Briar TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.87
1st Place
10.7%
Top 4
44.1%
Pick Rate
7.8%

BriarTFT Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches271,357
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Passive: For every 1% missing Health, gain 2% (+10ap) Attack Speed

Active: Deal (+130ad) physical damage to the target, increased by 50% if they're a tank.
Briar has a Very Low contested risk with a 7.77% pick rate. This unit is rarely contested - you should easily find copies to upgrade without competition. Popular comps using Briar include Challenger/N.O.V.A..
Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control

In 86% 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
Uncontested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Below Avg
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: Challenger/N.O.V.A. (100.0%), Challenger/N.O.V.A. (93.0%).
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 Anima, Rogue, Primordian. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 17 Briar Stats

  • Briar health Health:650
  • Briar mana Mana:40
  • Briar armor Armor:35
  • Briar magic resistance MR:35
  • Briar attack damage AD:40
  • 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 below average popularity (22th percentile) and below average win rate (14th percentile). Briar's six key metrics: win rate (14th percentile), popularity (22th percentile), average placement (8th 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 17 with a 44.1% win rate and 4.87 average placement. Briar has a 7.8% 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 44.1% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • Higher 4.87 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 17 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briar good in TFT Set 17?

Briar is currently a C-tier champion with a 44.14% win rate and 4.87 average placement in TFT Set 17. This makes Briar a situational pick that ranks 11th among 14 1-cost champions. Briar activates the Anima, Rogue and Primordian 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 17 are Thief's Gloves (59.8% win rate), Edge of Night (57.8% win rate) and Sterak's Gage (56.0% win rate). Visit the Briar Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Briar in TFT Set 17?

The best team compositions featuring Briar in TFT Set 17 are Challenger/N.O.V.A. (100.0% win rate), Challenger/N.O.V.A. (93.0% win rate) and Challenger/N.O.V.A. (90.9% 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 typically played as a support or tank in TFT Set 17. As a 1-cost support unit, Briar provides utility through the Anima, Rogue and Primordian traits. Focus your items on your main carry and use Briar to activate key synergies.

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 17?

Briar has the Anima, Rogue and Primordian traits in TFT Set 17. 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 11th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (44.14%) in TFT Set 17. With a 7.77% pick rate and 4.87 average placement, Briar is a situational 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Talon, Poppy and Twisted Fate.

Is Briar contested in TFT Set 17?

Briar has a moderate pick rate of 7.77% in TFT Set 17. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Briar. Scout your lobby to assess the competition.