Briar Jungle struggles against Naafiri (48.6% win rate) based on 459 games. This matchup can be tricky for Briar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Briar Jungle vs Naafiri Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.9% in this matchup.
Briar dominates the meta (16th most popular, 4.0% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Naafiri (2.5% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of jungle's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Briar's higher tier rating, Naafiri wins 51.4% of encounters. This suggests Naafiri'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 53.4% overall win rate, this specific matchup against Naafiri presents unique challenges requiring focused practice. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Press the Attack + Triumph combination (52.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.6% to 62.9% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Briar faces both matchup (48.60%) and farming disadvantages (6.58 vs 6.74/min). With a 0.16 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Briar outputs more damage (823 vs 754/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 Naafiri: leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.30, 18th vs 59th place). Briar players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | B+ |
| 48.6% | Matchup Winrate | 51.4% |
| 53.43% | Role Winrate | 49.83% |
| #1 | Winrate Rank | #38 |
| 4.0% | Pickrate | 2.5% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 438 | Gold per Minute | 425 |
| 6.58 | CS/Min | 6.74 |
| 0.16 | Wards per Minute | 0.20 |
| 823 | Damage per Minute | 754 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Briar versus Naafiri matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Briar deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Naafiri deals mainly physical damage (90.31%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Naafiri, ranking 13th (versus 16th for Briar) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 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 Naafiri 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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Hitting an enemy champion with 3 consecutive basic attacks deals 40 - 160 bonus adaptive …
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
