Briar TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.63
1st Place
15.6%
Top 4
48.6%
Pick Rate
13.6%

BriarTFT Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches676,359
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Passive: For every 1% missing Health, gain 2/2/3% (+10ap) Attack Speed

Active: Deal (+120ad) physical damage to the target, increased by 50% if they're a tank.
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Briar has a Moderate contested risk with a 13.59% pick rate. This unit is moderately likely to be contested - you should generally be able to find copies without too much competition. Popular comps using Briar include Challenger/N.O.V.A..
Primary Carry
This unit is typically played as a primary damage dealer

In 84% of team compositions, Briar is itemized as the primary carry. Best carry items include Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve and Bloodthirster. As a 1-cost unit, Briar is easy to 3-star for a powerful early/mid-game carry.

Strategy Guide

Carry
Moderate Contest
Prioritize BiS
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Good Value
Role
Briar is played as a primary carry in 84% of comps. Prioritize offensive items on this unit.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Briar by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage with a 69.9% top 4 rate (+21.4% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Challenger/Rogue (99.5%), Challenger/Rogue (98.5%).
Contest Warning
Briar has a moderate contest risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 13+ 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 Primordian, Anima, Rogue. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 17 Briar Stats

  • Briar healthHealth:650
  • Briar manaMana:40
  • Briar armorArmor:35
  • Briar magic resistanceMR:35
  • Briar attack damageAD:35
  • Briar attack speed AS:0.75
  • Briar attack rangeAttack Range:1
  • Briar critical strike chanceCrit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Briar performance analysis shows average popularity (59th percentile) and below average win rate (27th percentile). Briar's six key metrics: win rate (27th percentile), popularity (59th percentile), average placement (22th 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 48.6% win rate and 4.63 average placement. Briar has a 13.6% 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

  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade
  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

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 A-tier champion with a 48.57% win rate and 4.63 average placement in TFT Set 17. This makes Briar a strong pick that ranks 14th among 14 1-cost champions. Briar activates the Primordian, Anima and Rogue 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 Sterak's Gage (62.2% win rate), Titan's Resolve (61.1% win rate) and Bloodthirster (59.5% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bloodthirster, Edge of Night and Sterak's Gage, achieving a 69.9% top 4 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/Rogue (99.5% win rate), Challenger/Rogue (98.5% win rate) and Challenger/Rogue (97.4% win rate). Briar is a flexible unit that fits into 13+ 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 17. As a 1-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Briar your best items, ideally Bloodthirster, Edge of Night and Sterak's Gage. 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 17?

Briar has the Primordian, Anima and Rogue 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 14th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (48.57%) in TFT Set 17. With a 13.59% pick rate and 4.63 average placement, Briar is a situational 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Poppy, Teemo and Nasus.

Is Briar contested in TFT Set 17?

Briar has a high pick rate of 13.59%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 17. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Briar, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.