Use Taliyah's high clear speed and worked ground to hit level 3 quickly and contest early river Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Prioritize pathing toward lanes with setup for (W) displacement to maximize gank threat and punish Poppy's reliance on terrain for (E) stuns.
Jungle Plan
Use early clear tempo to reach river first and contest Scuttle Crab when allied lanes can assist or pressure Poppy's approach.
Invade Poppy's jungle when her (W) is down or after she commits to ganks, especially near walls where (W)+(E) combo is less threatening.
Use (R) to create numbers advantages around dragon or Rift Herald fights by cutting off Poppy's escape or flank routes.
Danger windows
Avoid extended river fights when Poppy has (W) ready to deny dashes and (E) near walls for stuns, as these can quickly turn fights against Taliyah.
Be cautious contesting objectives if (R) is available to knock you away or disrupt smite fights.
Low-health clears in open jungle are risky since Poppy's strong dueling and invade resistance can punish isolated Taliyah.
Early game
Start with a clear path that preserves worked ground for efficient camp sequencing and early level 3 power spike.
Contest first Scuttle only if mid or bot lane have priority to support river fights and avoid overextending into Poppy's strong invade potential.
Avoid early full clears in open jungle areas where Poppy can collapse; instead, path through terrain-heavy zones to exploit (W) and (E) punishes.
Power spikes
Level 6 unlocks (R) for Taliyah, dramatically increasing map pressure and enabling cross-map plays; use this to force picks or secure objectives before Poppy can respond.
First completed mage item boosts Taliyah's poke and wave control, allowing safer objective setups and punishing Poppy's limited ranged threat.
Poppy's level 6 (R) can deny fights or disengage; bait this ability before committing to skirmishes to avoid losing tempo.
Win conditions
Convert early clear speed and worked ground control into first Scuttle and dragon priority by coordinating with lanes that can pressure Poppy.
Use (W) and (E) to punish Poppy's predictable movement near terrain, forcing her away from key jungle entrances and objectives.
Leverage (R) to cut off Poppy's rotations and create numbers advantages around Herald and dragon, enabling safe objective takes and teamfight setups.
Tip: For Taliyah vs Poppy, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
