Poppy vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Vi

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use Poppy's strong early duel and anti-dash tools to contest river control and punish Vi's engages near terrain.
Prioritize invading when nearby lanes have priority to capitalize on Vi's medium invade resistance and punish her reliance on (Q) dash.
Focus on denying Vi early tempo and objective control by leveraging Poppy's superior objective disruption and wall stun threat.

Jungle Plan

Path to lanes with terrain to maximize (E) wall stun and hold (W) to deny Vi's dash engages.
Invade aggressively post-three-camp clear when lanes can collapse to punish Vi's medium invade resistance.
Use (R) to disrupt Vi's smite fights and reset bad objective contests, prioritizing early dragon and Rift Herald control.

Danger windows

High risk during early river fights if lanes lack priority to counter-gank Vi's (Q) engage and (R) lockdown.
Avoid forced smite fights without (R) ready to deny Vi's objective control and lockdown advantage.
Be cautious when clearing camps low health or without wall angles, as Vi can punish with strong dueling and mobility.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear into early gank or invade paths where terrain enables (E) wall stuns.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to collapse and secure river control.
Avoid extended fights without wall angles and back off if Vi's (Q) dash is up and lanes cannot assist.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) enables Poppy to remove Vi from fights or objectives; use it to isolate or disengage and bait Vi's key engage.
First tank item spike increases durability, letting Poppy hold (W) longer to block Vi's dash and win terrain fights.
Respect Vi's level 6 lockdown (R) and early (Q) dash for gank threat and pick potential.

Win conditions

Convert early tempo into objective control by using (R) to deny Vi's smite and force disengages.
Counter-invade when Vi commits to ganks or full clears, leveraging Poppy's superior dueling and anti-dash tools.
Use ganks and terrain pressure to deny Vi farm and scaling, then front-line fights with (W) and (E) to peel and disrupt enemy dives.