Poppy vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Graves

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Poppy's high early game pressure and dueling strength to contest Graves's fast clears and invade when terrain favors wall stuns.
Prioritize river control and objective setup by leveraging (R) to deny Graves's smite or force him out of fights.
Manage tempo through three-camp clears into ganks or invades, focusing on lanes where you can punish Graves's dash reliance.

Jungle Plan

Invade Graves early when your lanes have priority and terrain allows reliable (E) wall stuns to lock him down.
Use (W) to deny Graves's dash during counter-jungling or river skirmishes, turning his mobility against him.
Control dragon and Rift Herald vision to force Graves into unfavorable objective fights where you can use (R) to reset or isolate him.

Danger windows

Be cautious invading before level 3 or without wall angles, as Graves can kite and burst you down.
Avoid isolated river fights without nearby lane support; Graves's ranged poke and dash create high counter-gank risk.
Watch for Graves forcing smite fights near objectives when your (R) is down or your health is low, as he can outdamage you.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear path to reach level 3 quickly and threaten early invades near walls.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to collapse and support your contest.
Avoid extended fights without wall angles since Graves's ranged burst and mobility can punish you away from terrain.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disrupt Graves's engages or disengage bad fights; bait his burst before committing.
First tank item spike increases your durability, letting you hold (W) longer for dash denial and front-line control.
Respect Graves's high clear speed and damage early, especially when he has red buff or lane priority to contest your camps.

Win conditions

Convert early invades and wall-stun ganks into objective control by securing Scuttle, dragon, and Rift Herald vision.
Use (W) and (E) to punish Graves's dash commits, denying him tempo and forcing him off camps.
Leverage (R) to isolate Graves or remove him from fights, enabling your team to secure objectives and snowball leads.