Briar Jungle counters Xin Zhao hard (45.0% win rate) based on 734 games. This matchup is really difficult for Xin Zhao players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Xin Zhao Jungle vs Briar Jungle in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 64.7% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Xin Zhao (5.6% pick rate, 13th most popular out of 63 Jungle champions) versus Briar (4.0%, 16th place). These two jungle titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Hail of Blades + Sudden Impact combination (57.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Sterak's Gage, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.0% to 64.7% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Xin Zhao faces both matchup (44.97%) and farming disadvantages (5.81 vs 6.58/min). With a 0.77 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Briar leads in both matchup win rate (55.0%) and damage (823 vs 663/min). Xin Zhao must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Xin Zhao maintains better KDA (2.50, 42nd place vs 59th for Briar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | S+ |
| 45.0% | Matchup Winrate | 55.0% |
| 50.44% | Role Winrate | 53.43% |
| #23 | Winrate Rank | #1 |
| 5.6% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 408 | Gold per Minute | 438 |
| 5.81 | CS/Min | 6.58 |
| 0.20 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 663 | Damage per Minute | 823 |
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, Xin Zhao deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Briar deals mainly physical damage (81.12%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Briar, ranking 16th (versus 44th for Xin Zhao) 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 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Xin Zhao 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.
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