted kit before Riot decides to nerf her.

🛡️ Best Builds for Poppy (Top & Jungle)

Before we dive into gameplay, let’s start with runes and builds. Here’s what you want:

Top Lane Build

  • Core Items: Trinity Force → Serylda’s Grudge → Thornmail → Sterak’s Gage → Amaranth’s Twinguard
  • Boots: Plated Steelcaps / Mercury’s Treads + Protobelt or Gargoyle
  • Runes: Grasp of the Undying, Weakness, Second Wind, Overgrowth

Jungle Build

  • Core Items: Trinity Force → Dead Man’s Plate → Thornmail → Amaranth’s Twinguard
  • Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity + Glorious Enchant
  • Runes: Aftershock, Brutal, Adaptive Carapace, Hunter – Titan

🧠 Poppy Ability Rundown

🔘 Passive – Iron Ambassador

  • Tosses a buckler (shield) on auto every 12s (scales down to 6s)
  • Acts like a ranged melee attack
  • Grasp of the Undying + Sheen PROCS with it
  • Can be picked up for a shield or returns if target dies

🔨 Q – Hammer Shock (Max First)

  • Slams the ground, deals max HP % damage TWICE
  • Flat + 90% AD + 9% enemy max HP per hit
  • Slows and explodes again after a short delay
  • This ability is disgustingly broken right now

🔥 “You can delete enemies with Q alone. This needs a nerf ASAP.” – RiftGuides

🚫 W – Steadfast Presence (Max Last)

  • Passive: +12% Armor & MR (doubles when below 40% HP)
  • Active: Creates a zone that blocks all dashes, grounds enemies, and slows them
  • Enemies hit become grounded – they can’t dash or flash after

🧱 E – Heroic Charge (Max Second)

  • Dashes forward, pins enemies into walls for bonus damage + stun
  • Core setup for Q and full combo
  • E + Wall = Guaranteed CC chain

💥 R – Keeper’s Verdict

  • Hold to charge knockback that launches enemies toward their Nexus
  • Tap for a short-range knockup
  • Great for disengage or isolating carries

⚠️ You can’t flash during ult, but you can flash before casting to reposition.

🔄 Poppy Combos & Mechanics

🔧 Essential Combos

  • Basic All-In: E → Q → Auto → W (anti-escape)
  • Flash Engage: Flash → E (into wall) → Q → Auto → R (if needed)
  • Ultimate Peel: R (tap) to knock up diver, W to deny follow-up

❗ Notable Mechanics

  • You CAN’T E → Flash, but you CAN Flash → E
  • Q applies Grasp, Sheen procs, and scales like a truck
  • Passive instantly returns if it kills the target
  • Plant kills (like Scryer’s Bloom) trigger shield

🧱 Laning Phase – Poppy Top Tips

  • Use Passive + Grasp trades to zone and win early
  • Q can clear entire waves in 2 casts
  • Abuse your insane base stats—Poppy wins most 1v1s
  • Save E to punish enemy dashes
  • Freeze waves to force trades under turret, then all-in with Flash combo

🌲 Jungle Pathing – Poppy Jungle Tips

  • Start Blue Buff for mana sustainability
  • Max Q for clear speed, use E to stun camps into walls
  • Poppy is an insane early ganker—use Flash + E into wall for guaranteed kills
  • Deny mobility champs with W—perfect into Lee Sin, Irelia, Yasuo, etc.
  • Transition into unkillable frontliner late with Amaranth and Thornmail

🧪 Wild Stats & Playstyle

Poppy excels in:

  • Burst trades
  • CC lockdown
  • Anti-mobility comps
  • Objective fights (insane zoning with R + W)

But what really makes her busted is that she’s simple to play, ridiculously strong in every phase, and hard counters half the champion roster with just her W.

🎮 Final Thoughts – Poppy Is Broken

“This champion is actually over-tuned. Every 6 seconds, you deal 18% max HP with a low CD nuke.” – RiftGuides

If you want free LP in Wild Rift, now’s the time to learn Poppy. Whether you’re dominating top lane or controlling the jungle, she’s easy to learn, hard to counter, and fun as hell to play.

Master the combos, abuse your Q, and enjoy the climb.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poppy in Wild Rift

What is the best lane to play Poppy in Wild Rift?

Poppy is strongest in both top lane and jungle. She dominates lane matchups and provides amazing early gank pressure.

Which abilities should I max first on Poppy?

Always max Q first for damage and wave clear, then E for combo potential, and W last.

Can I flash during Poppy’s ult?

No, you can’t Flash after starting your ult. However, you can Flash before casting to reposition.

Is Poppy good against dash-heavy champions?

Yes, Poppy hard counters mobile champions thanks to her W, which blocks all dashes and grounds enemies.

What’s the best item build for Poppy jungle?

Start with Trinity Force, then build tank items like Thornmail and Amaranth’s Twinguard. Dead Man’s Plate and Sterak’s are also great options.

Why is Poppy considered overpowered in Wild Rift?

Her Q deals massive max HP damage on a low cooldown, she has strong CC, and her W shuts down dashing champions. She’s also very easy to execute.