Briar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.3%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Briarvs Jinx

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches1,241,747
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Briar vs Jinx is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Briar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jinx based on 5 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Jinx scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Jinx 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.

Compare against an opponent
Jinx - 60.0% win rateJinx(60.0%)
Briar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Briar
60.0% WR
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Jinx vs Briar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Jinx
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Briar vs Jinx Matchup?

Briar wins the Briar vs Jinx matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.4
CS / min
3.6
867
DMG / min
727
13,670
Gold / game
12,015
851
Heal / min
203
976
DMG Mitigated / min
394
0.9
CC / min
0.7
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Briar vs Jinx Matchup Summary

The Briar vs Jinx matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, giving Briar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Jinx outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Jinx reaches their power spikes, while Jinx should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 1,231 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar players can confidently pick into Jinx and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jinx 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 Jinx Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, 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.

Farming
3.4Briar
3.6Jinx
Briar and Jinx farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
867Briar
727Jinx
Briar heavily out-damages Jinx by 140 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jinx should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Briar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,670Briar
12,015Jinx
Briar generates a commanding 1,655 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Briar
0.7Jinx
Both Briar and Jinx provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,827Briar
597Jinx
Briar vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 1,231 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Briar Build Against Jinx

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jinx, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Jinx 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jinx. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Jinx matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Briar early game win rateBriar75.0%
Jinx early game win rateJinx25.0%
Late Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Briar late game win rateBriar0.0%
Jinx late game win rateJinx100.0%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Jinx. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jinx is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Jinx, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Briar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jinx reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jinx survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Briar Runes Against Jinx

Precision rune tree - Briar primary runes vs JinxPrecision
Press the Attack - best Briar rune vs JinxTriumph - best Briar rune vs JinxLegend: Alacrity - best Briar rune vs JinxLast Stand - best Briar rune vs Jinx
Domination rune tree - Briar secondary runes vs JinxDomination
Sudden Impact - best Briar rune vs JinxRelentless Hunter - best Briar rune vs Jinx
100.0% WR

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


Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.58%4331.182413,36351.7%55.2%
49.63%4031.084713,83746.6%51.4%
52.33%3861.087814,12952.4%52.3%
47.65%3401.180313,11649.0%46.5%
50.93%3241.083813,19148.2%53.0%
56.43%3191.083613,47153.3%59.3%
42.62%2371.078313,38242.2%43.0%
52.44%2251.079212,95656.1%49.1%
56.22%2171.182614,12854.0%57.5%
52.53%2171.389813,42747.3%56.4%
49.07%2161.083213,51951.2%47.7%
56.97%1651.382413,86757.8%56.4%
53.16%1581.078313,24551.4%54.6%
43.33%1500.979513,43843.6%43.2%
49.32%1481.483113,17855.2%44.4%
51.37%1461.191414,18854.4%49.4%
51.82%1371.085313,17450.8%52.7%
53.85%1301.282613,40663.0%47.4%
35.20%1251.178013,30532.7%37.0%
52.42%1240.980613,58949.1%55.4%
53.66%1231.189113,63057.1%50.8%
52.46%1221.075412,48262.1%41.1%
52.14%1171.289613,90540.0%59.7%
54.31%1161.691713,43658.2%50.8%
55.86%1110.976212,68649.1%62.5%
51.38%1091.282613,25053.3%50.0%
47.66%1071.183114,22054.2%42.4%
61.39%1011.590113,90469.8%55.2%
54.46%1011.594413,18856.3%52.8%
44.00%1001.191614,15642.1%45.2%
55.10%981.183613,10151.2%58.2%
54.84%931.174013,45551.4%57.1%
56.25%801.189713,40158.3%54.5%
42.31%782.075812,59737.8%46.3%
51.28%781.188613,89347.1%54.5%
64.62%651.072913,61667.9%62.2%
42.19%642.271212,14240.0%43.6%
58.73%631.682914,19152.0%63.2%
51.61%621.082913,16650.0%52.8%
54.10%612.01,14113,28152.0%55.6%
51.67%602.387914,15847.8%54.0%
51.67%601.180212,82266.7%39.4%
55.93%591.681213,14154.2%57.1%
50.00%541.584113,04855.6%44.4%
54.72%532.690111,58944.4%65.4%
61.54%521.182713,95457.1%64.5%
48.00%502.485513,52644.4%50.0%
53.06%491.488711,82957.1%47.6%
60.42%481.493016,24470.0%57.9%
53.49%432.085013,12550.0%55.2%
42.50%402.489212,67247.4%38.1%
35.00%402.382113,78230.0%36.7%
46.15%391.584412,50361.1%33.3%
56.41%392.089912,37861.1%52.4%
54.05%372.490113,65146.1%58.3%
55.56%361.187715,07175.0%45.8%
54.29%355.21,01813,68271.4%50.0%
58.82%341.497415,90050.0%61.5%
58.82%342.11,00814,72130.0%70.8%
60.61%332.81,03715,26675.0%56.0%
51.52%330.886112,61357.1%47.4%
51.61%315.51,05112,59662.5%40.0%
53.85%261.686614,39157.1%52.6%
61.54%263.51,11813,67960.0%62.5%
36.00%253.31,01813,20840.0%33.3%
54.17%244.897511,45641.7%66.7%
50.00%241.184012,93846.1%54.5%
52.17%235.189612,95755.6%50.0%
33.33%212.51,00614,26514.3%42.9%
61.90%215.088011,29337.5%76.9%
65.00%201.682314,87860.0%66.7%
50.00%184.693410,85760.0%37.5%
38.89%185.21,34116,56725.0%42.9%
33.33%185.672310,58633.3%33.3%
58.82%175.09229,87550.0%71.4%
43.75%165.592812,95233.3%50.0%
50.00%164.786513,16357.1%44.4%
60.00%151.41,16815,86940.0%70.0%
53.33%155.61,16410,31454.5%50.0%
42.86%142.575911,78050.0%40.0%
35.71%141.878912,63425.0%40.0%
71.43%144.199215,588100.0%66.7%
46.15%132.197914,01880.0%25.0%
46.15%133.175613,71533.3%50.0%
61.54%135.61,01713,92866.7%57.1%
53.85%133.483113,96575.0%44.4%
46.15%134.289514,37060.0%37.5%
50.00%126.01,18513,73742.9%60.0%
58.33%125.882311,69557.1%60.0%
36.36%115.11,08413,84850.0%28.6%
45.45%111.187513,11366.7%20.0%
45.45%111.789213,56366.7%20.0%
36.36%115.582813,5170.0%44.4%
54.55%112.861712,29550.0%57.1%
54.55%114.61,04113,77340.0%66.7%
60.00%101.682411,93150.0%66.7%
70.00%105.51,02011,63883.3%50.0%
50.00%105.285510,37150.0%50.0%
55.56%94.583212,14150.0%57.1%
44.44%94.074110,79457.1%0.0%
66.67%93.378010,82550.0%71.4%
33.33%95.794915,47850.0%20.0%
33.33%93.01,02116,45450.0%28.6%
37.50%85.079310,96820.0%66.7%
75.00%82.887914,62575.0%75.0%
71.43%75.998614,866100.0%50.0%
28.57%73.695413,22333.3%25.0%
14.29%74.97269,8770.0%25.0%
28.57%71.474714,03133.3%25.0%
71.43%75.373310,637100.0%33.3%
42.86%71.667410,05240.0%50.0%
42.86%75.91,13413,8380.0%50.0%
33.33%65.388416,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%65.079311,28333.3%66.7%
50.00%63.591714,042100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.985312,0480.0%66.7%
66.67%66.21,14814,174100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.889815,0810.0%50.0%
20.00%54.38588,6300.0%50.0%
80.00%52.01,04611,00966.7%100.0%
60.00%53.486713,67075.0%0.0%
80.00%55.11,26612,137100.0%66.7%
80.00%54.197612,45550.0%100.0%
40.00%55.11,04314,7270.0%50.0%
20.00%52.086312,3680.0%33.3%
60.00%54.37447,57466.7%50.0%

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Briar vs Jinx - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Briar do against Jinx in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Briar vs Jinx matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jinx's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Briar do against Jinx in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Jinx with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Jinx in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Briar vs Jinx matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Briar vs Jinx matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Jinx with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Briar build against Jinx?

The best Briar build against Jinx includes Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Briar runes against Jinx?

The best Briar runes against Jinx use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Briar vs Jinx matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Briar counter Jinx?

Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Jinx with a 60.0% win rate. Briar strongly counters Jinx in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Briar against Jinx?

When playing Briar against Jinx, 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.