The Rise of Poppy: The Most Banned Champion at Worlds 2023
The 2023 World Championship in South Korea is off to a thrilling start this week. However, the League of Legends community has quickly identified Poppy as the most banned champion at the tournament.
In Patch 13.19 of League of Legends, certain champions have become incredibly powerful on Summoner’s Rift. The first few days of Worlds often reveal which champions are in high demand, low demand, and those that everyone wants to ban due to their overwhelming strength. And we’re not just talking about Kai’Sa.
Poppy may not have the highest win rate like Kai’Sa or Orianna, especially among regular players. But in Patch 13.19, she has emerged as a dominant force in the jungle and top lane and has been banned in every game of Worlds 2023 according to the statistics.
With a tremendous 63 percent win rate, Poppy has become a versatile and dangerous champion. In the hands of the world’s top League professionals, she becomes downright terrifying.
Poppy’s Strengths as a Champion
What sets Poppy apart is her ability to deal solid damage and exert incredible crowd control as the game progresses. Her well-timed ultimate has often saved her teammates from certain death or enabled her allies to focus on the vulnerable backline without worrying about tank disruption.
Furthermore, it’s not that professionals are building Poppy in unconventional ways. They still opt for essential items such as Plated Steelcaps and choose from a range of options like Divine Sunderer, Iceborn Gauntlet, Dead Man’s Plate, or Sunfire Aegis. They also utilize suitable rune trees like Sorcerer and Inspiration for the jungle and Grasp of the Undying and Inspiration for the top lane. It’s their experience, teamfighting skills, mechanical prowess, and map awareness that make them stand out. Additionally, the presence of elite teammates allows them to perform at their best in every game.
Predictions for the Remaining Matches
While the World Championship is just beginning and there are many more League matches to look forward to, it’s clear that Poppy’s high ban rate will continue throughout the Play-In stage. However, champions like Maokai, Jax, Lee Sin, and Rell are also gaining significant attention for their power. It remains to be seen who will ultimately claim the title of the most banned champion at Worlds 2023.
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