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Poppy vs Jax

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using terrain to threaten (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny (Q) engages.
Focus on denying Jax's scaling by punishing his dash commits and forcing short trades around your passive shield and (Q).

Trading pattern

Hold (W) to block (Q) leap and punish his dash with (E) into walls.
Trade short bursts using (Q) and your passive shield, avoiding extended fights where (E) and (R) sustain outlast you.
Avoid wasting (W) early; only use it reactively to deny his engage and control mobility.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is available, as he can stun and block your damage during trades.
Respect (Q) leap to close distance; avoid committing before holding (W) to counter it.
Avoid extended fights after Jax's item spikes and level 6, as his sustained damage and durability increase.

Early game

Use early waves to position near walls and prepare to punish (Q) leap with (W).
Avoid extended fights before your first tank item when (E) and (Q) combo is strongest.
Start short trades using (Q) and passive shield, then disengage before Jax can activate (E) stun.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Jax or disengage bad fights, forcing him to bait out your ultimate.
Your first tank item spike lets you survive Jax's extended trades better; hold (W) for his (Q) and fight near walls.
Respect Jax's level 6 (R) and item spikes, which increase his durability and sustained damage in duels.

Win conditions

Deny Jax's dash engages by holding (W) and punishing his positioning near walls with (E) stuns.
Use your (R) to control fights by disengaging or isolating Jax, preventing his splitpush impact.
Build tanky to outlast his burst and sustain, then leverage your crowd control and peel to control teamfights and skirmishes.