Udyr vs Poppy JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Poppy

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling power allow him to control jungle tempo and contest river effectively.
Prioritize using Udyr's mobility and stance versatility to invade or counter-invade when lane priority supports safe river access.

Jungle Plan

Start with a full clear, then contest Scuttle Crab only when allied lanes have priority to avoid Poppy's strong terrain stuns.
Invade Poppy's jungle camps when vision and lane control allow safe access, leveraging Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling.
Focus on securing early dragons and Rift Herald with vision control, using Udyr's sustained damage and mobility to force Poppy off objectives.

Danger windows

Respect Poppy's early level 3-4 window when she can use (W) and (E) near walls to punish dashes and invade attempts.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority, as Poppy's terrain stuns and (R) knockbacks can turn skirmishes.
Be cautious during forced Smite fights where Poppy can use (R) to deny or reset objectives, especially without vision control.

Early game

Full clear quickly to hit level 3 before Poppy and decide between invading or contesting first Scuttle based on lane priority.
Avoid early river fights unless nearby lanes can collapse to support Udyr's engage against Poppy's terrain-based crowd control.
Use Udyr's fast clears and durability to maintain high health for objective setups and counterjungling opportunities.

Power spikes

Level 6 grants Udyr strong AoE damage and stun, increasing dueling and objective control; use this to contest fights aggressively.
Udyr's first completed item spikes his clear speed and dueling, enabling deeper invades and faster objective resets.
Poppy's level 6 (R) can disrupt fights; bait it before committing to full engages or objective contests.

Win conditions

Use Udyr's elite clear speed and early dueling to control jungle camps and deny Poppy farm and tempo.
Translate jungle pressure into securing early dragons and Rift Herald with coordinated vision and lane priority.
Leverage Udyr's mobility and (E) stun to counter-gank effectively and punish Poppy's reliance on terrain for engages.