Malphite vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malphite vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early trades and farming safely to reach level 6 and your armor spike against Poppy's physical damage.
Avoid extended trades before armor and cooldowns matter, as Poppy thrives near walls and with her (W) anti-dash up.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Malphite aims to blunt Poppy's physical damage and win grouped fights with (R) engage.

Trading pattern

Take low-risk poke trades when your passive shield is up and use (E) to reduce Poppy's auto-attack damage.
Avoid overcommitting if (W) is available to block your engage or (E) to stun you against walls.
After level 6, use (R) for guaranteed engage only when your team can follow up, punishing Poppy's limited mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is ready to block your dash or (E) can stun you against walls.
Avoid extended trades near walls where Poppy can reliably land (E) stun.
Respect (R) knockaway after level 6, as it can disrupt your engage or isolate you.

Early game

Use measured (Q) poke to harass without losing your passive shield or mana early.
Avoid committing before level 6, respecting (W) anti-dash and (E) wall stun threat near terrain.
Farm safely and build armor early to reduce Poppy's short trades effectiveness.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten lethal engages or objective fights; respect Poppy's flash and (R) knockaway.
After your first armor item, physical trades become safer; avoid extended fights before this spike.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) for disengage and her first tank item durability which improves her frontline control.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by using armor and (E) to blunt Poppy's physical trades.
Use (R) to initiate fights decisively when your team can follow up, especially in grouped mid-game scenarios.
Deny Poppy easy access to walls and avoid giving her angles to use (E) and (W) effectively.