K'Sante vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by stacking (Q) and using terrain angles to threaten displacement and isolate Poppy.
Manage space carefully to avoid getting locked down by (W) and (E) near walls, denying Poppy's anti-dash tools.
This is a control vs control matchup where K'Sante must leverage terrain and cooldown sequencing to win.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around (Q) stacks and use (W) to absorb Poppy's retaliatory damage or stop her engage.
Punish Poppy immediately after she uses (W) or (R) when her defensive cooldowns are down.
Avoid trading when (Q3) is unavailable or (W) is on cooldown to reduce risk of being locked down.

Danger windows

Respect (W) anti-dash field; avoid dashing into it to prevent being stopped and countered.
Be cautious near walls where Poppy can stun with (E), especially when (W) is up to block your mobility.
After using (R), you lose some durability; avoid extended fights or aggressive trades until you regain defensive cooldowns.

Early game

Use early medium agency to stack (Q) and pressure Poppy without committing before (W) is down.
Avoid trading without (Q) stacks or (W) ready to absorb damage and control space.
Position near terrain to create threat windows but avoid overextending into (E) wall stun.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) only when you can isolate Poppy near terrain for a winning duel or displacement advantage.
After first tank item, leverage your increased durability to front line and pressure Poppy with controlled trades.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) as it can disengage or knock you away; bait it before committing to all-ins.

Win conditions

Use your tank form and (Q) stacks to control space and deny Poppy's ability to engage safely near terrain.
Only use (R) to isolate Poppy when you have a clear advantage and terrain to maximize displacement impact.
Maintain cooldown discipline on (W) and (E) to win short trades and force Poppy into unfavorable fights.