Leona & Varus vs Caitlyn & Poppy

Leona
You
Varus
VS
Caitlyn
Poppy

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6 you lose most trades due to Caitlyn's range advantage and Poppy's W blocking your E engage.
  • Post-6 you win if you can land R on either target, as your burst combo with Varus can kill through Poppy's tankiness.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Look for E-Q combos when Caitlyn steps up for CS or when Poppy's W is on cooldown.
  • Your best trades happen when Varus can follow up with full Q-E-W combo during your CC chain.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • You should not roam in this matchup as Varus needs protection from Caitlyn's poke and zone control.
  • Focus on mid-game roams after first back when you have boots and can impact other lanes quickly.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never engage when Poppy's W is available as she can block your E and turn the fight.
  • Avoid face-checking bushes against Caitlyn as her traps can set up easy picks for the enemy duo.
Created on 12/17/2025
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