Graves vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears and strong dueling to control jungle tempo and contest river vision early.
Prioritize invading or counter-jungling Poppy when she commits to predictable gank paths or after she uses (W) to deny dashes.
This matchup is a tempo carry vs. tank control fight; leverage ranged skirmishes and objective pressure to snowball.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing that allows early invades when (W) is on cooldown or when she shows on top-side lanes.
Contest Scuttle Crab aggressively when your lanes can collapse first to deny Poppy vision and objective control.
Use lane priority to secure river entrances and set up for dragon or Rift Herald before Poppy can use (R) to disrupt fights.

Danger windows

Avoid invading or fighting near walls early where Poppy can stun with (E) and deny your mobility with (W).
Beware of isolated river fights when Poppy has (W) and (R) available to disengage or knock you out of objectives.
Do not contest objectives if (R) is up and your lanes lack priority to collapse and punish her engage.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize health and tempo before contesting river or invading.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes hold priority and Poppy commits her (W) early.
Avoid early fights near walls where Poppy can stun with (E) and deny your (E) dash; path away if terrain angles favor her.

Power spikes

Graves spikes with item power and clear tempo; use these to invade and force fights before Poppy completes her first tank item.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R), which can reset fights or knock you away from objectives; bait it before committing.
Poppy's first tank item spike increases her durability; avoid extended fights near walls after this point.

Win conditions

Use Graves's clear speed and ranged dueling to maintain jungle tempo and deny Poppy camps when she overextends.
Convert tempo leads into dragon and Rift Herald control by securing vision and forcing Poppy out with coordinated lane priority.
Exploit Poppy's reliance on terrain by fighting in open areas and punishing her cooldowns on (W) and (R) to snowball your lead.