Briar Jungle counters Zed hard (45.4% win rate) based on 875 games. This matchup is really difficult for Zed players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zed 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 54.3% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Zed (6.1% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 60 Jungle champions) versus Briar (4.3%, 17th 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 Conqueror + Presence of Mind combination (49.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Eclipse, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.4% to 54.3% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Zed faces both matchup (45.35%) and farming disadvantages (6.64 vs 6.68/min). With a 0.04 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Zed outputs more damage (738 vs 708/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Zed maintains better KDA (2.70, 29th 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+ |
| 45.4% | Matchup Winrate | 54.7% |
| 48.11% | Role Winrate | 52.81% |
| #56 | Winrate Rank | #3 |
| 6.1% | Pickrate | 4.3% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 425 | Gold per Minute | 467 |
| 6.64 | CS/Min | 6.68 |
| 0.16 | Wards per Minute | 0.16 |
| 738 | 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.
Except for rare builds, Zed deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. 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 12th for Zed) 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 2.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Zed 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…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
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…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
