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Gnar vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control spacing in mini form to chip safely and avoid (E) wall stuns near terrain.
Manage Rage to time mega form for fights near walls, maximizing (R) stun and crowd control.
Focus on ranged poke and kiting to deny Poppy a passive lane and prevent her from setting up anti-dash zones.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily in mini form using ranged (Q) poke and kite with (E), only committing to mega form when Rage is near full.
Punish (W) cooldown by dashing or engaging when her anti-dash field is down.
Avoid extended trades near walls where Poppy can land (E) stuns and (R) knockaways.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is ready to block your (E) engage or escape.
Avoid fighting near walls without Rage ready, as Poppy can stun with (E) and isolate you with (R).
Mini form without (E) up is vulnerable to Poppy's all-ins; back off until (E) is available again.

Early game

Use mini (Q) and (W) to poke while keeping (E) ready to escape Poppy's engage.
Avoid committing trades when (E) is down to prevent being caught by (E) stun.
Position away from walls early to reduce (E) stun threat and force her into less effective trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is your major spike; enter fights with Rage nearly full to maximize crowd control and durability.
Objective fights with controlled Rage allow impactful mega form engages near terrain.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) knockaway and first tank item durability; avoid overcommitting when these are available.

Win conditions

Use mini form ranged poke and kiting to chip Poppy down and control the wave.
Time mega form for fights near terrain to maximize (R) stun and crowd control, enabling dives or teamfight engages.
Deny Poppy's scaling by punishing her cooldowns and forcing short trades away from walls.