Viego vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Viego vs Poppy

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Viego should focus on controlled skirmishes around river where lanes can assist to secure the first takedown and trigger resets.
Avoid early isolated fights before item power spikes as Poppy's anti-dash and tankiness punish premature engages.
Prioritize snowballing through resets to convert kills into objective control and mid-game tempo.

Jungle Plan

Full clear into river Scuttle contest when lanes can collapse to secure first takedown and reset chain.
Invade only when Poppy is spotted on opposite side or after she uses (W) defensively, reducing her anti-dash threat.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to force fights where (W) and (E) angles are less effective for Poppy.

Danger windows

Be cautious around terrain-heavy river areas where Poppy can land (E) wall stuns and deny dashes with (W).
Avoid fights when low on health or before key cooldowns, as one takedown can snowball against Viego.
Respect (R) knockaway during objective setups; bait it out before committing to secure fights or smite contests.

Early game

Start with a clear that allows timely river presence to contest or secure first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early invades without lane support due to Poppy's strong anti-dash and wall stun threat.
Shadow lanes with priority to counter-gank Poppy's early ganks and capitalize on her lower mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for execute and repositioning, enabling Viego to start reset chains; look for skirmishes with low-health targets.
First fighter item completion boosts sustained dueling and reset potential, allowing longer fights and objective pressure.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) for disengage; avoid committing when her ultimate is available to prevent being knocked out of fights.

Win conditions

Use early skirmishes with lane assistance to secure resets and snowball into dragon and Rift Herald control.
Exploit Poppy's limited mobility by forcing fights away from walls and terrain to reduce her stun threat.
Track Poppy's pathing to counter-gank and punish her early pressure, converting kills into objective tempo and scaling advantage.