Poppy Support Guide: Master The Hammer Guardian In League of Legends

Poppy Support Guide: Master The Hammer Guardian In League of Legends

By Marcus Chen

January 29, 2025 at 01:39 PM

Iron Bulwark's Shield: Poppy's passive ability gives her increased armor and magic resist when below 40% health, making her exceptionally tanky in critical moments.

Hammer Shock (Q): A ground-targeted ability that creates an area of slowed terrain, dealing initial damage and additional damage if enemies remain in the zone.

Steadfast Presence (W): When activated, Poppy gains movement speed and creates an anti-dash field around her, stopping enemy mobility skills.

Heroic Charge (E): Poppy dashes to an enemy, pushing them back. If they collide with terrain, they're stunned and take additional damage.

Keeper's Verdict (R): Poppy charges her hammer to knock targeted enemies away. At full charge, they're knocked extremely far.

Skill Order Priority: R > Q > E > W

Early Game Focus:

  • Start Q for wave control and poke
  • Take W level 2 against dash-heavy champions
  • E third for engage potential

Core Build Path:

  1. Steel Shoulderguards
  2. Locket of the Iron Solari
  3. Dead Man's Plate
  4. Force of Nature

Key Playstyle Tips:

  • Position near walls to maximize E stun potential
  • Use W proactively to counter enemy engage
  • Roam after level 6 to create map pressure
  • Save R for disengage or to isolate priority targets

Runes: Primary (Aftershock):

  • Aftershock
  • Font of Life
  • Conditioning
  • Unflinching

Secondary (Inspiration):

  • Hexflash
  • Cosmic Insight

Matchups: Strong against: Leona, Rakan, Pyke Weak against: Morgana, Karma, Lulu

Note: This guide is always evolving with each patch. Current for Patch 14.16.1.

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