Akalivs Briar
Akali vs Briar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Akali wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Briar based on 6 games. Akali holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Briar matchup.
Akali Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Akali vs Briar Matchup?
Akali vs Briar Matchup Summary
The Akali vs Briar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Briar's 50.0%, giving Akali a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Akali holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Briar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Briar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Akali vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Akali Build Against Briar
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Briar are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Briar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Briar50.0%Akali50.0%Briar50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akali and Briar, with Akali holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Akali at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Briar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Akali nor Briar has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Akali Runes Against Briar
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Akali maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Briar.
Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.31% | 217 | 5.8 | 870 | 11,141 | 46.9% | 51.2% | |
| 50.93% | 214 | 5.7 | 933 | 10,905 | 51.7% | 50.4% | |
| 49.33% | 150 | 5.6 | 820 | 11,463 | 51.9% | 48.0% | |
| 51.08% | 139 | 5.7 | 965 | 11,457 | 66.1% | 41.0% | |
| 48.46% | 130 | 5.7 | 924 | 11,277 | 43.6% | 52.0% | |
| 37.40% | 123 | 5.5 | 851 | 11,152 | 42.5% | 34.2% | |
| 42.24% | 116 | 5.7 | 770 | 11,669 | 41.5% | 42.7% | |
| 47.37% | 114 | 5.7 | 903 | 11,351 | 55.1% | 41.5% | |
| 50.50% | 101 | 5.7 | 759 | 10,697 | 41.3% | 58.2% | |
| 52.04% | 98 | 5.7 | 861 | 11,383 | 48.7% | 54.2% | |
| 46.59% | 88 | 5.7 | 785 | 11,121 | 54.5% | 41.8% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 6.0 | 854 | 11,089 | 57.6% | 45.6% | |
| 52.86% | 70 | 5.5 | 867 | 11,242 | 46.7% | 57.5% | |
| 44.12% | 68 | 5.0 | 810 | 11,007 | 46.4% | 42.5% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 5.2 | 734 | 9,878 | 57.7% | 52.8% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 5.8 | 855 | 12,111 | 60.0% | 57.5% | |
| 60.00% | 60 | 6.1 | 892 | 12,064 | 66.7% | 56.4% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 5.5 | 803 | 10,829 | 40.0% | 40.6% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 5.9 | 824 | 10,895 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 5.8 | 842 | 10,813 | 48.3% | 42.3% | |
| 45.45% | 55 | 5.8 | 1,070 | 11,937 | 50.0% | 43.6% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 5.4 | 982 | 10,645 | 55.6% | 48.1% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 5.9 | 700 | 10,413 | 47.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.1 | 892 | 11,539 | 52.9% | 46.7% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 5.7 | 857 | 11,789 | 37.5% | 53.6% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 5.1 | 865 | 11,437 | 52.9% | 48.1% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.2 | 908 | 11,754 | 52.6% | 52.2% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 5.0 | 861 | 11,839 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 5.7 | 801 | 10,426 | 47.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 6.0 | 909 | 12,082 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 5.0 | 884 | 12,555 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 5.9 | 899 | 12,432 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 5.5 | 1,011 | 11,961 | 23.1% | 40.9% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.9 | 922 | 12,452 | 66.7% | 34.8% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 5.4 | 813 | 11,705 | 83.3% | 54.5% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 5.8 | 942 | 11,231 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.0 | 906 | 11,142 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.3 | 786 | 10,864 | 53.3% | 58.8% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.6 | 791 | 9,942 | 35.3% | 57.1% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 5.1 | 823 | 11,220 | 57.1% | 35.3% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.7 | 862 | 10,665 | 76.9% | 38.9% | |
| 76.67% | 30 | 5.7 | 972 | 12,597 | 78.6% | 75.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.7 | 988 | 11,443 | 61.5% | 37.5% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.1 | 897 | 13,329 | 62.5% | 38.1% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 5.5 | 926 | 12,629 | 38.5% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 5.8 | 928 | 11,964 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.2 | 971 | 10,509 | 71.4% | 53.9% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.0 | 1,014 | 11,433 | 18.2% | 56.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.1 | 880 | 11,428 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.3 | 910 | 12,165 | 90.0% | 42.9% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.6 | 791 | 11,667 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.0 | 925 | 12,096 | 45.5% | 54.5% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.9 | 818 | 9,842 | 63.6% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 1,060 | 13,181 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.3 | 1,125 | 12,191 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,011 | 13,094 | 80.0% | 35.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,056 | 12,535 | 50.0% | 15.4% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.6 | 940 | 10,959 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.2 | 824 | 10,125 | 42.9% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.7 | 759 | 9,301 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 5.5 | 745 | 9,762 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 649 | 9,930 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.8 | 795 | 10,720 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 820 | 12,145 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.5 | 1,018 | 15,495 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.0 | 859 | 10,980 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.5 | 902 | 11,566 | 33.3% | 41.7% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.8 | 920 | 12,372 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.2 | 861 | 9,508 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.6 | 859 | 11,598 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 964 | 9,226 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.4 | 876 | 9,566 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 763 | 10,492 | 80.0% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 877 | 10,656 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 916 | 10,400 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 953 | 11,413 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.9 | 990 | 10,404 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.2 | 847 | 10,691 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 865 | 12,296 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 666 | 9,829 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 965 | 8,119 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 765 | 11,523 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.4 | 608 | 7,188 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 983 | 13,337 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 830 | 13,461 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.9 | 869 | 11,909 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.8 | 834 | 10,309 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.4 | 1,050 | 11,651 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 805 | 9,372 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 798 | 10,623 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.2 | 880 | 10,964 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 779 | 12,704 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 890 | 12,442 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.4 | 926 | 10,146 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 850 | 11,594 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 730 | 12,686 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 671 | 10,367 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 932 | 10,945 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 913 | 10,756 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 796 | 10,768 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.1 | 711 | 9,448 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 953 | 12,112 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 909 | 9,321 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 838 | 11,978 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 973 | 14,663 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,068 | 10,012 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 693 | 11,144 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 881 | 13,928 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Akali vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akali do against Briar in League of Legends?
Akali wins the Akali vs Briar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Briar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Akali do against Briar in the early game?
In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Briar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Akali do against Briar in the late game?
In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Briar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akali vs Briar matchup?
Akali wins the matchup against Briar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Akali build against Briar?
The best Akali build against Briar includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Akali runes against Briar?
The best Akali runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Akali vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akali counter Briar?
Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 50.0% win rate. Akali slightly edges out Briar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Akali against Briar?
When playing Akali against Briar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.