Poppy Top has trouble against Aatrox (48.2% win rate) based on 547 games. This is a tough matchup for Poppy players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Poppy Top vs Aatrox Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 78.9% in this matchup.
While Poppy remains a niche pick (1.4% pick rate, 48th place out of 62 Top champions), Aatrox dominates the current meta top lane with 9.1% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Poppy players - you'll face Aatrox in the majority of your games. Surprising upset: Despite Poppy's higher tier rating, Aatrox wins 51.8% of encounters. This suggests Aatrox's kit specifically counters Poppy's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Shield Bash combination (49.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Sundered Sky, Winter's Approach, Spirit Visage, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.2% to 78.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Poppy faces both matchup (48.18%) and farming disadvantages (5.26 vs 6.51/min). With a 1.25 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Aatrox leads in both matchup win rate (51.8%) and damage (866 vs 694/min). Poppy must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Poppy maintains better KDA (2.10, 13th place vs 27th for Aatrox), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | B+ |
| 48.2% | Matchup Winrate | 51.8% |
| 51.21% | Role Winrate | 49.37% |
| #15 | Winrate Rank | #46 |
| 1.4% | Pickrate | 9.1% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.9 |
| 391 | Gold per Minute | 419 |
| 5.26 | CS/Min | 6.51 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 694 | Damage per Minute | 866 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Poppy versus Aatrox matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Poppy deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Aatrox deals mainly physical damage (89.52%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Aatrox, ranking 32nd (versus 59th for Poppy) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.9 versus 2.1) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Poppy player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Aatrox player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Hitting an enemy champion with an ability permanently increases your maximum ma…
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
