Best Briar Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Briar counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Briar is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Karthus Jungle, Quinn Jungle, Trundle Jungle, Jax Jungle, Locke Jungle, Gwen Jungle, Qiyana Jungle, Cho'Gath Jungle, Teemo Jungle, and Master Yi Jungle as the strongest counters for Briar. Briar is listed as favorable into Naafiri Jungle, Nidalee Jungle, Xin Zhao Jungle, Elise Jungle, Sylas Jungle, Diana Jungle, Shyvana Jungle, Rengar Jungle, Lee Sin Jungle, and Kayn Jungle. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Briar Jungle same-role counters

  1. Karthus Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Karthus Jungle, 45.9% observed win rate, -7.7 percentage points vs expected, 639 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Quinn Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Quinn Jungle, 48.5% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 758 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Trundle Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Trundle Jungle, 47.5% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 739 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jax Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -4.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,155 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Locke Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Locke Jungle, 55.7% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Gwen Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Gwen Jungle, 49.2% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 551 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Qiyana Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Qiyana Jungle, 54.7% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,083 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 47.3% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,333 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Teemo Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Teemo Jungle, 49.9% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 515 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 51.5% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,117 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Briar Jungle is good against

  1. Naafiri Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 57.6% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,499 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Nidalee Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nidalee Jungle, 59.1% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 702 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Xin Zhao Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xin Zhao Jungle, 55.8% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,385 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Elise Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Elise Jungle, 55.4% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 570 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Sylas Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Jungle, 55.6% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,532 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Diana Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Diana Jungle, 56.0% observed win rate, +2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,464 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Shyvana Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 50.8% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,475 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Rengar Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 58.7% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,636 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lee Sin Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lee Sin Jungle, 56.2% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 4,265 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kayn Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Kayn Jungle, 53.2% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 5,402 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Briar all-role counters

  1. Karthus Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Karthus Jungle, 45.9% observed win rate, -7.7 percentage points vs expected, 639 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Quinn Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Quinn Jungle, 48.5% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 758 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Trundle Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Trundle Jungle, 47.5% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 739 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Nasus Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nasus Mid, 44.5% observed win rate, -4.0 percentage points vs expected, 890 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jax Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -4.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,155 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Locke Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Locke Jungle, 55.7% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Shen Support - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shen Support, 48.7% observed win rate, -3.8 percentage points vs expected, 672 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Nilah ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nilah ADC, 46.3% observed win rate, -3.7 percentage points vs expected, 596 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Taric Support - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Taric Support, 45.6% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 676 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Brand Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Brand Mid, 48.7% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 556 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Briar is good against

  1. Naafiri Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 57.6% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,499 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Xerath ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xerath ADC, 53.7% observed win rate, +3.6 percentage points vs expected, 542 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Nidalee Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nidalee Jungle, 59.1% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 702 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Xin Zhao Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xin Zhao Jungle, 55.8% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,385 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Aurora Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Aurora Mid, 56.3% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 790 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Kassadin Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Kassadin Mid, 55.9% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 982 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Elise Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Elise Jungle, 55.4% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 570 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Riven Top - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Riven Top, 59.2% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 976 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lucian ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lucian ADC, 57.9% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,164 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Yasuo ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Yasuo ADC, 54.5% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 997 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 9 High Elo Briar Jungle same-role counters

  1. Master Yi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 47.4% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 869 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Ekko Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Ekko Jungle, 47.8% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 772 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Wukong Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Wukong Jungle, 47.2% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,028 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Kayn Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,230 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Graves Jungle, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,882 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Nidalee Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nidalee Jungle, 46.3% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 520 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Nocturne Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nocturne Jungle, 49.0% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 984 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Bel'Veth Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 50.0% observed win rate, -0.5 percentage points vs expected, 734 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Shyvana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 50.0% observed win rate, -0.1 percentage points vs expected, 820 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo champions Briar Jungle is good against

  1. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle, 52.7% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,064 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Qiyana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Qiyana Jungle, 52.5% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 934 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Shaco Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shaco Jungle, 52.0% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 681 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kha'Zix Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 52.6% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,053 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Lillia Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lillia Jungle, 52.0% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 512 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Sylas Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Jungle, 51.3% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,103 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Rengar Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 52.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 822 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lee Sin Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lee Sin Jungle, 52.0% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,142 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Jarvan IV Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jarvan IV Jungle, 52.1% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 966 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Vi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Vi Jungle, 51.7% observed win rate, +0.4 percentage points vs expected, 642 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Briar all-role counters

  1. Gnar Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Gnar Top, 45.5% observed win rate, -5.7 percentage points vs expected, 635 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Hwei Mid, 45.1% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 708 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Xayah ADC - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xayah ADC, 44.0% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 815 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Vladimir Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Vladimir Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -4.5 percentage points vs expected, 711 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Blitzcrank Support, 45.0% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 989 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Ahri Mid, 46.0% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,680 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Malphite Top, 46.2% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,141 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Sivir ADC - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sivir ADC, 46.6% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 712 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lux Mid, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 669 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Draven ADC - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Draven ADC, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 699 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Briar is good against

  1. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Katarina Mid, 54.5% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,245 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Irelia Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Irelia Top, 55.0% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 655 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Rell Support - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rell Support, 52.3% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 711 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Olaf Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Olaf Top, 53.3% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 559 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yone Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Yone Mid, 55.0% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,030 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Bard Support - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Bard Support, 53.8% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 942 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Tryndamere Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Tryndamere Top, 53.0% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 534 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Senna Support - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Senna Support, 52.3% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 995 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Malzahar Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Malzahar Mid, 54.6% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 844 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Smolder ADC - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Smolder ADC, 54.8% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 586 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.