Poppy vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using terrain to threaten (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny Gwen's dash engages.
Focus on denying Gwen's scaling by preventing extended trades and punishing her when (W) is down.
This is a control vs scaling matchup where Poppy must manage Gwen's stacking and extended fight windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) and passive shield, then disengage before Gwen stacks (Q).
Hold (W) to interrupt Gwen's dash and punish her if she commits inside it.
Use (E) only when a reliable wall stun angle exists to maximize crowd control impact.

Danger windows

Gwen is dangerous when (Q) is stacked and she can keep fights inside (W); avoid prolonged trades then.
Be cautious when (R) is available as it enables chase and slow, increasing kill threat.
Vulnerable if (W) is wasted early or (R) is down; use these windows to pressure but avoid overcommitment.

Early game

Use early levels to position near walls and threaten (E) stuns for short trades.
Hold (W) to block (E) dash engages rather than using it early.
Pressure Gwen before she stacks (Q) to reduce her extended trade threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate targets or reset bad fights, denying Gwen's extended all-in.
After first tank item, leverage improved durability to outlast Gwen's AP damage and hold fight control near walls.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) spike which adds slow and chase; avoid extended fights inside her (W) zone.

Win conditions

Deny Gwen's dash engages by holding (W) and punishing her when she commits.
Use terrain to land (E) wall stuns and control fights with (R) displacement.
Outlast Gwen's burst with tank durability and avoid giving her time to stack (Q) or extend trades inside (W).