How is Poppy doing now?

Raidarc·Dec 21, 2015·1 votes·804 views

I've taken a couple weeks off I think since the rework so I was wondering how she is doing in ranked.

I was playing her but couldn't get a solid string of games going, before I quit I realised leveling up her ult felt pointless because it does no damage. For instance, knowing someone has under 100hp and ulting them should kill someone at level 6 because it is supposed to do 200 damage but I died in my attempt and while it landed I didn't get the kill.

Is she strong? Balanced? Underpowered?

Somehow I feel like it's another one of those champions that buffing her will break her, I probably just need more practice with her.

17 Comments

alfavhunterDec 21, 20153 votes

The buffs poppy should have

1 her passive should scale with CDR, picking it up late game can be a good shield but it also requires going to the buckler to get the shield, this scaling a bit better into late game could make her enemies still have to pay attention to the buckler as it's supposed to be a focused counter play mechanic, as it is it procs once per fight and is ignored late game, this change would make it more noticeable late game and because she has to reposition to pick up the buckler it's not overbearing of a buff because it gives counter play still

2 W bug needs to be fixed her W armor MR currently do not calculate tunes or masteries

3 her R needs to reveal the targets while they are airborn and for 1 second afterwards, also adding a .25 second stun on landing would make it more versatile for using it to instant R reposition and E (instead of enemy instantly dashing when they land)

4 her E pushback range should be increased to match the visual properly (25-50 range would do this) they could also make an indicator in the E spell indicator that says when it will stun (make the indicator turn gold?)

This would help make poppy more user friendly considering she is a "starter champion" based in her IP price and would help people who are just starting the game

RaidarcDec 22, 20151 votes

While I agree with you about her passive I can see people taking advantage of this. The poke she gets from that shield could become too strong. The only way I can see this happening is if they reduce the damage the shield does on champions OR reduce the shield ammount to make up for the shorter cool down on it.

Another thing that would be a nice addition to the passive would be a way to SEE the shield in the chaos of a 5v5 team-death-match. Perhaps something like Diablo 3 uses on the console where a bright beam of light shines upward towards the sky?

alfavhunterDec 22, 20151 votes

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While I agree with you about her passive I can see people taking advantage of this. The poke she gets from that shield could become too strong. The only way I can see this happening is if they reduce the damage the shield does on champions OR reduce the shield ammount to make up for the shorter cool down on it.

Another thing that would be a nice addition to the passive would be a way to SEE the shield in the chaos of a 5v5 team-death-match. Perhaps something like Diablo 3 uses on the console where a bright beam of light shines upward towards the sky?

She drops pressure to get the shield, the extra damage on it partially. Makes up for this but not fully, that's why it wouldn't be op

Yes it helps her poke a bit more but she isn't a poke champ and it's still weak poke

EcchiOtakuTMDec 22, 20151 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/tj99ntLT-poppy-needs-some-tlc

o.o

Sightless66Dec 21, 20152 votes

She's definitely underpowered, but there is a lot of room to help her out.

4NoxiousHoursDec 21, 20151 votes

shes balanced but I dont like the fact that shes primarily a tank :/ I liked her old kit but thats just my opinion sorry guys :/

Raka Flaka MDDec 21, 20151 votes

Rip old poppy. Yours tower diving 1v5 pentas will be missed.

CoolKnightSTDec 21, 20151 votes

Poppy is a tank/fighter. What do you expect...

She actualy has a decent amount of burst damage right now. 12% of their maximum health on her Q is a big deal.

Dirty RoleplayerDec 21, 20151 votes

Dear diary nr 3.

peeps still cant ult prupely seems up im off.

DarthSpectrumDec 22, 20151 votes

In a 1 v 1 situation, she is a bit weak. She requires good positioning to properly utilize her E and follow up with her Q.

As well, her W and R is highly conditional in a fight. In a duel, these 2 abilities might be down right useless.

However, her redeeming qualities are that her Passive is extremely effective at harassing melee champions in a fight, and can proc her Sheen active following a W and her Deadman's plate. Her base damage on her abilities are actually extremely high - provided that she lands everything.

In my opinion, Poppy might actually be a bit too strong. Even though her laning capabilities might be sub-par, her W sometimes allow her a free pass against champions who rely on dashes. As well, in a team fight, Poppy's ultimate is absolutely game changing. Once people start figuring out the most opportune moments to use her ultimate, Poppy might actually be nerfed. It practically guarantees a baron, a dragon, or some towers if the ultimate is used properly. Often, it can be the decisive factor between two equally skilled teams, and it is on a 100 second CD.

Compared to other champions with such powerful mechanics, Poppy is actually extremely strong.

RaidarcDec 22, 20151 votes

It's funny that you mention that it practically garuntees a Baron. I've already used it once to knock away the enemy jungler who was waiting for the opportune time to steal our Baron. Worked out well, we got Baron and won the game.

DarthSpectrumDec 22, 20151 votes

Unfortunately, I can only see nerfs for Poppy down the line as she achieves a high pick rate in LCS. People need to realize that her ultimate is insane. She can determine the outcome of a match by herself. As well, she offers tremendous disengage against assassins in a meta where ADCs are at their strongest.

EcchiOtakuTMDec 22, 20151 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/tj99ntLT-poppy-needs-some-tlc

RaidarcDec 22, 20151 votes

I've already posted on that, lol.

EcchiOtakuTMDec 22, 20151 votes

um......lol um ok yea.............. this is awkward lolololol