Poppy vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Vayne

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using walls to threaten (E) stuns and hold (W) to block (Q) engage attempts.
Pressure Vayne early to deny her safe scaling and avoid giving her space to kite and reposition with (Q) stealth.
This is a control vs scale matchup where Poppy must use anti-dash tools and terrain to disrupt Vayne's ranged pressure.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades only when (W) is ready to block (Q) dash and when near terrain for reliable (E) stuns.
Use short trades around your passive shield and (Q) slow to chip Vayne before she can retaliate with (W) true damage stacks.
Punish Vayne after she uses (E) or (Q) aggressively by engaging with (E) into walls and following up with (Q) and auto attacks.

Danger windows

Vayne is most dangerous when (R) is active, enabling stealth (Q) repositioning and enhanced dueling; avoid extended fights then.
Be cautious when (E) is available near walls, as it can stun you and turn trades against you.
Avoid fighting away from walls where your (E) stun threat is minimal and Vayne can kite freely with (Q).

Early game

Focus on short trades using (Q) and your passive shield near walls to avoid Vayne's poke and punish her if she overextends.
Hold (W) to stop (Q) when she tries to engage or reposition aggressively.
Avoid fighting away from walls where (E) stun threat is weak and Vayne can kite safely with (Q).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to knock Vayne away or isolate her from fights, resetting bad engagements or securing kills.
Your first tank item spike increases durability to survive Vayne's true damage and sustain longer trades near walls.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth repositioning; force fights in tight spaces to limit her mobility advantage.

Win conditions

Deny Vayne's dash engages by holding (W) and controlling terrain to land (E) stuns for short trades.
Use your tank durability and crowd control to peel for your team and disrupt Vayne's positioning in fights.
Leverage (R) to disengage or isolate Vayne in skirmishes, preventing her from scaling safely and securing objectives.