Poppy Support Guide: Champion Guide for Engage and Counter-Engage Plays

Poppy Support Guide: Champion Guide for Engage and Counter-Engage Plays

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 09:13 AM

Iron Ambassador (Passive): Poppy's attack range increases when picking up her buckler. After throwing it, it lands on the ground and can be picked up for a shield. Enemy champions can step on it to destroy it.

Hammer Shock (Q): Poppy slams her hammer, dealing damage and slowing enemies. After a delay, it explodes again for additional damage.

Steadfast Presence (W): Gains movement speed and creates an aura that stops enemy dashes. Perfect for countering engage supports.

Heroic Charge (E): Charges at an enemy, pushing them back. If they hit a wall, they're stunned and take bonus damage.

Keeper's Verdict (R): Charges hammer to knock enemies away. Quick tap for short distance, hold for long distance launch.

Skill Order Priority:

  1. Q - Hammer Shock (max first for damage)
  2. E - Heroic Charge (max second normally)
  3. W - Steadfast Presence (max second vs dash-heavy teams)

Core Build:

  • Starting: Steel Shoulderguards + 2 Health Potions
  • Core: Locket of the Iron Solari, Dead Man's Plate
  • Situational: Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence, Anathema's Chains

Support Playstyle:

  • Use walls strategically for E stuns
  • Counter enemy engages with W
  • Roam to mid after pushing wave
  • Focus on peeling for carries in teamfights
  • Look for wall stun opportunities during skirmishes

Key Tips:

  • Save W for critical enemy dashes
  • Collect buckler for extra shield and range
  • Use R to disrupt enemy backline or disengage
  • Position near walls to threaten E stuns
  • Coordinate ganks with jungler using E-Q combo

Poppy support excels at counter-engage and creating pick opportunities. Her high base damage and crowd control make her a threat throughout the game while building tanky to protect allies.

[Note: The original article seemed incomplete and scattered. I've restructured it to be more comprehensive and focused on the most important information for Poppy support players.]

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