Briar Jungle counters Zac hard (42.3% win rate) based on 558 games. This matchup is really difficult for Zac players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zac Jungle vs Briar Jungle in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.1% in this matchup.
With 2.4% popularity, Zac constantly encounters meta-dominant Briar (4.3%, 17th place out of 60 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Zac performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (50.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Sunfire Aegis, Liandry's Torment, Spirit Visage, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 42.3% to 60.1% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Zac faces both matchup (42.32%) and farming disadvantages (5.07 vs 6.68/min). With a 1.61 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Briar leads in both matchup win rate (57.7%) and damage (708 vs 639/min). Zac must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Zac maintains better KDA (3.30, 3rd place vs 47th for Briar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | S+ |
| 42.3% | Matchup Winrate | 57.7% |
| 49.54% | Role Winrate | 52.81% |
| #44 | Winrate Rank | #3 |
| 2.4% | Pickrate | 4.3% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 381 | Gold per Minute | 467 |
| 5.07 | CS/Min | 6.68 |
| 0.15 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 639 | Damage per Minute | 708 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Zac deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Briar deals mainly physical damage (71.48%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Briar, ranking 10th (versus 58th for Zac) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 3.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zac 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 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
+8 Ability Haste
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 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
