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How to Play PoppySupport Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Poppy Support build for LoL Patch 26.17, 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 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchB#15of 50 Support champions
Win rate52.5%vs 51.5% role avg
Pick rate2.1%32nd most picked Support
Ban rate4.7%

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Poppy Support Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (2.1% pick rate, 50.6% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.6% WR
ResolvePRIMARY
AftershockKEYSTONE
Font of Life
Bone Plating
Unflinching
InspirationSECONDARY
Hextech Flashtraption
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Hammer ShockQHeroic ChargeESteadfast PresenceWMax Q first
Hammer Shock24579
Steadfast Presence31415
Heroic Charge18101213
Keeper's Verdict611

Item build

2.1% pick
StartingHealth PotionHealth PotionHealth Potion + Health Potion
Core buildDead Man's PlateDead Man's PlateLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariBandlepipesBandlepipes
BootsBoots of SwiftnessBoots of Swiftness
SituationalDead Man's PlateDead Man's PlateLocket of the Iron SolariLocket of the Iron SolariBloodsongBloodsongCelestial OppositionCelestial OppositionThornmailThornmailSolstice SleighSolstice Sleigh

Poppy Support meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Poppy holds a 52.5% win rate in the Support role on Patch 26.17, 1.0 points above the Support role average of 51.5%. That is the 15th highest win rate of 50 Support champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (32nd most played in the role) and a 4.7% ban rate, Poppy rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Poppy Support slipped from A to B tier in Patch 26.17. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At B tier, Poppy works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Poppy Support games. The hardest matchups this patch are Thresh (47.7% win rate for Poppy) and Lulu (49.5% win rate for Poppy): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Camille (57.0%) and Pyke (53.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Poppy wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Support champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Frequently asked questions

Is Poppy good in Patch 26.17?

Poppy is B tier Support in Patch 26.17 with a 52.5% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 4.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Poppy Support after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role.

What is the best build for Poppy Support?

The best Poppy Support build in Patch 26.17 uses Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes with the Aftershock keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Poppy Support is B tier with 52.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Poppy?

Champions that counter Poppy in Patch 26.17 include Thresh (47.7% Poppy win rate), Lulu (49.5% Poppy win rate), Alistar (49.8% Poppy win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Poppy?

To climb with Poppy Support in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Ganking and Traps & catches. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game. Traps & catches: Catching enemies off guard is one of the best ways to find easy kills.