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Poppy vs Olaf

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control matchup where Poppy must use terrain to deny Olaf's dash and extended all-ins.
Poppy should pressure Olaf enough to prevent him from freely snowballing early but avoid giving him easy long trades.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q) cooldown by stepping forward after he misses axes to punish with (Q) and passive.
Use (W) reactively to block Olaf's dash attempts and force him away from walls.
Only commit (E) when Olaf is pinned near terrain for a reliable stun and follow up with short trades.

Danger windows

Olaf is dangerous when he lands (Q) and can pick it up repeatedly, so avoid extended fights during this window.
Beware of (R) duration where he ignores your (W) and crowd control; space accordingly.
After you use (W), Olaf can re-engage with less resistance; be ready to back off or reposition.

Early game

Use early levels to position near walls and threaten (E) stuns to punish Olaf's limited mobility.
Hold (W) to deny (Q) engage and avoid wasting it before he commits.
Focus on short trades using (Q) and passive shield, avoiding extended fights before your first tank item.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage Olaf's all-in or isolate him before fights to reset or gain advantage.
First tank item spike improves your durability to survive Olaf's extended trades and lets you hold (W) longer.
Respect Olaf's level 6 (R) which grants CC immunity; avoid committing when it is active unless you can disengage.

Win conditions

Deny Olaf's dash by holding (W) and punishing his positioning near walls with (E) stuns.
Use your (R) to peel or disengage Olaf's all-ins, forcing him to waste his (R) or lose fights.
Play around terrain to control trades and outlast Olaf's early aggression until you reach your first tank item for stronger front-line presence.