Briar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Briarvs Fiddlesticks

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Briar vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Briar wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Fiddlesticks based on 16 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.

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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.

Compare against an opponent
Briar - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Briar
62.5% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Briar matchup - 37.5% win rate
Fiddlesticks
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Briar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Briar wins the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 16
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
769
DMG / min
772
15,062
Gold / game
13,376
992
Heal / min
511
942
DMG Mitigated / min
661
0.9
CC / min
1.5
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
61.5%
Late Game WR
38.5%

Briar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 37.5%, giving Briar a 25.0 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 crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 0.6s CC/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.

Briar vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Briar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Briar
1.1Fiddlesticks
Briar and Fiddlesticks farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
769Briar
772Fiddlesticks
Damage output is virtually even between Briar and Fiddlesticks, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
15,062Briar
13,376Fiddlesticks
Briar generates a commanding 1,686 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
0.9Briar
1.5Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks provides 0.6 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.
Sustain
1,934Briar
1,172Fiddlesticks
Briar vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 763 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Briar Build Against Fiddlesticks

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Fiddlesticks are Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Briar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Fiddlesticks. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Briar early game win rateBriar66.7%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks33.3%
Late Game
Briar
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Briar late game win rateBriar61.5%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks38.5%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 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

Domination rune tree - Briar primary runes vs FiddlesticksDomination
Hail of Blades - best Briar rune vs FiddlesticksSudden Impact - best Briar rune vs FiddlesticksSixth Sense - best Briar rune vs FiddlesticksTreasure Hunter - best Briar rune vs Fiddlesticks
Precision rune tree - Briar secondary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Triumph - best Briar rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Haste - best Briar rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.

Briar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.17%1161.286013,49656.9%53.9%
68.42%1141.589814,28270.2%67.2%
51.85%1081.179613,30550.0%53.2%
44.44%901.086613,78146.4%43.5%
43.18%881.186213,63450.0%37.5%
48.78%821.185513,35347.2%50.0%
52.24%671.086213,18253.9%51.2%
42.42%661.269812,60342.9%42.1%
49.18%611.288114,37560.0%43.9%
33.33%601.169913,45337.5%30.6%
59.32%591.187113,58765.4%54.5%
49.12%571.177213,92147.6%50.0%
50.94%531.082812,56856.5%46.7%
60.00%501.087414,38958.3%61.5%
54.76%421.191213,60966.7%48.1%
61.90%421.178913,05354.5%70.0%
52.50%401.187313,65850.0%54.5%
50.00%401.276512,46955.0%45.0%
57.89%381.286015,87277.8%51.7%
56.76%371.080013,26575.0%35.3%
56.76%371.381713,31168.8%47.6%
51.43%351.082413,71469.2%40.9%
45.45%331.279812,58350.0%40.0%
54.55%331.091313,55747.1%62.5%
66.67%301.183213,28368.8%64.3%
60.00%301.278712,63866.7%53.3%
34.48%291.056710,75831.6%40.0%
44.44%271.292114,54750.0%40.0%
54.17%241.873511,74255.6%53.3%
56.52%231.284513,98062.5%53.3%
68.18%222.086311,82580.0%58.3%
75.00%200.974613,76554.5%100.0%
50.00%201.179912,01954.5%44.4%
52.63%191.184214,61560.0%50.0%
42.11%191.193714,40040.0%42.9%
87.50%162.086013,562100.0%80.0%
62.50%160.976915,06266.7%61.5%
56.25%161.191714,09066.7%42.9%
66.67%151.079114,15166.7%66.7%
50.00%141.477911,75257.1%42.9%
50.00%141.095714,10020.0%66.7%
53.85%131.778214,579100.0%40.0%
75.00%121.192714,16766.7%77.8%
75.00%124.31,24512,34775.0%75.0%
36.36%111.884011,82940.0%33.3%
36.36%111.777811,79060.0%16.7%
70.00%101.51,11118,937100.0%62.5%
60.00%101.268910,82366.7%50.0%
60.00%101.485312,57225.0%83.3%
50.00%101.685111,56575.0%33.3%
70.00%102.484711,963100.0%25.0%
50.00%102.478814,347100.0%44.4%
77.78%95.11,08416,803100.0%75.0%
66.67%95.41,12413,39650.0%100.0%
55.56%91.972712,07140.0%75.0%
62.50%82.01,06716,160100.0%57.1%
62.50%82.885013,58333.3%80.0%
50.00%80.976710,02933.3%100.0%
87.50%81.987614,67750.0%100.0%
37.50%86.21,07311,12925.0%50.0%
50.00%81.279914,44350.0%50.0%
62.50%82.085811,99860.0%66.7%
42.86%74.26958,75833.3%100.0%
42.86%74.066910,32350.0%33.3%
33.33%61.773012,92850.0%25.0%
66.67%64.31,12514,213100.0%0.0%
50.00%64.991914,05133.3%66.7%
66.67%60.878814,337100.0%33.3%
33.33%64.176910,88133.3%33.3%
83.33%60.799514,464100.0%75.0%
16.67%61.995710,6570.0%33.3%
100.00%61.081315,176100.0%100.0%
80.00%53.790114,486100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.695218,5740.0%60.0%
80.00%51.882514,705100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.61,03612,141100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.19909,9140.0%100.0%
100.00%53.31,33919,0620.0%100.0%

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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 62.5% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Briar do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. 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 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Briar build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Briar build against Fiddlesticks includes Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Briar runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Briar runes against Fiddlesticks use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 62.5% win rate. Briar strongly counters Fiddlesticks in lane based on current patch 26.13 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.