Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Bilgewater Briar Comp

Bilgewater / Bruiser comp built around Briar in TFT Set 16 — 1-cost reroll, 41.7% top 4 across 12 ranked games.

Bilgewater Briar A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
41.7%
Avg place
4.42
1st place
16.7%
Playstyle
1-cost reroll
Games
12

Is Bilgewater Briar good in TFT Set 16?

12 ranked games
A

Bilgewater Briar is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 41.7% of the time with an average place of 4.42 across 12 ranked games. That average place beats 69% of the 85 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (16.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

4.42
Avg Place
16.67%
First Place
41.67%
Top 4 Rate
0.05%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 4.42 placement with a 41.7% top 4 rate and a 16.7% first place rate across 12 ranked games. A 0.1% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Bilgewater / Bruiser builds: Gangplank with Lucky Doubloon, Last Whisper, Hand Of Justice (100.0% top 4, +58.33% vs. the comp average); Illaoi with Edge of Night, Evenshroud, Thief's Gloves (100.0% top 4, +58.33% vs. the comp average); Miss Fortune with First Mate's Flintlock, Deathblade, Deathblade (100.0% top 4, +58.33% vs. the comp average)
Gangplank
Gangplank
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+58.33%
Difference
Illaoi
Illaoi
100.00%
Top 4 Rate
+58.33%
Difference
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Tahm Kench, Miss Fortune, Nautilus due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Bilgewater Briar units and star levels

The 8 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Briar is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
Tahm KenchTahm Kench17%0%Warmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorGargoyle Stoneplate
Miss FortuneMiss Fortune Carry42%17%DeathbladeFirst Mate's FlintlockDeathblade
NautilusNautilus100%0%BarknucklesTitan's ResolveSunfire Cape
GangplankGangplank Carry67%33%Hand Of JusticeLast WhisperLucky Doubloon
Twisted FateTwisted Fate67%33%Guinsoo's RagebladeCaptain's BrewVoid Staff
Graves Graves 50%33%Guinsoo's RagebladeTitan's ResolveBloodthirster
IllaoiIllaoi 3★42%58%Pile O' CitrusRadiant Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor
BriarBriar Carry 3★33%50%Bilgewater EmblemGargoyle StoneplateProtector's Vow

Bilgewater Briar traits

The board activates Bilgewater, Bruiser, and Slayer. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Bilgewater Briar game plan

1-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Play the strongest early board you hit and save gold until you can commit to Briar.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 5 above 50 gold until Illaoi and Briar hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Bilgewater Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Protector's Vow on Briar.

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Bilgewater Briar variants

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Bilgewater Briar FAQ – TFT Set 16

Is Bilgewater Briar good in TFT Set 16?

Bilgewater Briar is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 16: it finishes top 4 41.7% of the time with an average place of 4.42 across 12 ranked games. That average place beats 69% of the 85 8-unit boards we track this patch. It also wins the lobby often (16.7% first places), so it rewards a strong start.

Who are the carries in Bilgewater Briar?

The damage in Bilgewater Briar comes from Briar, Miss Fortune, and Gangplank. Briar is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Briar need in Bilgewater Briar?

The best tracked build for Briar in this comp is Bilgewater Emblem, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Protector's Vow, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Bilgewater Briar a reroll comp?

Yes. Bilgewater Briar wants Illaoi and Briar at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Bilgewater Briar use?

Bilgewater Briar runs Bilgewater, Bruiser, Slayer, Gunslinger, and Juggernaut.

Is Bilgewater Briar contested?

Rarely. Bilgewater Briar appears in only 0.05% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.