Poppy vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using terrain to threaten (E) wall stuns and hold (W) to deny Warwick's engage dashes.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Warwick extended melee fights where he can out-sustain you.
This is a control vs snowball matchup; prioritize denying Warwick's early dueling and pick attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using passive shield and (Q) damage and slow, then disengage before Warwick can heal up.
Punish Warwick immediately after he uses (E) to absorb damage or after a missed (R) suppress.
Use (E) to stun Warwick only when near walls to maximize lockdown and punish his dash commits.

Danger windows

Respect Warwick's level 6 (R) suppress engage; avoid fighting when (R) is up and ready.
Beware of Warwick fighting low-health targets with (W) active and (E) fear reducing your burst.
Avoid extended trades when (E) damage reduction and fear are available, as he can outlast you.

Early game

Use early wave control to keep fights short and near walls for reliable (E) stuns.
Hold (W) to counter Warwick's dash engages rather than using it preemptively.
Avoid extended trades where Warwick's healing and (E) damage reduction favor him.

Power spikes

At level 3, hold (W) to counter Warwick's dash and use (E) near walls to stun and trade effectively.
At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Warwick's engages and reset bad fights.
After your first tank item, leverage increased durability to outlast Warwick's extended trades and peel for carries.

Win conditions

Deny Warwick's dash engages with well-timed (W) and punish wall positioning with (E) stuns.
Use (R) to disengage or isolate Warwick's all-in attempts and maintain front-line control.
Outlast Warwick in short trades using your passive shield and tank durability, forcing him to miss healing windows.