
Popol and Kupa
Push · Burst
“Boy and an Icefield Wolf, partners who understand each other well.”
Pick & ban rate = share of matches that pick / ban Popol and Kupa. Official ranked data · All Ranks · 7 days · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Skills
Popol and Kupa's abilities from official data
- P

We Are Friends
PassiveBuffKupa recovers 10% Max HP per second after not taking damage for 5s. When Kupa is killed, Popol can Pray for 3s to bring Kupa back to the battlefield. Cooldown: 30s. Every 3 consecutive attacks from Kupa will enhance Popol's next Basic Attack to deal (+220% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage. Kupa has 2500 (+1200% Total Physical Attack) Max HP and inherits 100% of Popol's other attributes and passive equipment effects (excluding Jungling and Roaming equipment effects). Kupa deals an additional 120% damage against Creeps.
- 1

Bite 'em, Kupa!
Skill 1DamageCCCD: 7 Mana Cost: 50
Popol throws a spear at the target enemy, dealing 80 (+100% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage while simultaneously commanding Kupa to lunge at the target, dealing an additional 70 (+75% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage. Kupa will continue to attack the target for 3s. Alpha Wolf Form: Kupa stuns the enemy for 1s and bites them 3 times in quick succession.
- 2

Kupa, Help!
Skill 2CCAOECD: 5.5 Mana Cost: 80
Popol summons Kupa back to his side, gaining a 240 (+200% Extra Physical Attack) shield while dealing 240 (+50% Total Physical Attack) Physical Damage to nearby enemies and slowing them by 35% for 0.5s. Kupa will then assist Popol to attack nearby enemies for 3s. Alpha Wolf Form: Kupa darts back to Popol, knocking nearby enemies airborne for 0.2s. The shield and damage are increased to 125%.
- 3

Popol's Surprise
Skill 3SummonCCCD: 1.5 Mana Cost: 60
Popol sets a trap at the target location that will detonate after a short delay once triggered, dealing 70 (+20% Total Magic Power) Magic Damage to the enemy that steps on it, immobilizing them for 1s, and creating a frost zone for 4s. Enemies in the frost zone will have their Movement Speed reduced by 20%. Popol gains a trap charge every 22s (up to 3). Up to 3 traps can exist at the same time on the battlefield, each lasting up to 60s.
- 4

We Are Angry!
Skill 4BuffCD: 38 Mana Cost: 100
Popol and Kupa enter the Enraged state for 12s, gaining 15% extra Movement Speed and increasing their Attack Speed to 1.3 times. Kupa turns into Alpha Wolf Form, gaining 1500 extra Max HP, fully restoring its HP, while enhancing its other skills.
Popol and Kupa counters
Pick these when the enemy has Popol and Kupa
- 1+4.3AtlasTankRoam
- 2+3.6CarmillaSupportTankRoam
- 3+3Luo YiMageMid
- 4+2.9HanabiMarksmanGold
- 5+2.9SunFighterEXPJungle
- 6+2.7Lapu-LapuFighterEXP
- 7+2.6IxiaMarksmanGold
- 8+2.4TerizlaFighterTankEXP
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +4.3: Atlas wins 4.3 points more often against Popol and Kupa. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Popol and Kupa is strong against
Popol and Kupa has the edge over these heroes
- 1+2.9HarithMageGoldMid
- 2+2.6HarleyAssassinMageJungle
- 3+2.4MathildaSupportAssassinRoam
- 4+2.4ZilongFighterAssassinEXP
- 5+2.2JawheadFighterRoamEXP
- 6+2.2LesleyMarksmanAssassinGold
- 7+2.2SelenaAssassinMageMidRoam
Numbers = the win-rate difference (% points) when the two heroes face each other. Example +2.9: Popol and Kupa wins 2.9 points more often against Harith. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Popol and Kupa combos
Heroes that work well on Popol and Kupa's team
- 1+3.9GrangerMarksmanGold
- 2+3.9LesleyMarksmanAssassinGold
- 3+3LaylaMarksmanGold
- 4+2.8ClintMarksmanGold
- 5+2.8WanwanMarksmanGold
- 6+2.7BeatrixMarksmanGold
Numbers = the change in win rate (% points) when both heroes are on the same team. Example +3.9: Popol and Kupa wins 3.9 points more often on a team with Granger. From All Ranks, last 7 days.
Popol and Kupa build guide
Situational Marksman items: check the enemy lineup first, then buy
- Battle spell · Jungle
Retribution: Required in the jungle: faster farm and secure Turtle/Lord.
- Emblem
- Assassin · Killing Spree: Kills restore HP and speed you up, made for diving in and out.
- Popol and Kupa has several crowd control skills: cooldown reduction has them ready more often.
The enemy has 2+ heroes with heals or shields
Cuts the enemy's healing and shields.
The enemy has tanks or stacks physical defense
Physical penetration and damage based on the target's HP.
The enemy has physical assassins (Ling, Hayabusa, etc.)
Active: brief immunity to physical damage.
You keep dying in late team fights
Revive after dying.





