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How to Play PoppyTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Poppy Top build for LoL Patch 26.16, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Iron AmbassadorPHammer ShockQSteadfast PresenceWHeroic ChargeEKeeper's VerdictR
Patch 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchA#19of 59 Top champions
Win rate52.3%vs 51.5% role avg
Pick rate1.1%49th most picked Top
Ban rate7.2%

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Poppy Top Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (1.1% pick rate, 51.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.5% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
Grasp of the UndyingKEYSTONE
Shield Bash
Second Wind
Overgrowth
PrecisionSECONDARY
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashTeleportTeleport

Skill order

Hammer ShockQHeroic ChargeESteadfast PresenceWMax Q first
Hammer Shock14579
Steadfast Presence31415
Heroic Charge28101213
Keeper's Verdict611

Item build

1.1% pick
StartingDoran's ShieldHealth PotionDoran's Shield + Health Potion
Core buildTear of the GoddessTear of the GoddessSundered SkySundered SkyFimbulwinterFimbulwinterThornmailThornmail
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalFimbulwinterFimbulwinterSundered SkySundered SkyBramble VestBramble VestSunfire AegisSunfire AegisThornmailThornmailTear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess

Poppy Top meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Poppy holds a 52.3% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.16, 0.7 points above the Top role average of 51.5%. That is the 19th highest win rate of 59 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.1% pick rate (49th most played in the role) and a 7.2% ban rate, Poppy gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.16 was good to Poppy Top: the tier rating climbed from B to A after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At A tier, Poppy is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Poppy Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Garen (44.4% win rate for Poppy) and Mordekaiser (46.4% win rate for Poppy): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, KSante (56.3%) and Jax (53.8%) are the matchups to look for, where Poppy wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Frequently asked questions

Is Poppy good in Patch 26.16?

Poppy is A tier Top in Patch 26.16 with a 52.3% win rate, 1.1% pick rate, and 7.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Poppy Top after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Poppy Top?

The best Poppy Top build in Patch 26.16 uses Tear of the Goddess, Sundered Sky, Fimbulwinter, Thornmail with the Grasp of the Undying keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Poppy Top is A tier with 52.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Poppy?

Champions that counter Poppy in Patch 26.16 include Garen (44.4% Poppy win rate), Mordekaiser (46.4% Poppy win rate), Darius (48.3% Poppy win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.