Briar TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.82
1st Place
13.8%
Top 4
44.6%
Pick Rate
6.4%

BriarTFT Stats

Set 16
CNoxusJuggernautSlayer1 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Leap to the furthest enemy within 2 hexes. For 4 seconds gain increased Move Speed, 25% Attack Damage, and (+ap) decaying Attack Speed.
OverviewBuildEmblemsTraitsCompsTiers

Briar has a High contested risk with a 6.39% pick rate. This 1-cost unit is highly likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Briar include Defender/Freljord, Harvester/Juggernaut, Juggernaut/Noxus.

Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control

In 100% of team compositions, Briar is played for utility without carry items. Focus items on your main carry instead. As a 1-cost unit, Briar is easy to 3-star for enhanced utility.

Set 16 Briar Strategy Guide

  • Role: Briar is typically played for utility. Focus items on your main carry instead.
  • Leveling: Consider 3-starring Briar by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
  • Best Comps: Top performing comps: Defender/Freljord (80.2%), Defender/Freljord (77.1%).
  • Contest Warning: Briar has a contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
  • Flexibility: Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 3+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
  • Traits: Briar activates Noxus, Juggernaut, Slayer. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.
Utility
Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Below Avg

Set 16 Briar Stats

  • Briar health Health:650
  • Briar mana Mana:40
  • Briar armor Armor:35
  • Briar magic resistance MR:35
  • Briar attack damage AD:42
  • Briar attack speed AS:0.75
  • Briar attack range Attack Range:1
  • Briar critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Briar performance analysis shows strong popularity (67th percentile) and below average win rate (16th percentile). Briar's six key metrics: win rate (16th percentile), popularity (67th percentile), average placement (13th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Briar

Briar is a 1-cost champion in TFT Set 16 with a 44.6% win rate and 4.82 average placement. Briar has a 6.4% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 44.6% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • Higher 4.82 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade

Strategic Tips

1
Economy Strategy

Consider 3-starring Briar if given early pairs.

2
Itemization

Briar works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3
Team Synergy

Top builds pair Briar with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Briar Set 16 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar good in TFT Set 16?

Briar is currently a C-tier champion with a 44.62% win rate and 4.82 average placement in TFT Set 16. This makes Briar a situational pick that ranks 10th among 14 1-cost champions. Briar activates the Noxus, Juggernaut and Slayer traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Briar in TFT?

The best items for Briar in TFT Set 16 are Thief's Gloves (48.8% win rate), Giant Slayer (43.8% win rate) and Edge of Night (41.1% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage and Hand Of Justice, achieving a 38.5% top 4 rate. Visit the Briar Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Briar in TFT Set 16?

The best team compositions featuring Briar in TFT Set 16 are Defender/Freljord (80.2% win rate), Defender/Freljord (77.1% win rate) and Harvester/Juggernaut (77.0% win rate). Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 3+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Briar Comps page.

Is Briar a carry or support in TFT?

Briar is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 16. As a 1-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Briar your best items, ideally Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage and Hand Of Justice. Consider 3-starring Briar by slow rolling at level 5 for maximum damage output.

When should I roll for Briar in TFT?

Briar has the highest shop odds at level 1 with a 18.52% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 1-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 5 if you want to 3-star Briar.

What traits does Briar have in TFT Set 16?

Briar has the Noxus, Juggernaut and Slayer traits in TFT Set 16. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Briar Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Briar compare to other 1-cost units?

Briar ranks 10th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (44.62%) in TFT Set 16. With a 6.39% pick rate and 4.82 average placement, Briar is a situational 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Lulu and Anivia.

Is Briar contested in TFT Set 16?

Briar has a moderate pick rate of 6.39% in TFT Set 16. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Briar. Scout your lobby to assess the competition.

See Also

Briar BuildBriar CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items