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
Poppy
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs

46.9%
Poppy win rate vs Riven
Riven has the edge
228
Games Analyzed
46.9%
Poppy WR
53.1%
Riven WR
-245
Avg Gold Diff @15
Poppy
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Poppy
Level 3
Poppy
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Poppy
1 item
Riven
1 item
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.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Poppy's Weakness
Poppy's main weakness: No wall = no stun, kiting, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Poppy Win Condition
W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Poppy
Sunfire Aegis
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Riven's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Riven

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage
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