Best Briar Jungle Counters

Low Elo data lists Jax Jungle, Malphite Jungle, Karthus Jungle, Amumu Jungle, Cho'Gath Jungle, Wukong Jungle, Quinn Jungle, Rammus Jungle, Teemo Jungle, and Pantheon Jungle as the strongest counters for Briar Jungle. Briar Jungle is listed as favorable into Rengar Jungle, Nunu & Willump Jungle, FiddleSticks Jungle, Talon Jungle, Diana Jungle, Sylas Jungle, Zed Jungle, Jayce Jungle, Lee Sin Jungle, and Bel'Veth Jungle. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Updated 2026-11-15. Data is current for LoL patch 26.22 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

Briar Jungle matchup tips

  1. Briar vs Nocturne Jungle - Don't open with Head Rush(Q) into Shroud of Darkness(W); wait for the shield to expire or draw it out first, then use Q to stun or E to disengage.
  2. Briar vs Shyvana Jungle - Take a direct skirmish when you can get on top of Shyvana, but don't chase straight through her Dragon's Descent(R) or speed-up; Shyvana players report that kiting and faster farming are her safer ways to play this matchup.
  3. Briar vs Graves Jungle - Don't start an early invade or duel Graves at level one; Briar players report that he can win that first contact. Ward his likely route, and look for a fight after you have levels or nearby lane support.
  4. Briar vs Jarvan IV Jungle - Don't chase Jarvan while Dragon Strike(Q) and Demacian Standard(E) are both ready; sidestep the knockup or let him spend the combo, then take the close fight while his engage is down.
  5. Briar vs Sylas Jungle - Ward Sylas's raptors and look for an early opposite-side invade when your lanes can move first; players note his unhealthy early clear is easier to punish before he has items.
  6. Briar vs Kha'Zix Jungle - Don't start Blood Frenzy(W) while Kha'Zix still has Void Assault(R) available; if you can hit Certain Death(R) while he is visible, its true sight lets you keep tracking him through his invisibility.
  7. Briar vs Qiyana Jungle - Don't spend Blood Frenzy(W) into active Grass Q; wait it out or hit Certain Death(R) while Qiyana is visible, then use the mark's true sight to keep her from escaping the follow-up.
  8. Briar vs Amumu Jungle - Keep Chilling Scream(E) available for Amumu's engage; start the channel as Bandage Toss(Q) is about to connect, then aim the shove toward a wall rather than spending E for poke.
  9. Briar vs Rammus Jungle - Don't keep auto-attacking into Defensive Ball Curl(W); use Head Rush(Q) to break armor, then Chilling Scream(E) to cancel Frenzy and push Rammus off while you switch to a softer target.
  10. Briar vs Zac Jungle - If Zac starts charging Elastic Slingshot(E) to escape, wait for the windup and use Head Rush(Q) then; Briar players recommend saving Q so he cannot jump away.
  11. Briar vs Darius Jungle - When Darius starts with E, use W to sidestep the pull; if he follows with Q, use Q through him to avoid the outer blade.

Top 10 Low Elo Briar Jungle same-role counters

  1. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jax Jungle, 50.2% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,676 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Malphite Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Malphite Jungle, 51.5% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,490 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Karthus Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Karthus Jungle, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,387 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Amumu Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 48.2% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,725 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 7,195 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Wukong Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Wukong Jungle, 48.5% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 7,131 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Quinn Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Quinn Jungle, 50.1% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,369 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Rammus Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rammus Jungle, 48.7% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,661 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Teemo Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Teemo Jungle, 49.7% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,304 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Pantheon Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Pantheon Jungle, 52.2% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,103 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Briar Jungle is good against

  1. Rengar Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 58.9% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,106 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Nunu & Willump Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nunu & Willump Jungle, 55.9% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,044 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. FiddleSticks Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs FiddleSticks Jungle, 54.8% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,120 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Talon Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Talon Jungle, 54.8% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,671 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Diana Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Diana Jungle, 54.9% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,575 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Sylas Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Jungle, 54.6% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 5,001 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Zed Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Zed Jungle, 56.5% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,047 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Jayce Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jayce Jungle, 56.6% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,066 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Lee Sin Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lee Sin Jungle, 56.4% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 9,574 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Bel'Veth Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 51.5% observed win rate, +0.6 percentage points vs expected, 3,102 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo Briar Jungle all-role counters

  1. Xayah ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xayah ADC, 48.4% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 6,183 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Jax Jungle, 50.2% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,676 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Malphite Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Malphite Jungle, 51.5% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,490 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Veigar Mid, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 6,368 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Ahri Mid, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 11,047 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Karthus Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Karthus Jungle, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,387 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Leona Support - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Leona Support, 48.8% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 10,247 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Amumu Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Amumu Jungle, 48.2% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,725 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 48.9% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 7,195 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Brand Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Brand Mid, 51.1% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,134 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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

  1. Katarina Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Katarina Mid, 55.2% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 6,030 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Yorick Top - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Yorick Top, 54.4% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,878 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Rengar Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 58.9% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,106 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Qiyana Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Qiyana Mid, 59.3% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,039 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Nunu & Willump Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nunu & Willump Jungle, 55.9% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,044 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. FiddleSticks Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs FiddleSticks Jungle, 54.8% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,120 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Talon Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Talon Jungle, 54.8% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,671 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Ezreal ADC - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Ezreal ADC, 57.7% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 11,365 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Sylas Mid - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Mid, 55.9% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 5,800 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Diana Jungle - Low Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Diana Jungle, 54.9% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,575 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Briar Jungle same-role counters

  1. Master Yi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 45.9% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,274 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Graves Jungle, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,095 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Shyvana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 46.8% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,364 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Elise Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Elise Jungle, 46.9% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,407 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Talon Jungle, 47.5% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,574 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Cho'Gath Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 48.1% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,113 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Kindred Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Kindred Jungle, 47.2% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,111 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Viego Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Viego Jungle, 50.8% observed win rate, -0.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,016 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Diana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Diana Jungle, 49.4% observed win rate, -0.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,114 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Wukong Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Wukong Jungle, 48.2% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,615 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo champions Briar Jungle is good against

  1. Rengar Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 54.4% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,786 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Vi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Vi Jungle, 55.6% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,396 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Lee Sin Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lee Sin Jungle, 53.6% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 4,850 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Qiyana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Qiyana Jungle, 53.7% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,170 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Naafiri Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 52.9% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,178 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Sylas Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Jungle, 52.9% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,151 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Nidalee Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Nidalee Jungle, 49.4% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,101 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Evelynn Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Evelynn Jungle, 51.4% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,153 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Shaco Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shaco Jungle, 49.8% observed win rate, +0.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,472 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle, 50.5% observed win rate, +0.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,287 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Briar Jungle all-role counters

  1. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Hwei Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,614 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Veigar Mid, 46.5% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,056 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Master Yi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Master Yi Jungle, 45.9% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,274 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Malphite Top, 46.6% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,832 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lux Mid, 48.1% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,477 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Graves Jungle, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 3,095 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Viktor Mid, 51.1% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,773 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Shyvana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Shyvana Jungle, 46.8% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,364 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Syndra Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,362 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Xerath Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Xerath Mid, 49.8% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,544 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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

  1. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Sylas Mid, 54.7% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,566 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Rengar Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Rengar Jungle, 54.4% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,786 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Diana Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Diana Mid, 52.8% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,220 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Vi Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Vi Jungle, 55.6% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,396 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Lee Sin Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Lee Sin Jungle, 53.6% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 4,850 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Qiyana Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Qiyana Jungle, 53.7% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,170 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Yasuo Mid, 52.3% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,277 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Zed Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Zed Mid, 52.7% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,094 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Katarina Mid, 51.0% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,508 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Naafiri Jungle - High Elo data: Briar Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle, 52.9% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,178 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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 1,000 games.

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