Briar Jungle counters Jarvan IV hard (45.6% win rate) based on 1384 games. This matchup is really difficult for Jarvan IV players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Jarvan IV Jungle vs Briar 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 61.3% in this matchup.
Jarvan IV dominates the meta (4th most popular, 8.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Briar (4.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of jungle's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Jarvan IV's higher tier rating, Briar wins 54.4% of encounters. This suggests Briar's kit specifically counters Jarvan IV's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (59.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.6% to 61.3% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Jarvan IV faces both matchup (45.62%) and farming disadvantages (5.68 vs 6.04/min). With a 0.36 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Briar leads in both matchup win rate (54.4%) and damage (786 vs 604/min). Jarvan IV must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Jarvan IV maintains better KDA (3.40, 2nd place vs 49th for Briar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S+ | Tier | S |
| 45.6% | Matchup Winrate | 54.4% |
| 51.59% | Role Winrate | 52.03% |
| #6 | Winrate Rank | #4 |
| 8.3% | Pickrate | 4.2% |
| 3.4 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 419 | Gold per Minute | 438 |
| 5.68 | CS/Min | 6.04 |
| 0.17 | Wards per Minute | 0.18 |
| 604 | Damage per Minute | 786 |
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, Jarvan IV deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Briar deals mainly physical damage (72.55%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Briar, ranking 25th (versus 36th for Jarvan IV) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 3.4) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Jarvan IV player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Briar 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.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
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.
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
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.
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deal…
After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
