Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Briar TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.66
1st Place
14.0%
Top 4
47.0%
Pick Rate
8.9%

BriarTFT Stats

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 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 Very High contested risk with a 8.92% pick rate. This 1-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Briar include Juggernaut/Noxus, Harvester/Juggernaut, Bruiser/Defender.
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.

Strategy Guide

Utility
Highly Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Average
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: Bruiser/Defender (90.7%), Harvester/Juggernaut (76.0%).
Contest Warning
Briar has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 4+ 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.

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 (66th percentile) and below average average placement (29th percentile). Briar's six key metrics: win rate (28th percentile), popularity (66th percentile), average placement (29th 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 47.0% win rate and 4.66 average placement. Briar has a 8.9% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Versatile champion with solid pick rate
  • Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 47.0% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • 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 B-tier champion with a 46.95% win rate and 4.66 average placement in TFT Set 16. This makes Briar a viable pick that ranks 7th 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 (49.6% win rate), Edge of Night (46.9% win rate) and Sterak's Gage (42.8% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve and Hand Of Justice, achieving a 41.4% 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 Bruiser/Defender (90.7% win rate), Harvester/Juggernaut (76.0% win rate) and Harvester/Juggernaut (74.0% win rate). Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 4+ 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, Titan's Resolve 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 35.71% 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 7th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (46.95%) in TFT Set 16. With a 8.92% pick rate and 4.66 average placement, Briar is a solid 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Jarvan IV, Shen and Kog'Maw.

Is Briar contested in TFT Set 16?

Briar has a moderate pick rate of 8.92% 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