BriarTFT Build
Primordian
Anima
Rogue
1 CostBest Briar build for TFT Set 17 with 69.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Briar builds: Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage (69.94% top four rate, +21.37% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (66.23% top four rate, +17.66% difference); Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, Hand Of Justice (65.84% top four rate, +17.27% difference)
Briar Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Briar in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Recurve Bow are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Briar's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Briar?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Briar, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Briar's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Briar, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hand Of Justice, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Briar's effectiveness.
Chain Vest is the 3rd priority component for Briar, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Titan's Resolve, Edge of Night, which are core items for maximizing Briar's effectiveness.
Briar Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Briar's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Briar's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Briar in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Briar Itemization in Set 17
Briar's best item build provides +21.4% top four rate improvement. 5 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
5 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Briar achieves 15.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 1-cost champion, Briar is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Briar Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Briar itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Briar has a base top four rate of 48.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Briar item build achieves a 69.9% top four rate, representing a +21.4% difference from the base rate. 5 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Briar achieves 65.4% top four rate (+16.9% vs base) with 3.77 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Briar achieves a 15.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Briar a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Briar
- When you find Briar early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Briar's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Briar through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Briar
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Briar Items in TFT Set 17
The best Briar item is Sterak's Gage with a 62.22% win rate (+13.65% vs base), 14.60% first place rate, and 18.81% pick rate. The most popular is Bloodthirster with a 19.28% pick rate and 59.49% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.21%. The top three Briar items are Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolvecommon.andWithCommaBloodthirster.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 62.22% | +13.65% | 14.60% | 18.81% | 26,711 | ||
  | D | 61.08% | +12.51% | 13.03% | 17.32% | 24,600 | ||
 | C | 59.49% | +10.92% | 13.07% | 19.28% | 27,386 | ||
| 4 | | B | 58.18% | +9.61% | 14.45% | 2.45% | 3,486 | |
| 5 |   | B | 58.00% | +9.43% | 14.00% | 5.79% | 8,229 | |
| 6 | | B | 57.58% | +9.01% | 16.21% | 3.89% | 5,519 |
Best Briar Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Briar artifact item is Eternal Pact with a 76.92% win rate (+28.35% vs base), 11.87% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.41% pick rate and 59.62% win rate. Lightshield Crest has the highest first place rate at 15.99%. The top three Briar artifact items are Eternal Pact, Lightshield Crestcommon.andWithCommaBlighting Jewel.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 76.92% | +28.35% | 11.87% | 0.01% | 13 | ||
| B | 76.92% | +28.35% | 15.99% | 0.01% | 13 | ||
| C | 72.73% | +24.16% | 13.59% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| 4 | F | 65.56% | +16.99% | 10.76% | 0.32% | 453 | |
| 5 | B | 65.18% | +16.61% | 15.57% | 0.32% | 448 | |
| 6 | D | 64.62% | +16.05% | 12.13% | 0.27% | 390 | |
| 7 | C | 59.62% | +11.05% | 13.14% | 0.41% | 577 | |
| 8 | B | 58.90% | +10.33% | 13.86% | 0.36% | 511 | |
| 9 | B | 58.82% | +10.25% | 14.62% | 0.04% | 51 | |
| 10 | D | 58.62% | +10.05% | 13.61% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 11 | C | 57.89% | +9.32% | 13.21% | 0.07% | 95 | |
| 12 | D | 54.17% | +5.60% | 13.74% | 0.02% | 24 | |
| 13 | D | 53.57% | +5.00% | 11.84% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 14 | D | 53.57% | +5.00% | 13.38% | 0.04% | 56 | |
| 15 | C | 53.33% | +4.76% | 14.67% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 16 | D | 52.94% | +4.37% | 12.99% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 17 | D | 52.27% | +3.70% | 12.15% | 0.03% | 44 | |
| 18 | F | 48.68% | +0.11% | 9.97% | 0.32% | 456 | |
| 19 | F | 48.04% | -0.53% | 9.90% | 0.13% | 179 | |
| 20 | B | 47.83% | -0.74% | 14.97% | 0.02% | 23 | |
| 21 | B | 47.50% | -1.07% | 14.56% | 0.03% | 40 | |
| 22 | B | 47.06% | -1.51% | 13.09% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 23 | D | 42.86% | -5.71% | 11.64% | 0.02% | 35 | |
| 24 | D | 42.86% | -5.71% | 11.82% | 0.05% | 70 | |
| 25 | D | 42.55% | -6.02% | 11.37% | 0.03% | 47 | |
| 26 | D | 41.98% | -6.59% | 11.77% | 0.06% | 81 | |
| 27 | C | 41.89% | -6.68% | 13.30% | 0.05% | 74 | |
| 28 | F | 41.18% | -7.39% | 11.75% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 29 | D | 39.13% | -9.44% | 13.14% | 0.02% | 23 | |
| 30 | D | 37.93% | -10.64% | 15.15% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 31 | C | 37.50% | -11.07% | 11.84% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 32 | - | 35.71% | -12.86% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 33 | C | 31.33% | -17.24% | 12.97% | 0.06% | 83 | |
| 34 | D | 29.63% | -18.94% | 12.91% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 35 | D | 28.57% | -20.00% | 11.39% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 36 | F | 0.00% | -48.57% | 11.24% | 0.01% | 14 |
Best Briar Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Briar radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 94.12% win rate (+45.55% vs base), 12.58% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.20% pick rate and 56.40% win rate. Radiant Hextech Gunblade has the highest first place rate at 18.03%. The top three Briar radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Deathbladecommon.andWithCommaRadiant Void Staff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 94.12% | +45.55% | 12.58% | 0.01% | 17 | ||
| A | 86.67% | +38.10% | 16.20% | 0.01% | 15 | ||
| D | 73.33% | +24.76% | 13.32% | 0.01% | 15 | ||
| 4 | A | 72.22% | +23.65% | 14.57% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 5 | C | 70.32% | +21.75% | 11.68% | 0.15% | 219 | |
| 6 | C | 69.23% | +20.66% | 11.79% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 7 | F | 68.18% | +19.61% | 12.08% | 0.17% | 242 | |
| 8 | F | 66.67% | +18.10% | 10.53% | 0.04% | 60 | |
| 9 | D | 64.71% | +16.14% | 11.57% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 10 | B | 61.90% | +13.33% | 10.72% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 11 | D | 60.00% | +11.43% | 11.18% | 0.01% | 20 | |
| 12 | F | 59.26% | +10.69% | 8.64% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 13 | D | 58.82% | +10.25% | 12.78% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 14 | C | 58.70% | +10.13% | 14.93% | 0.03% | 46 | |
| 15 | D | 57.69% | +9.12% | 13.02% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 16 | D | 57.14% | +8.57% | 10.26% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 17 | C | 57.14% | +8.57% | 11.65% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 18 | C | 56.40% | +7.83% | 14.32% | 0.20% | 289 | |
| 19 | C | 56.25% | +7.68% | 15.43% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 20 | C | 55.56% | +6.99% | 8.44% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 21 | B | 53.85% | +5.28% | 18.03% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 22 | C | 53.33% | +4.76% | 13.82% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 23 | C | 52.63% | +4.06% | 13.18% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 24 | D | 50.89% | +2.32% | 12.10% | 0.16% | 224 | |
| 25 | A | 50.00% | +1.43% | 17.05% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 26 | D | 50.00% | +1.43% | 12.32% | 0.01% | 18 | |
| 27 | D | 50.00% | +1.43% | 14.26% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 28 | F | 47.37% | -1.20% | 7.58% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 29 | A | 41.67% | -6.90% | 14.74% | 0.01% | 12 | |
| 30 | D | 41.18% | -7.39% | 13.41% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 31 | C | 40.00% | -8.57% | 10.95% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 32 | C | 30.77% | -17.80% | 13.65% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 33 | B | 28.57% | -20.00% | 13.56% | 0.01% | 21 | |
| 34 | F | 20.00% | -28.57% | 11.39% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 35 | C | 0.00% | -48.57% | 10.78% | 0.01% | 13 |
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Briar Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briar's best build in Set 17?
The best Briar build in TFT Set 17 features Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, and Sterak's Gage as core items. This build has a 69.94% win rate and is picked 0.39% of the time. First place rate: 15.32%, avg placement: 3.59.
What is the best item for Briar?
Sterak's Gage is the best item for Briar with a 62.22% win rate and 18.81% pick rate across 26,711 matches.
Which item is most popular on Briar?
Bloodthirster is the most popular item on Briar with a 19.28% pick rate. It has a 59.49% win rate across 27,386 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Briar?
The top 3 items for Briar are Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve, and Bloodthirster. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Briar's kit.
How many matches do the Briar item builds have?
The Briar item build data is based on 95,931 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Sterak's Gage on Briar?
Sterak's Gage is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 62.22% win rate on Briar.
What components should I prioritize for Briar in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Briar are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Chain Vest. These components build into Briar's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Briar in TFT?
On carousel for Briar TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Briar's optimal items and are often available in later carousel rounds.
Should I itemize Briar in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Briar is a strong item holder with a 69.9% win rate when properly itemized. Briar should be a priority for your items in Briar comps.
Is Briar a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Briar is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 48.6% to 69.9%. Briar scales well with items.
What is Briar's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Briar's top 4 rate when itemized is 65.4%. With proper items, Briar significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Briar emblem?
The best emblem for Briar is Brawler Emblem with a 60.60% win rate. This emblem activates the Brawler trait on Briar, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Briar radiant item?
The top radiant item for Briar is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 94.12% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Briar artifact?
The best artifact for Briar is Eternal Pact with a 76.92% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Briar's kit.