Poppy vs Riven

Poppy
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You win most 1v1s pre-6 through W blocking her engage, Q poke, and superior base stats in extended trades.
  • Post-6 you maintain kill threat with R into wall combos, but must respect her burst potential when your W is down.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke when she goes for CS, then W when she tries to engage to block her E dash.
  • If she commits without E, you can E her into walls for extended trades with passive shield and Q damage.

Wave Control

  • Maintain slow pushes or freezes to deny her CS with Q poke and W zone control.
  • You want to keep waves in positions where walls are nearby for your E stuns and R setups.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste W on her Q dashes as she can still engage with E afterward - save it specifically for her E gap closer.
  • Avoid using E aggressively when her flash is up, as she can flash over you and avoid the wall stun.
Created on 02/14/2026
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