Mordekaiser vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Mordekaiser vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using (E) to pull Poppy into extended trades where your passive and (W) shield give you the edge.
Focus on forcing fights near your passive range and avoid giving Poppy easy short trades around her (W) anti-dash shield.
This is a control matchup where Mordekaiser aims to isolate Poppy post-level 6 and win sustained AP duels.

Trading pattern

Start trades by threatening or landing (E) to pull Poppy into your zone and follow up with isolated (Q) for max damage.
Avoid engaging when (E) is on cooldown to prevent losing trading agency.
Extend trades only when your passive is active and (W) shield is charged to outlast Poppy's short burst trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) misses, as your threat to engage drops significantly.
Respect Poppy holding (W) to deny your pull and prevent your engage.
Avoid extended trades near walls where Poppy can easily land (E) stuns and counter-engage.

Early game

Use early waves to threaten (E) pulls and zone Poppy from safely farming near walls.
Avoid walking forward without (E) ready to prevent being punished by (W) and (E) wall stun.
Prioritize slow, extended trades over quick poke to build shield value and keep passive active.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Poppy and force duels she cannot kite; don't use (R) blindly without (E) threat.
After your first AP bruiser item, force longer trades to leverage improved sustain and damage.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) knockaway as it can reset fights or disengage your all-ins.

Win conditions

Use wave control and (E) pull pressure to force Poppy into extended trades where your passive and (W) shield win fights.
Post-level 6, isolate Poppy with (R) when she cannot escape or kite effectively.
Deny Poppy safe wall angles to reduce her (E) stun threat and force fights on your terms.