Jax Jungle counters Briar hard (46.5% win rate) based on 466 games. This matchup is really difficult for Briar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Briar Jungle vs Jax Jungle in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 61.7% in this matchup.
Briar maintains steady 4.2% popularity but rarely encounters niche pick Jax (1.7%, 39th place out of 54 Jungle champions). While not a priority matchup to study, understanding it protects against off-meta cheese picks that can catch you unprepared. Surprising upset: Despite Briar's higher tier rating, Jax wins 53.5% of encounters. This suggests Jax's kit specifically counters Briar's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Strong champion, tough matchup: Despite Briar's impressive 52.0% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Jax presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Press the Attack + Triumph combination (49.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 46.5% to 61.7% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Briar's superior farming (6.04 vs 5.96/min, 25th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.08 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Briar outputs more damage (786 vs 659/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Jax: leads in both matchup win rate (53.5%) and KDA (2.40 vs 2.30, 47th vs 49th place). Briar players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A+ |
| 46.5% | Matchup Winrate | 53.5% |
| 52.03% | Role Winrate | 51.37% |
| #4 | Winrate Rank | #9 |
| 4.2% | Pickrate | 1.7% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 438 | Gold per Minute | 448 |
| 6.04 | CS/Min | 5.96 |
| 0.18 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 786 | Damage per Minute | 659 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Briar deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Jax has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Briar is higher farming statistics (ranked 25th among role champions) (versus 27th for Jax), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.4 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Briar player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Jax player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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