
Poppy Support Guide: Dominating the Bot Lane as a Tanky Bruiser
Iron Ambassador (Passive): Poppy's basic attacks gain bonus range and throw her buckler, dealing bonus magic damage. The buckler can be picked up to gain a shield, but enemies can step on it to destroy it.
Hammer Shock (Q): Poppy smashes the ground, dealing damage in a small area and creating a slow field. After 1 second, the area detonates again for additional damage.
Steadfast Presence (W): Passively gains armor and magic resist. When activated, Poppy gains movement speed and creates an aura that stops enemy dashes within the area.
Heroic Charge (E): Poppy tackles an enemy, dealing damage and carrying them forward. If they collide with terrain, they take additional damage and are stunned.
Keeper's Verdict (R): Poppy charges her hammer to knock enemies up and back either a short or long distance, based on charge time.
Skill Order Priority
- Q - Hammer Shock
- E - Heroic Charge
- W - Steadfast Presence
- R - Keeper's Verdict (at levels 6/11/16)
Starting Items
- Steel Shoulderguards
- 2 Health Potions
- Stealth Ward
Core Build
- Locket of the Iron Solari
- Dead Man's Plate
- Force of Nature
Situational Items
- Thornmail (vs heavy AD/healing)
- Zeke's Convergence (with AA-based ADC)
- Knight's Vow (to protect carry)
- Abyssal Mask (vs magic damage)
Support Playstyle
- Use W to counter engage supports and mobile champions
- Position for wall stuns with E
- Roam to mid when possible for strong gank potential
- Protect carries with R by knocking away threats
- Control vision around objectives with your tankiness
Key Combos
- E into wall > Q > Auto
- Flash > E into wall > Q
- R (short charge) > E into wall > Q
Prioritize peeling for your carries while looking for opportunities to engage with E-wall stuns. Your ultimate can be used both offensively to isolate targets and defensively to protect allies.
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