Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Poppy (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 50.0%Patch 15.1964 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

50.0%

Gold Diff @ 15

+742g

Gold Diff @ End

+1756g

Average KDA

7/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Avoid being stunned against a wall.

General Strategy

Do not underestimate her burst damage. Avoid Q damage by moving out of the area. Do not take short trades (she uses Passive shield). Do not let her R you away during team fights.

Trading Patterns

If Poppy is smart, she will use her E (Heroic Charge) to push a unit towards her safety (turret) or stun you against a wall. You can wear her down eventually.

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

Short trades using Q slow and Passive shield. Stunning Darius into a wall. Using R to cancel Darius in fights.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (57.1% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (45.5% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
2
4
5
7
9
W
1
14
15
17
18
E
3
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Poppy Build

Starting Items (45.2% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (50.0% WR)

Grasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardian
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
1
3
5
7
9
W
4
14
15
E
2
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Poppy

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Poppy
7/6/4KDA4/6/7
35%Kill Participation38%
50%Win Rate50%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
7,227
Poppy
6,453

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
20,596
Poppy
18,494

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
18,494
Poppy
20,596