Poppy vs Pantheon
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 to Pantheon's Q poke and empowered trades, but you can start winning at level 6 when your R provides disengage and your items give enough tankiness to survive his burst.
- Focus on surviving early rather than trading back ineffectively.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to use W movement speed to dodge his Q, then trade with Q-auto when he steps up for CS or abilities.
- Only commit to extended trades with E against walls, as short trades heavily favor Pantheon's burst damage.
Wave Control
- Let Pantheon push early waves and focus on farming safely under tower using Q to last-hit.
- Once you have Bami's Cinder or similar items, you can start matching his push and looking for favorable trades near walls.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never trade in open lane without wall access for your E, as Pantheon will simply out-damage you with his empowered abilities.
- Avoid chasing kills early game since his W and empowered W can turn fights around even when he appears low.
Created on 11/28/2025
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