- Win Rate
- 50.6%
- Pick Rate
- 3.7%
- Ban Rate
- 20.0%
Briar Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 4,858
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 12, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Briar arena mode stats show Briar with a 18.9% win rate and a 3.42 average placement in arena mode. Discover Briar's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Briar Arena Performance
Briar A TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Briar in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Mystic Punch, Dual Wield, Lightning Strikes, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Mystic Punch. For Gold augments, Lightning Strikes synergizes well with Briar's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Briar Arena games.
on-hit reduce the cooldown of your abilities by 1.3 seconds .
Attacking enemy champions grants permanent Cursed Power and deal additional magic damage based on your Cursed Power.
When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.
The first time you would die each round, instead return to full Health, decaying over time. Taking down an enemy champion while your Health is decaying stops the decay.
Gain the Lethal Tempo and Conqueror Keystone Runes.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
When you Attack, fire 5 bolts that each deal physical damage and applies your on-hit.
Gain 20% total Attack Speed. At 3.5 Attacks per second, deal additional magic damage on-hit.
Your Attacks apply an infinitely stacking Burn on-hit, dealing damage over time.
Every 3 attacks, your on-hit effects trigger a second time.
Your Attacks reduce the target's damage and size by 10% on-hit.
Gain 60% Attack Speed.
Gain 20 Attack Damage, 10 Ability Haste, and 10 Lethality.
Your Attacks grant you 6 Move Speed on-hit. Gain Attack Speed equal to 10% of your Move Speed.
Gain the Hail of Blades and Press the Attack Keystone Runes.
Gain 15% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.
Gain the Fleet Footwork and Grasp of the Undying Keystone Runes.
Gain 15% Omnivamp.
25% of damage you take instead happens over 6 seconds (10% for ranged champions).
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Briar in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Swain, achieving a 28.6% win rate and 2.8 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Sett and Nautilus, both offering improved placement rates compared to Briar's solo average of 3.4. 10 champions boost Briar's win rate above their baseline 18.9%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swain | A Tier | 28.6% | +9.7% | 53.6% | 78.6% | 2.8 | +0.7 | 56 |
 Sett | C Tier | 19.2% | +0.3% | 42.3% | 73.1% | 3.0 | +0.4 | 52 |
 Nautilus | C Tier | 20.8% | +1.9% | 45.8% | 75.0% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 48 |
 Garen | B Tier | 24.0% | +5.1% | 44.0% | 68.0% | 3.2 | +0.2 | 50 |
 Dr. Mundo | B Tier | 22.7% | +3.8% | 36.4% | 72.7% | 3.3 | +0.1 | 44 |
 Miss Fortune | C Tier | 18.2% | -0.7% | 36.4% | 72.7% | 3.3 | +0.1 | 44 |
 Master Yi | A Tier | 28.0% | +9.1% | 36.0% | 68.0% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 50 |
 Smolder | S Tier | 37.0% | +18.1% | 44.4% | 59.3% | 3.4 | +0.0 | 54 |
 Tristana | F Tier | 8.0% | -10.9% | 32.0% | 72.0% | 3.5 | -0.1 | 50 |
 Kayn | B Tier | 25.0% | +6.1% | 45.8% | 58.3% | 3.5 | -0.1 | 48 |
Optimize your Briar Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Reverberation, Hemomancer's Helm, Death's Dance as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate and 2.2 average placement. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 18.9% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Briar's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | C Tier | 33.3% | +14.4% | 66.7% | 100.0% | 2.2 | 6 |
| 2 |  |  | | C Tier | 14.3% | -4.6% | 42.9% | 85.7% | 3.0 | 7 |
| 3 | | | | D Tier | 9.1% | -9.8% | 27.3% | 81.8% | 3.4 | 11 |
| 4 |  |   | | A Tier | 40.0% | +21.1% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 3.8 | 5 |
| 5 | | | | F Tier | 0.0% | -18.9% | 25.0% | 62.5% | 3.9 | 8 |
Plan your Briar Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Briar Good in Arena Mode?
Briar is currently rated as an A-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a highly viable choice in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 18.9% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 67.0% top 4 rate, Briar performs above the expected average in the current Arena meta.
Briar Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Briar averages a 3.4 placement across 1,195 analyzed matches. This aggressive damage dealer playstyle allows Briar to deal significant damage, ranking in the top 40% of all Arena champions for damage output.
The 37.7% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should capitalize on Briar's strengths to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Briar
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Briar synergizes exceptionally well with Swain, achieving a combined 28.6% win rate and 2.8 average placement. This pairing improves Briar's baseline performance by +9.7%.
Other strong duo partners include Sett (19.2% win rate) and Nautilus (20.8% win rate). Briar has excellent duo flexibility with 10+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.
Briar Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Briar, the highest-performing augment is Mystic Punch, which players select in 26.0% of games.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Mystic Punch for maximum impact. Gold augments like Lightning Strikes provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Briar Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Briar in Arena features Reverberation, Hemomancer's Helm, Death's Dance as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Briar in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Briar's weaknesses. Consider a tanky partner to create space for your damage.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Briar's 67.0% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Leverage Briar's high damage output to eliminate threats quickly. Focus priority targets while your partner provides support.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Briar in Arena?
Briar is a strong pick in the current Arena meta. With strong performance metrics and multiple viable build paths, Briar rewards players who master their kit. The 18.9% win rate and 67.0% top 4 rate make them a reliable choice for climbing Arena ranked.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Briar's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 1,195 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Briar Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Briar good in Arena mode?
Briar is currently a A-tier champion in Arena mode with a 18.9% win rate and 67.0% top 4 rate. This makes Briar one of the stronger picks in the current meta.
What is the best duo partner for Briar in Arena?
The best duo partner for Briar in Arena is Swain, achieving a 28.6% win rate and 2.8 average placement together. Other strong partners include Sett and Nautilus.
What are the best augments for Briar in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Briar is Mystic Punch with a 26.0% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Briar's kit.
What is the best build for Briar in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Briar in Arena includes Reverberation, Hemomancer's Helm, Death's Dance as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Briar's win rate in Arena?
Briar has a 18.9% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 37.7% and top 4 rate is 67.0%, with an average placement of 3.4 across 1,195 analyzed matches.
What tier is Briar in Arena?
Briar is rated as A-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. A-tier champions are strong, reliable picks that perform above average. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Briar in Arena?
To play Briar effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Swain for best results. 2) Prioritize Mystic Punch when offered. 3) Build Reverberation early for power spikes. 4) Focus on dealing damage to priority targets while your partner provides support.
What are Briar's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Briar's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Swain improves win rate to 28.6%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Briar's high damage output and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.