Win Rate

51.8%

Pick Rate

3.8%

Ban Rate

20.7%

Briarvs Fiddlesticks

SFighterAssassin

Patch26.18

Games3,808

LaneAll Lanes

TierAll Tiers

Last UpdatedSep 18, 2026 UTC

MethodologyData Methodology

AuthorDakota Chinnick

Briar vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.18. Briar wins with a 59.3% win rate (+18.5%) over Fiddlesticks based on 54 games. Briar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Briar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Briar 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.

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Briar

59.3% WR

Fiddlesticks

40.7% WR

Who Wins the Briar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Winner

Briar

Matches: 54

59.3%

Win Rate

40.7%

1.0

CS / min

1.0

806

DMG / min

726

14,539

Gold / game

13,041

941

Heal / min

498

1,064

DMG Mitigated / min

655

1.0

CC / min

1.5

55.6%

Early Game WR

44.4%

61.1%

Late Game WR

38.9%

Briar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 59.3% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 40.7%, giving Briar a 18.5 percentage point advantage. Briar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Fiddlesticks players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in healing, where Briar leads by 443 HP healed/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar players can confidently pick into Fiddlesticks and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Fiddlesticks away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 54 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Briar vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming

1.0Briar

1.0Fiddlesticks

Briar and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.

Damage

806Briar

726Fiddlesticks

Briar deals 79 more champion damage per minute than Fiddlesticks. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Fiddlesticks choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Briar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.

Economy

14,539Briar

13,041Fiddlesticks

Briar generates a commanding 1,498 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.

Utility

1.0Briar

1.5Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Briar, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Fiddlesticks coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.

Gold lead at 15 min

+578Briar

-578Fiddlesticks

Briar is ahead by 578 gold at 15 minutes on average, measured over 53 games.

Healing

941Briar

498Fiddlesticks

Briar heals 443 HP/min more than Fiddlesticks, enough to reset trades and stay in lane through pressure. Fiddlesticks should buy an anti-heal item early and look to win trades quickly, before Briar can heal them back.

Durability

1,064Briar

655Fiddlesticks

Briar mitigates 409 more damage per minute than Fiddlesticks through shields and resistances. Fiddlesticks should time trades around Briar's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Briar vs Fiddlesticks at 15 Minutes

At 15 minutes Briar leads Fiddlesticks by 578 gold, 4.7 CS and 6 experience on average, with Briar at 3.9 kills and Fiddlesticks at 2.4 kills. Based on 53 games with a 15-minute timeline.

Gold difference

+578Briar

-578Fiddlesticks

CS difference

-4.7Briar

+4.7Fiddlesticks

XP difference

-6Briar

+6Fiddlesticks

Very small sampleBased on 53 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Best Briar Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 5 of 38 Briar games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Briar's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

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Early Game

Briar

55.6%

+11.1% advantage

Briar55.6%

Fiddlesticks44.4%

♕

Late Game

Briar

61.1%

+22.2% advantage

Briar61.1%

Fiddlesticks38.9%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Briar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.1% win rate — 22.2 points above Fiddlesticks. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Briar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Fiddlesticks players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Briar Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Precision

Domination

59.1% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Briar to press their advantage against Fiddlesticks, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.

See this matchup from Fiddlesticks's perspective

Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.18. The table below shows Briar'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 Briar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

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Briar vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Briar do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 59.3% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 40.7%, a 18.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.18.

How does Briar do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Briar do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to 38.9%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 59.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.18. The 18.5 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Briar build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Briar against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Briar's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Briar runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Briar runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 59.1% win rate in the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Briar counter Fiddlesticks?

Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 59.3% win rate. Briar strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.18 data.

How do I play Briar against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Briar against Fiddlesticks, 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.