Trundle vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Poppy

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's strength in extended melee duels to pressure Poppy in long trades inside (W).
Control the lane to avoid giving Poppy safe short trades near walls where she can use (E) and (W) effectively.
Focus on splitpushing to leverage Trundle's anti-tank (R) and tower pressure identity against Poppy's tank peel style.

Trading pattern

Start trades by weakening Poppy's damage with (Q) and fight inside (W) to maximize healing and attack speed.
Use (E) to cut off Poppy's escape or block her from reaching walls to prevent her (E) stun.
Avoid fighting when (W) is active on Poppy as it negates your chase and sustain; punish cooldown windows instead.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Poppy holds (W) to block your (E) or dash attempts; avoid engaging until it is used or on cooldown.
Respect (E) wall stun when near terrain; avoid fighting close to walls where she can reliably lock you down.
Watch for (R) knockback during fights, which can disrupt your engage or force you out of position.

Early game

Use early wave pressure to force Poppy away from walls, reducing her (E) stun threat.
Avoid committing to fights outside of (W) to maintain movement and healing advantages.
Look to bait (W) before engaging to reduce her ability to block your (E) or chase.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Poppy to drain her tank stats and health, making extended trades more favorable.
After your first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside (W) to pressure towers and punish Poppy's lower sustained damage.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) disengage threat; avoid committing when it is available to prevent being knocked away.

Win conditions

Win extended duels by trading inside (W) and using (Q) and (E) to control Poppy's movement and damage.
Use (R) on Poppy to steal her tank stats, making her easier to kill and enabling tower pressure.
Push side lanes aggressively to leverage Trundle's splitpush strength and force Poppy into unfavorable fights away from walls.