Poppy is a melee tank champion in League of Legends who excels at disrupting enemy positioning and protecting allies. Her kit revolves around her signature hammer that allows her to control fights through crowd control abilities.

Key Abilities:

• Passive (Iron Ambassador): Throws buckler that returns to grant shield
• Q (Hammer Shock): Area damage that slows enemies
• W (Steadfast Presence): Blocks dashes and grants movement speed
• E (Heroic Charge): Charges and stuns enemies into walls
• R (Keeper's Verdict): Knocks enemies toward their base

Core Strengths:

• Excellent at peeling for carries
• Strong anti-mobility with W
• Durable with passive shield and W resistances
• Good crowd control chain potential

Optimal Roles:

• Top lane
• Jungle

Build Path:

• Tank items for durability
• Some AD items for damage if ahead
• Focus on cooldown reduction

Playstyle Tips:

• Use E to position enemies near walls for stuns
• Time W to counter enemy engage attempts
• Look for flanks with ult to disrupt backline
• Be aggressive early with passive shield trades

Counters:

• Champions without dashes
• Tank-shredding ADCs
• Heavy magic damage teams

Pairs Well With:

• Champions needing protection
• Teams lacking engage
• Compositions wanting to disengage

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