Briarvs Kindred
Briar vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Briar wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.7%) over Kindred based on 87 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Kindred 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.
Who Wins the Briar vs Kindred Matchup?
Briar vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Briar vs Kindred matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 87 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.1%, giving Briar a 5.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kindred'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.
Briar vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Briar Build Against Kindred
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Kindred are Profane Hydra, The Collector and Death's Dance. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Briar68.8%
Kindred31.3%Briar43.6%Kindred56.4%Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.4% win rate — 12.7 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, 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 Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred 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 Kindred
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Briar to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.40% | 332 | 1.1 | 852 | 14,316 | 53.1% | 47.0% | |
| 55.21% | 326 | 1.1 | 876 | 13,790 | 54.5% | 55.8% | |
| 52.88% | 278 | 1.1 | 835 | 13,024 | 54.0% | 52.0% | |
| 51.71% | 263 | 1.1 | 882 | 13,993 | 51.4% | 52.0% | |
| 53.52% | 256 | 1.0 | 854 | 14,312 | 59.6% | 49.3% | |
| 57.14% | 217 | 1.0 | 835 | 13,524 | 63.4% | 52.4% | |
| 55.29% | 208 | 1.1 | 880 | 13,864 | 59.4% | 51.4% | |
| 45.15% | 206 | 1.0 | 811 | 12,761 | 49.5% | 41.3% | |
| 54.70% | 181 | 1.0 | 798 | 13,977 | 50.8% | 56.9% | |
| 53.21% | 156 | 1.2 | 901 | 13,187 | 58.2% | 48.0% | |
| 51.61% | 155 | 1.2 | 895 | 15,251 | 66.0% | 44.1% | |
| 48.23% | 141 | 1.3 | 858 | 13,602 | 44.6% | 50.6% | |
| 53.62% | 138 | 1.0 | 838 | 13,830 | 44.2% | 59.3% | |
| 52.34% | 128 | 1.1 | 831 | 13,413 | 56.7% | 47.5% | |
| 48.33% | 120 | 1.3 | 858 | 13,117 | 44.4% | 51.5% | |
| 47.06% | 119 | 0.9 | 787 | 12,851 | 40.4% | 52.2% | |
| 48.28% | 116 | 0.9 | 807 | 13,585 | 60.0% | 39.4% | |
| 60.00% | 100 | 1.2 | 959 | 15,364 | 61.5% | 59.0% | |
| 46.94% | 98 | 1.0 | 846 | 14,257 | 40.0% | 50.8% | |
| 47.87% | 94 | 1.5 | 967 | 13,901 | 51.2% | 45.3% | |
| 51.61% | 93 | 1.0 | 869 | 14,060 | 52.6% | 50.9% | |
| 49.45% | 91 | 1.0 | 832 | 12,976 | 52.2% | 46.7% | |
| 60.00% | 90 | 1.1 | 911 | 14,019 | 53.9% | 64.7% | |
| 52.87% | 87 | 1.1 | 828 | 13,923 | 68.8% | 43.6% | |
| 55.29% | 85 | 1.0 | 841 | 13,731 | 42.9% | 67.4% | |
| 54.22% | 83 | 1.0 | 800 | 12,829 | 51.2% | 57.5% | |
| 51.25% | 80 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,268 | 48.6% | 53.3% | |
| 54.43% | 79 | 1.2 | 865 | 14,783 | 51.9% | 55.8% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 1.0 | 876 | 13,710 | 51.4% | 52.5% | |
| 47.30% | 74 | 1.1 | 880 | 13,613 | 48.1% | 46.8% | |
| 52.17% | 69 | 1.2 | 886 | 14,619 | 56.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 1.2 | 819 | 13,759 | 46.4% | 52.5% | |
| 62.50% | 64 | 1.1 | 945 | 15,514 | 73.7% | 57.8% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.1 | 869 | 13,577 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 56 | 1.2 | 898 | 13,917 | 57.1% | 67.9% | |
| 46.30% | 54 | 2.1 | 852 | 12,284 | 61.9% | 36.4% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 1.5 | 851 | 14,511 | 43.8% | 45.5% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 2.1 | 885 | 13,537 | 64.7% | 62.1% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 2.3 | 968 | 13,380 | 55.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.7 | 917 | 13,679 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 0.9 | 794 | 12,969 | 52.9% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 1.5 | 837 | 13,801 | 52.9% | 47.6% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 1.6 | 897 | 14,095 | 42.9% | 65.2% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 1.7 | 832 | 14,122 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 2.2 | 1,067 | 13,222 | 33.3% | 43.5% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.5 | 855 | 12,879 | 57.9% | 25.0% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 3.5 | 935 | 14,384 | 62.5% | 63.2% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 0.9 | 792 | 13,129 | 35.7% | 60.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 1.1 | 814 | 13,657 | 64.7% | 56.3% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 662 | 11,133 | 41.2% | 46.7% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.8 | 843 | 13,039 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 1.1 | 1,008 | 14,994 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.6 | 756 | 11,884 | 56.3% | 41.7% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 1,211 | 14,233 | 60.0% | 56.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.7 | 987 | 13,697 | 55.6% | 53.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.3 | 856 | 14,928 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 5.0 | 990 | 13,017 | 66.7% | 72.7% | |
| 19.05% | 21 | 1.9 | 750 | 11,940 | 22.2% | 16.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.6 | 863 | 14,001 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.3 | 853 | 12,820 | 40.0% | 70.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 3.9 | 1,065 | 12,512 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 2.1 | 1,148 | 13,760 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.3 | 809 | 13,569 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 4.3 | 978 | 14,025 | 75.0% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.4 | 769 | 13,563 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 1,164 | 13,732 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.1 | 754 | 13,667 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 81.25% | 16 | 1.7 | 817 | 14,188 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.4 | 727 | 12,141 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 1,068 | 15,536 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,073 | 12,998 | 71.4% | 71.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 818 | 12,902 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.2 | 836 | 14,410 | 20.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.1 | 759 | 13,627 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 3.4 | 769 | 10,311 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.0 | 722 | 12,129 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.6 | 1,318 | 15,651 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.8 | 868 | 12,738 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 726 | 13,530 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 4.3 | 881 | 11,059 | 20.0% | 16.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.3 | 973 | 14,072 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 882 | 12,316 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 949 | 13,526 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 924 | 14,261 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 688 | 11,588 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.1 | 1,002 | 14,098 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 745 | 10,441 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 942 | 14,028 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 1,090 | 14,702 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.3 | 1,018 | 15,562 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 833 | 10,854 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.6 | 944 | 13,477 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 959 | 14,106 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 1,160 | 16,164 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 908 | 12,711 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.2 | 1,115 | 15,189 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 900 | 9,464 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 906 | 11,390 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.5 | 1,023 | 12,035 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 862 | 10,626 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 881 | 12,914 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.8 | 776 | 11,750 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.3 | 811 | 14,388 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.7 | 875 | 12,608 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.6 | 1,009 | 16,496 | 0.0% | 85.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.8 | 645 | 13,080 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 808 | 11,705 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.3 | 970 | 14,775 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,200 | 13,790 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 567 | 10,949 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 842 | 11,711 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.1 | 1,060 | 12,791 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 971 | 13,090 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 729 | 11,774 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 885 | 9,175 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 960 | 12,740 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 686 | 9,979 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 738 | 12,048 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 1,124 | 15,310 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 814 | 12,709 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 558 | 7,263 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
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Briar vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Briar do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Briar wins the Briar vs Kindred matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.1%, a 5.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 87 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Briar do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Kindred with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. 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 Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Briar vs Kindred matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to 43.6%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Briar vs Kindred matchup?
Briar wins the matchup against Kindred with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.7 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 87 games analyzed.
What is the best Briar build against Kindred?
The best Briar build against Kindred includes Profane Hydra, The Collector, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. 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 Kindred?
The best Briar runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.8% win rate in the Briar vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Briar counter Kindred?
Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 52.9% win rate. Briar strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Briar against Kindred?
When playing Briar against Kindred, 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.