Trundle vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Poppy

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Trundle thrives on invading and contesting river control early due to his strong dueling and high invade resistance against Poppy.
Prioritize extended fights around objectives where Trundle can use (R) to drain Poppy's tankiness and secure kills or objectives.

Jungle Plan

Full clear efficiently to reach level 3 quickly and contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Invade Poppy's jungle camps when her gank threat is low and lanes can collapse on her.
Use pillar (E) to cut off Poppy's escape routes near objectives and force favorable fights.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting near walls without vision, as Poppy can stun with (E) and deny dashes with (W), turning fights against you.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or objectives when (R) is available to knock you away and reset fights.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near terrain increase risk; back off if Poppy's nearby or lanes lack priority.

Early game

Start with a path that leads to early river Scuttle control to leverage Trundle's dueling strength against Poppy.
Avoid direct invades if Poppy's nearby lanes lack priority or vision, as her (W) and (E) can punish dash-reliant engages.
Use (E) to trap Poppy near terrain or narrow jungle exits during counter-invades or river skirmishes.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) on Poppy or other durable targets to steal resistances and health, turning duels heavily in your favor.
First dueling item completion: Force side jungle fights and objective pressure to capitalize on increased damage and sustain.
Post-level 6: Extended fights inside (W) amplify Trundle's healing and attack speed, making it harder for Poppy to disengage.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and Scuttle dominance into dragon and Rift Herald setups to snowball map pressure.
Use (E) pillar to trap Poppy or isolate her from teammates during skirmishes and objective fights.
Leverage (R) to reduce Poppy's tankiness in front-line fights, enabling your team to burst her down or force her peel away.