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Poppy vs Gragas

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using walls to threaten (E) stuns and hold (W) to deny Gragas's engage dashes.
Focus on denying Gragas's short burst trades by punishing his missed (E) and avoiding extended fights that favor his sustain.

Trading pattern

Trade around your passive shield and (Q) slow, then punish Gragas when he misses (E) by engaging with (E) into walls.
Hold (W) to block (E) dash instead of using it early, forcing him to waste his engage.
Avoid extended trades after Gragas's burst rotation; reset or disengage with (R) if the fight turns unfavorable.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is off cooldown and he can engage or stun you, especially if you are away from walls.
Respect (R) displacement during fights as it can isolate you or peel your team.
Avoid extended trades when Gragas's passive sustain and (W) damage reduction are available, as he can outlast you in short bursts.

Early game

Use your passive shield and (Q) to poke and trade short bursts early, avoiding long trades where Gragas's passive sustain dominates.
Hold (W) to interrupt (E) engage attempts and fight near walls to maximize your (E) stun threat.
Avoid using (W) prematurely; wait for Gragas to commit his dash before activating it for maximum effect.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Gragas, denying his all-in or disengage potential.
After your first tank item, leverage increased durability to win front-line trades and hold your ground against Gragas's burst.
Respect Gragas's level 6 (R) displacement; avoid clustering near walls or teammates to prevent being knocked into dangerous positions.

Win conditions

Deny Gragas's engage by holding (W) for his (E) dash and punish his positioning near walls with (E) stuns.
Use your (R) to disengage or isolate targets in fights, controlling skirmishes and preventing Gragas from safely engaging.
Build tanky to outlast Gragas's burst and maintain front-line presence, enabling your team to capitalize on your peel and disruption.