Wukong vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Wukong vs Poppy

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Wukong's strength lies in level 6 engage and skirmishing around river objectives where his (R) can disrupt multiple enemies.
Prioritize farming efficiently to hit level 6 before committing to river fights, as Poppy's anti-dash tools punish early reckless invades.
Use clone deception to bait out (W) and (E) before engaging, reducing her ability to counter your dash and knockup.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with strong follow-up to maximize (R) engage impact and secure early dragon or Herald control.
Use vision control to track Poppy's pathing and counter-gank her early three-camp invade attempts, especially near terrain.
Prioritize river control and objective setup over blind invades; punish Poppy when her (R) is down to force favorable fights and tempo.

Danger windows

Respect Poppy's early invade attempts around walls where her (E) stun and (W) dash denial are most potent.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 or when your smite is down, as Poppy can deny smite and disengage with (R).
Be cautious fighting near walls without clone bait available, as (E) stun threat is highest and can lock you down.

Early game

Start with a standard clear to reach level 6 quickly, avoiding early invades unless a nearby lane has priority to collapse.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can assist, as (W) and wall stun make isolated river fights risky.
Avoid low-health clears near walls where Poppy can capitalize with (E) into terrain and (W) dash denial.

Power spikes

At level 6, Wukong's (R) knockup enables strong river skirmishes and objective fights; use it to initiate or counter-engage.
Poppy's level 6 (R) allows her to disengage or remove targets from fights; bait it out before committing to objectives.
After completing first core bruiser items, Wukong's dueling and sustained damage improve, enabling more aggressive counter-jungling and skirmishes.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 engage into river control and secure early dragons and Rift Herald by coordinating with lanes that can follow your (R).
Use clone to bait (W) and (E) cooldowns, then invade or counter-gank to deny her farm and objective presence.
Scale into mid-game teamfights where your disruption and dueling power can isolate key targets and force favorable engagements.