Poppy vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through Q poke and W movement speed to kite his Q engages, but lose at 6 when his R execute combines with sustained damage.
- His passive regeneration and Q silence make extended trades favor him once he has ultimate pressure.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q poke when he goes for CS, then W away when he tries to Q engage you.
- If he commits with Q-E, you can E him into a wall for a stun and extended trade, but disengage immediately after since his W damage reduction negates your burst.
Wave Control
- Maintain a slow push to build minion advantage, then crash waves to reset when his passive starts healing him.
- You want to avoid long freezes since his sustain will eventually out-value your poke damage over time.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never E him when he's not near a wall, as you'll just gap-close for him without the stun payoff.
- Don't try to match his sustain game - your goal is short trades and wave manipulation, not extended farming phases where his passive dominates.
Created on 11/22/2025
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