Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Malphite
VS
Champion 2
Poppy
vs

51.3%
Malphite win rate vs Poppy
Skill matchup — could go either way
234
Games Analyzed
51.3%
Malphite WR
48.7%
Poppy WR
+102
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Poppy
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Poppy
Level 3
Malphite
Level 6
Poppy
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Poppy
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Malphite deals Mixed damage while Poppy deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Poppy's Weakness
Poppy's main weakness: No wall = no stun, kiting, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Poppy Win Condition
W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement
Recommended Items
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage
Poppy
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game
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