Ryze vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe scaling and controlled wave management to avoid Poppy's terrain-based engage.
Maintain medium lane pressure but avoid committing near walls where Poppy can punish with (E).
Focus on scaling through item power spikes and use (R) for map plays rather than forcing early kills.

Trading pattern

Trade with (E) and (Q) poke, holding (W) to root and punish Poppy if she commits with (E) near terrain.
Avoid trading when low on mana or when (W) is down to prevent being punished by Poppy's short burst.
Exploit Poppy's inability to punish ranged poke by stepping up carefully when (W) is on cooldown.

Danger windows

Respect (W) anti-dash field when she expects a dash or forward movement; avoid stepping into it.
Beware of (E) wall stun near terrain; avoid fighting close to walls where she can lock you down.
Be cautious when (R) is available as she can disengage or isolate you, especially in skirmishes.

Early game

Use ranged (E) and (Q) poke to farm safely without stepping into (W) anti-dash range.
Avoid extended trades before first mana/AP item to minimize risk from Poppy's short trades and passive shield.
Keep the wave controlled to prevent Poppy from setting up wall stuns with (E).

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking (W) and (R) cooldowns.
At level 6, use (R) for map plays and defensive resets, respecting (R) knockaway threat.
Respect Poppy's first tank item timing as she gains durability to survive trades and hold walls better.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use (E) and (Q) rotations to chip Poppy down without overextending.
Use waveclear and (R) to create side pressure and map plays once you have your first mana/AP item.
Punish Poppy's cooldowns on (W) and (E) by extending trades with (W) root and repeated spell rotations to secure lane control.