Zed vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zed vs Poppy

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Zed's superior early game mobility and burst to pressure Poppy's slower jungle clears and limited dash options.
Focus on aggressive river control and scuttle contests to deny Poppy's strong objective presence and anti-dash utility.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize fast clears and early river control to set up aggressive counter-jungling before Poppy completes her first tank item.
Look to invade Poppy when her (W) is on cooldown or when nearby lanes can collapse for kills.
Use your superior mobility to secure vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Poppy into team-based fights.

Danger windows

Respect Poppy's early invade potential when she has terrain advantage and (W) ready to deny your dashes.
Avoid isolated river fights near walls where Poppy can stun and disengage with (E) and (R).
Be cautious during low-health clears or forced smite fights where Poppy's tankiness and crowd control can turn trades.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear to hit level 3 quickly and unlock your full (W)+(E)+(Q) combo for stronger jungle trades.
Contest the first Scuttle Crab when your nearby lanes have priority to leverage your burst and mobility.
Avoid extended fights near walls early to reduce risk from (E) wall stun and (W) dash denial.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your shadow combo, enabling reliable burst trades; use this to pressure Poppy before she gains tankiness.
Level 6 (R) grants kill potential on isolated targets; track Poppy's ultimate cooldown to time aggressive plays.
First lethality item completion significantly increases your burst, allowing more confident invades and objective control.

Win conditions

Convert early jungle tempo into securing dragon and Rift Herald vision to pressure Poppy's objective control.
Use your superior gank threat and burst to snowball lanes, denying Poppy jungle access and scaling.
Force fights away from walls and punish Poppy's cooldowns to dominate skirmishes and teamfights.