Poppy Build Guide by MejickPuf

Introduction - About me and Poppy

Hello guys! I would like to thank this community for producing so much for people like me. Keep those amazing guides coming!




I've recently began played Poppy again (May 2012), and I felt like making a guide to the community that have been helping me out since I first started to play LoL.

With experimentation and practice, I present you my first guide featuring Poppy, the Iron Ambassador!

Pro et Contra (Pros and Cons)

Masteries

Mastery selection is like cooking - Do it to your tastes. However, the provided masteries below are what I use and are a good place to start with experimenting.

Summoner's Wrath - for Exhaust and Ghost

Brute Force - to trigger next level of masteries

Alacrity - more Attk Spd and triggers Weapon Expertise

Sorcery - CDR and I feel like +9 Attk Dmg from Deadliness at lvl. 18 isn't useful

Demolitionist - Ability to knock-down towers and really, there's no where else to place the point

Weapon Expertise - self-explanatory

Havoc - more dmg is an O.K. for me, I also feel like 3% LS from Vampirism isn't useful - Then again, I don't build enough LS on Poppy so this might be useful to others

Sunder - this + Weapon Expertise + desolation runes = :D

Executioner - allows Poppy to get the kill easier and faster so she can move on and grab that pentakill

Resistance - more Mgc Rst, people prefer max Hardiness but there's more armor diversity in the game than magic resist

Hardiness - one point to trigger next level masteries

Durability - the more health, the better!

Veteran's Scars - a good early game health boost :)



Hardiness - an extra point with Indomitable triggers next level masteries

Indomitable - read " Hardiness "

Initiator - increased speed is always welcomed

Enlightenment - amazing CDR

Honor Guard - 2 points to trigger Juggernaut

Juggernaut - health boost and a mini merc's treads




This 21/9/0 setup is used to allow Poppy to jungle well, gank well, and allows her to transition into a good late game carry.

Runes

You might be wondering, wait... You got so many runes selected, dafuq?
Well, like Masteries, you have to select runes that fits your Poppy play-style.

Summoner Spells

Dem summoning spells be important 'cha know?

My choices are Exhaust and Ghost, but there are many other alternatives and combinations. Here are some explanations:

Flash is a popular choice by many. Flash can be used with any other summoner spell, for example, Flash and Exhaust, Flash and Heal, Flash and Ignite. Flash can be used to get over terrain, allowing quicker escape and being able to allow the terrain itself block your enemies. Flash can also be used as a gap closer.

Ghost, like flash, is a popular alternative and can be used in combination with any other summoner spell. Ghost has a longer duration than Flash and gives Poppy that "zoom-zoom" feeling. Ghost, however cannot go through/over terrain. A good, non-offensive combination is the Ghost/ Flash combo meal.





Exhaust is mainly used, or at least I think, on AD champions to slow and decrease incoming attacks. With the debuffs, you can run away to safety or send your enemies to safety, after they respawn, of course. Plus, what's more funnier than running faster than your enemies and trolling their faces by slowing them?

I never use Ignite on AD champions. I feel like AP champions have a better use for it. I dunno', maybe it's just me :P. You can use Ignite as a Heal cancellation, to finish someone off, or, if they have a Soraka on their team, rage.





A recent addition to League. Being a AD carry and having all her abilities scale AP, Poppy players can put this sucker to good use. Low CD and a long duration.

A popular choice for beginners for every champion including Poppy. This can save your life many, many times. A popular strategy to use with this spell is "Heal-Baiting."

Not picked by many at all. Not a huge deal to many. Like Heal, however, Cleanse can save your life over and over. You need a very good reaction time to use this spell effectively.

A clump of free-farm on top lane? Your bot lane is getting harassed too much? Want to backdoor quickly? Or do you just want to get back to lane? Well, here's your spell!

Abilities and the Explanations

Makes Poppy more indestructible. This makes Poppy take very little damage so don't be afraid to go up into their faces!

The ability that allows Poppy to deal out thousands. Deals your attack damage + 100 magic damage + 8% of your enemy's max health (max: 375 magic damage. This is not including the mighty Trinity Force, of course. ;) Remember after using Devastating Blow, your Auto-attack will come right after for easier kill-steals...I mean damage output for the team.

The short mini- Ghost bursts are a life saver. Go ahead and push the lane, destroy that tower, and zoom-zoom away. Or, even better, catch that damn Teemo.

Your teammate is getting chased? Not anymore. Need to engage or stun? No problem. Have a sugar rush and want to express it? Sure.

One of the best Ultimate in the game. Allows Poppy to be immune to any form of damage from everyone except her target and C.C. champions.

Standard Poppy ability sequencing for lane.



Remember to LAST-HIT CREEPS so your lane won't be pushed. The lane being pushed can mean that your enemy can farm safely, attack from a more defensive position or allow an enemy jungler to gank you resulting in death.

Here's a picture of the danger zones of your lane:



My early "Off-lane" strategy ability sequence.



I recently develop this strategy with Poppy and it has pulled off with amazing results.
The term "off-lane" comes from the fact that you will be in and out lane ganking lanes very often. This means there will be two gankers on your team, if you have a jungler. In a recent game, an Urgot claimed top, pushed to it, and eventually feeding the lane and the Fiora 12-0) instead of letting our Nasus farm top. The opposing Kennen was trying to ninja star our Kassadin that was hugging turret before creep deployment. I decided to grab Heroic Charge first and go into mid to push Kennen closer to turret and grab first blood. Doing this often allowed our Nasus grab farm like he would on top lane.

Basically, bash them to a damage source, such as an ally or a turret, or bash them into terrain to do bonus damage and deal a stun. Here are some examples of ganking routes:

Red- walking path
Blue- Charge directions.



Jungling sequence. Q and E early for more dmg and quicker clear. Also, an early Heroic Charge will allow you to gank earlier.



1-Start off at the Wolves Camp and pop a pot.
2-Get a leash on Blue Golem, pop a pot and smite.
3-Rush to Wraiths and Heroic Charge the big wraith. Pop a pot.
3-Go to Twin Golems, Heroic Charge, and pop a pot.
4-Kill and smite Red Lizard.
5-Reach lvl 4 by killing the Wraith Camp.
6-Gank with lvl 2 Devastating Blow, lvl 1 Heroic Charge, and lvl 1 Paragon of Demacia.

Ganking examples are provided above.

Note: You can also gank after lvl 2 (or after Blue Golem)

Remember that Poppy utilizes Sheen or Trinity Force, so try to proc them as much as possible. Here's a guideline:

Devastating Blow > Paragon of Demacia > Proc > Devastating Blow > Heroic Charge > Proc > Devastating Blow

Q as much as possible before they start running, tap W to chase them and spam Q, press E and stun them to wall, spam Q. You win.

Heroic Charge > Proc > Devastating Blow > Paragon of Demacia > Proc > Devastating Blow

Heroic Charge to stun or into a damage source, spam Q, activate Paragon of Demacia to keep up with your opponent, spam q. Win.

Paragon of Demacia > Heroic Charge > Proc > Devastating Blow

Speed boost yourself with W and charge them back into your team/damage source, and of course, spam Q.

Note: Auto-attack whenever Sheen/ Trinity Force procs.

Minority fight - whhhaa?? It's another name for a 1v1, 1v2, 1v3, 2v2, etc. Basically a fight that doesn't concern the whole or the majority of the team.

Everyone has been in that sticky situation when you're up against one, two, or three opponents and the first thing you do it run, panic, and ping. Poppy is one of those champions that can easily kill off 3 enemies.



Usually when you 1v1 another champion, you'll be right in their face, not in a bush, therefore you don't have to pop Heroic Charge so early. As an AD carry, Poppy always have to Auto-attack her opponents.

I suggest popping up your Paragon of Demacia for the speed to engage and the bonus resistances, and queue up your Devastating Blow. If you're winning, your opponent should be backing off and running. By now your Paragon of Demacia is off CD and you can pop that and run ahead of them to Heroic Charge into a damage source or terrain, and continue to AA and spam Q. Also, if you feel like turret diving and your Diplomatic Immunity is up, go ahead and activate it, spam your Q, and trololol off. Remember, Diplomatic Immunity makes you immune to turrets!

If you're losing, however, Heroic Charge them backwards(preferably into terrain) and run off with Paragon of Demacia and hit Ghost or Flash when you really need it.



Very basic. Just like 1v1 - But now you have the ability to us Diplomatic Immunity on one opponent and become immune to the damage source(s) from the other opponent(s).

I HIGHLY suggest you use your R on the champion that does the LEAST damage such as the 'Tank' or the 'Support' - These two types of champions most likely will not die easily, therefore allowing you to enjoy your 6/7/8 seconds of immunity.



Or the 'Team Fight.'

When in a team fight situation, you have the opportunity to engage. However, I do not recommend this and recommend that your tank engages first (after all, that's why he's there!). After engagement, pop up Paragon of Demacia and stalk their most damage-dealing champion, most likely the AD or AP carry ( Malzahar, Vayne, Caitlyn, Brand) and destroy them by spamming Devastating Blow. Heroic Charge when necessary. I suggest that you WATCH YOU HEALTH so you can time a good Diplomatic Immunity and not waste it.

For example, your Rammus engages first and you pop up Diplomatic Immunity A.S.A.P., chances are that you won't be hit first in your 6/7/8 seconds. When you know you're getting hit, however, that's the good time to pop up your R.

And there you have it. PENTAKILL... Or in my case, 2 QUADS 1 GAME

Ideal Items

spaceFirst grab a pair of Boots of Speed and 3 Health Potions. Farm and rush to Sheen. After Sheen, either build Berserker's Greaves or merc's treads depending on the opposing team and then farm up to a Zeal for the Atk Spd and Move multiplier. Go ahead and get a Ruby Crystal after, build a Phage, and finally transitioning all of that to a Trinity Force. If you're sure you are winning or need LS, grab a Vampiric Scepter anywhere between or after your Trinity Force. Grab another Zeal for the Crit chance, Move multiplier and the Atk Spd and build a Infinity Edge for the Dmg and Crit advantages, and finally finishing off the late game core with a Phantom Dancer. You'll notice you have two slots that are free. These can be filled with various items depending on your current situation or situations to come. Examples provided below.


spaceStart off with Cloth Armor and 5 health potion]s to jungle and grab a pair of [[boots of speed after of in between Madred's Razors construction. Build a Wriggle's Lantern and constantly ward with it. Make a Sheen and follow the build above from here.
Sell your Wriggle's Lantern later into the game for items below.





: In late game, Poppy can hammer creeps pretty fast so transform that Vampiric Scepter to a The Bloodthirster and continue to farm while you gain its stacks.


: Combined with the healthy Warmog's Armor, you'll gain a good amount of damage, armor, and crit chance.


: Shred more armor, deal more damage.


: Shred less armor, attack faster.





: Increased health and regen. Good combination with Atma's Impaler.

: Counter those pesky AD carries.

: 1 less armor than Thornmail, Atk Spd debuff on enemies, and a CDR.

: Armor and a health boost

: Awesome spell blocker, health and mana.

: Amazing health regen, magic resist, and a cool speed multiplier.

: Protect that '0 death' status of yours :)

Simple Warding

Many people see warding should be only done by someone other themselves or the support. If you have leftover gold, please support the team or even support the support by warding every once and a while. It saves buffs and lives. Here are example of places to ward:

Yellow: Vital to protect the jungler on your team
Blue: For protection depending on which lane you're on
Red: To guard Dragon and Baron
Orange: In order to Counter-Jungle

Change logs

2012/5/7 -

Coldmischief helped with: Small changes to the 'Small Details' section in the 'Abilities and the Explanations' chapter. Also added 'Minority' and 'Majority' fight situations in the 'Abilities and the Explanations' chapter.

Final Thoughts

There you have it! My first guide on Poppy, the Iron Ambassador! I hope you guys enjoy!

I would like to thank:

Making A Guide for obvious reasons.
http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/making-a-guide-101506#chapter11
Vindictive Vayne for the page layout and pictures.
http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/vindictive-vayne-90744#chapter17



How to use Columns for obvious reasons.
http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/how-to-use-columns-194730



Poppy: A Scary Carry
http://www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/poppy-a-scary-carry-54057



League of Legends - S2 Jungle Poppy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcTUPpsUAC0



Poppy the Iron Ambassador/Ability Details
http://leagueoflegends.wikia.com/wiki/Poppy_the_Iron_Ambassador/Ability_Details

or their home page

http://leagueoflegends.wikia.com/wiki/League_of_Legends_Wiki


...And finally..