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Poppy vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use your anti-dash (W) near walls to deny Ryze's engage and control the lane pace.
Focus on controlling terrain to threaten (E) wall stuns and prevent Ryze from safely farming and scaling.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) and passive shield, then back off before Ryze can chain spells.
Use (W) reactively to block Ryze's root (W) when he dashes in to trade.
Punish Ryze when he steps forward to cast (E) by threatening (E) into walls for a stun and follow-up damage.

Danger windows

Respect Ryze's full spell rotation when he has mana and cooldowns, especially his (W) root followed by (Q) damage.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down as your anti-dash threat is significantly reduced.
Be cautious of Ryze's level 6 (R) for map plays that can lead to jungle pressure or roams.

Early game

Pressure Ryze early by short trading around your passive shield and (Q) before he can safely use (E) and (W).
Hold (W) to stop Ryze's root attempts when he tries to commit, especially near walls.
Avoid extended fights without terrain as your (E) stun threat is weaker away from walls.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disrupt Ryze's engages or disengage bad fights; bait it before committing.
After your first tank item, hold (W) for durability and anti-dash control near terrain.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing more cautiously and avoiding extended trades.

Win conditions

Deny Ryze safe farming by controlling terrain and punishing his forward steps with (E) stuns.
Use (W) to block his root and prevent his damage combos, forcing him to play reactively.
Leverage your durable peel and (R) knockaway in teamfights to isolate Ryze or protect carries, controlling the fight tempo.