Briar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.8%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Briarvs Poppy

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Briar vs Poppy is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Briar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Poppy based on 8 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Poppy scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Poppy 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
Poppy - 50.0% win ratePoppy(50.0%)
Briar - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Briar
50.0% WR
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Poppy vs Briar matchup - 50.0% win rate
Poppy
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Briar vs Poppy Matchup?

Briar wins the Briar vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.1
CS / min
1.9
784
DMG / min
587
10,433
Gold / game
8,788
1,015
Heal / min
252
1,204
DMG Mitigated / min
1,269
1.1
CC / min
1.4
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Briar vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Briar vs Poppy matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 50.0%, giving Briar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Poppy outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Poppy reaches their power spikes, while Poppy should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 697 HP/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 Poppy'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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.1Briar
1.9Poppy
Briar and Poppy 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
784Briar
587Poppy
Briar heavily out-damages Poppy by 197 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy 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
10,433Briar
8,788Poppy
Briar generates a commanding 1,645 more gold per game than Poppy. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Poppy should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Briar
1.4Poppy
Poppy provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Briar, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Poppy coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,218Briar
1,521Poppy
Briar vastly out-sustains Poppy, healing and mitigating 697 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Poppy is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Poppy, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Briar Build Against Poppy

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Poppy are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Briar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Briar early game win rateBriar75.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy25.0%
Late Game
Poppy
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Briar late game win rateBriar25.0%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy75.0%

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

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, 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 Poppy reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Poppy 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 Poppy

Precision rune tree - Briar primary runes vs PoppyPrecision
Press the Attack - best Briar rune vs PoppyTriumph - best Briar rune vs PoppyLegend: Alacrity - best Briar rune vs PoppyCoup de Grace - best Briar rune vs Poppy
Domination rune tree - Briar secondary runes vs PoppyDomination
Sudden Impact - best Briar rune vs PoppyTreasure Hunter - best Briar rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Briar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Poppy.


Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%2101.187713,44654.1%46.4%
46.99%1831.080313,24148.9%45.2%
48.31%1781.078113,24954.5%42.2%
48.30%1761.184913,67755.3%43.0%
55.70%1491.189913,89757.8%53.9%
51.05%1431.084514,08750.9%51.1%
46.76%1391.083613,48049.1%45.1%
57.14%1051.083713,72848.8%62.9%
52.38%1051.178913,58759.2%46.4%
54.64%971.281514,11151.3%56.9%
55.91%931.61,12913,65670.5%42.9%
43.18%881.282013,59442.9%43.4%
51.14%881.181613,42848.0%55.3%
51.19%841.591813,71457.9%45.6%
45.57%791.088913,65151.3%40.0%
50.63%791.484013,08146.0%54.8%
55.84%771.085514,39746.7%61.7%
51.39%720.988112,75762.1%44.2%
49.30%711.088813,15355.0%41.9%
43.48%691.587813,91945.2%42.1%
44.12%681.186312,59644.7%43.3%
48.53%681.583913,26554.8%43.2%
51.47%680.881613,70954.2%50.0%
53.23%621.183215,12447.4%55.8%
55.36%561.084414,03351.9%58.6%
39.29%561.786813,37143.5%36.4%
64.29%561.188212,56969.4%55.0%
43.14%511.069313,22650.0%37.9%
60.78%511.088513,01256.0%65.4%
62.00%501.190614,95460.0%63.3%
48.00%501.591114,32852.4%44.8%
64.58%481.495113,69761.9%66.7%
70.83%481.71,02313,22176.2%66.7%
55.32%471.084013,60177.3%36.0%
48.78%411.281814,06457.1%44.4%
56.41%391.697014,66242.9%64.0%
53.85%391.995013,35958.8%50.0%
52.63%382.692111,53352.4%52.9%
57.89%381.698414,19773.3%47.8%
52.78%361.681413,32746.7%57.1%
40.00%351.283213,19135.3%44.4%
54.55%330.978013,37858.3%52.4%
63.64%331.483813,40062.5%64.7%
40.63%322.183514,49830.0%45.5%
58.06%311.394114,67962.5%53.3%
63.33%300.969612,60376.9%52.9%
56.67%301.285714,52257.1%56.3%
53.57%281.389813,11241.7%62.5%
62.96%273.71,01113,70045.5%75.0%
50.00%261.284613,51066.7%35.7%
40.00%251.376813,34254.5%28.6%
58.33%240.982613,31440.0%71.4%
43.48%232.480613,46741.7%45.5%
36.36%222.095112,22233.3%40.0%
63.64%220.883313,00569.2%55.6%
31.82%221.491314,04027.3%36.4%
61.11%181.082314,23766.7%50.0%
50.00%181.01,00015,04357.1%45.5%
53.33%152.578412,95971.4%37.5%
50.00%141.387413,54375.0%40.0%
50.00%141.386314,41750.0%50.0%
46.15%132.876213,61225.0%55.6%
46.15%132.378910,50250.0%40.0%
66.67%122.382215,29450.0%83.3%
63.64%116.01,06414,30150.0%71.4%
50.00%101.568410,97275.0%33.3%
60.00%104.51,12915,34566.7%57.1%
60.00%105.29359,95966.7%50.0%
50.00%103.985513,17520.0%80.0%
70.00%103.270011,48650.0%83.3%
60.00%104.91,15311,93950.0%62.5%
50.00%104.080912,05233.3%57.1%
40.00%102.61,04214,20120.0%60.0%
66.67%92.094914,20775.0%0.0%
77.78%94.91,05116,356100.0%66.7%
66.67%93.51,17412,80266.7%66.7%
87.50%85.31,17714,234100.0%75.0%
75.00%85.01,17916,189100.0%66.7%
62.50%86.496513,91066.7%60.0%
50.00%81.091815,2270.0%66.7%
62.50%86.199615,521100.0%57.1%
50.00%82.178410,43375.0%25.0%
62.50%85.785911,17250.0%75.0%
75.00%86.097412,708100.0%0.0%
42.86%74.81,08113,16350.0%40.0%
85.71%71.31,18714,40075.0%100.0%
28.57%75.065110,15125.0%33.3%
57.14%75.694516,484100.0%40.0%
71.43%72.480313,386100.0%50.0%
42.86%75.992710,62750.0%40.0%
71.43%73.390213,75760.0%100.0%
42.86%74.489110,78720.0%100.0%
83.33%65.092614,18350.0%100.0%
33.33%62.457710,11825.0%50.0%
50.00%64.37118,24550.0%0.0%
60.00%53.81,09412,21333.3%100.0%
80.00%54.71,05416,9720.0%80.0%
80.00%54.71,19112,77666.7%100.0%
60.00%52.091913,01966.7%50.0%
20.00%52.44417,94825.0%0.0%
60.00%51.41,00618,987100.0%50.0%
20.00%54.57789,18725.0%0.0%
60.00%54.688514,051100.0%33.3%

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Briar vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Briar do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Briar vs Poppy matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Poppy's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Briar do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Poppy 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 Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Briar vs Poppy matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Briar vs Poppy matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Poppy with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Briar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Briar build against Poppy?

The best Briar build against Poppy includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Briar runes against Poppy?

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

Does Briar counter Poppy?

Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 50.0% win rate. Briar slightly edges out Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Briar against Poppy?

When playing Briar against Poppy, 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.