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Poppy vs Shen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control matchup where Poppy must use terrain and (W) to deny Shen's engage and short trades.
Poppy should pressure Shen moderately to prevent him from setting up empowered (Q) trades and global plays.
Focus on anti-dash play to disrupt Shen's taunt and protect your side lanes from his global (R).

Trading pattern

Trade only when near walls to guarantee (E) stuns and maximize your damage.
Hold (W) until Shen commits his (E) dash to deny his taunt and punish his cooldown.
After Shen uses (W) to block autos, step forward to trade aggressively before his defensive window closes.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is up and he has blade positioned for empowered (Q) trades near minions.
Avoid fighting away from walls where your (E) stun threat is minimal and Shen can taunt safely.
Watch for (R) usage timing; if he leaves lane with a good wave, prepare for his map impact and play safe.

Early game

Use early levels to position near walls and threaten (E) stuns to punish Shen's attempts to engage.
Hold (W) to block (E) taunt, forcing him to hesitate before committing.
Prioritize short trades around your passive shield and (Q) slow, avoiding extended fights before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage Shen's all-ins or isolate him from his team for kills.
Your first tank item spike lets you survive Shen's empowered (Q) trades and maintain frontline control.
Respect Shen's level 3 empowered (Q) and (E) taunt combo by baiting (E) before committing to longer trades.

Win conditions

Deny Shen's dash engages by holding (W) and punishing his positioning with (E) wall stuns.
Use your durability and short trades to outlast Shen and control the lane tempo near terrain.
Utilize (R) to reset bad fights or isolate Shen during skirmishes and teamfights, enabling your team to capitalize.