Garen vs Poppy
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 to her Q poke and W mobility, but win decisively at 6 when R execute pressure forces her to play defensively.
- Her early game harassment becomes manageable once you have kill threat and can force all-ins.
How to Trade
- Your trading pattern is to Q through her Q slow, then immediately W to reduce her follow-up damage and spin with E.
- Don't chase extended trades early - use Q-E-W then back off to let passive heal you up for the next engagement.
Wave Control
- Let her push early levels and farm safely with Q to last-hit, using your passive to sustain through poke.
- Once you hit 6, you can start slow-pushing and looking for all-in opportunities when she steps up to harass.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q to engage when she has W available, as she'll just speed away and you'll take free poke.
- Never try to trade when low on health post-6, as her E can interrupt your escape and set up dives with her ultimate displacement.
Created on 11/22/2025
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