Nasus vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nasus vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Nasus must focus on safe farming and stacking (Q) to outscale Poppy's mid-game pressure.
Avoid giving Poppy a passive lane by managing wave control near your side to limit her wall-stun angles.
This is a scale vs control matchup where Nasus aims to survive early and become a side-lane duelist.

Trading pattern

Use (W) to slow Poppy only when she overcommits and cannot disengage.
Trade when (W) is available and the wave is near to safely punish her limited mobility.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down or Poppy can kite you around walls to prevent her (E) stun.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Poppy holds (W) to block your approach or (E) near walls for stuns.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when you lack durability and (Q) damage.
Watch for ganks if you push too far without (R) active, as your low mobility makes you vulnerable.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting with (Q) stacks and avoid early all-ins before reaching level 6.
Keep the wave on your side to reduce Poppy's ability to use walls for (E) stuns.
Use passive sustain to withstand Poppy's short trades and avoid extended fights early.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to survive extended trades and punish Poppy if she cannot disengage.
Once you have high (Q) stacks and durability, pressure side lanes to force Poppy to respond.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) as it can knock you away and reset fights; avoid committing when it's up.

Win conditions

Survive early lane safely, maximize (Q) stacks, and use (W) plus (R) to win extended duels.
Pressure side lanes once strong to force Poppy into unfavorable fights or split-push scenarios.
Punish Poppy's cooldowns and positioning mistakes by forcing fights when (W) and (R) are available.