Briar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.8%
Pick Rate
4.2%

Briarvs Vi

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Briar vs Vi is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Briar wins with a 51.1% win rate (+2.3%) over Vi based on 88 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Briar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Vi 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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Vi - 51.1% win rateVi(51.1%)
Briar - 51.1% win rate in this matchup
Briar
51.1% WR
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Vi vs Briar matchup - 48.9% win rate
Vi
48.9% WR

Who Wins the Briar vs Vi Matchup?

Briar wins the Briar vs Vi matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 88
51.1%
Win Rate
48.9%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
816
DMG / min
671
13,428
Gold / game
12,336
1,040
Heal / min
302
1,105
DMG Mitigated / min
1,164
1.0
CC / min
1.1
48.0%
Early Game WR
52.0%
55.3%
Late Game WR
44.7%

Briar vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Briar vs Vi matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 88 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 51.1% win rate compared to Vi's 48.9%, giving Briar a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Briar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Briar reaches their power spikes, while Briar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 679 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 Vi'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 Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Vi, 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
1.1Briar
1.0Vi
Briar and Vi 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
816Briar
671Vi
Briar heavily out-damages Vi by 145 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi 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
13,428Briar
12,336Vi
Briar generates a commanding 1,092 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Briar
1.1Vi
Both Briar and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
2,145Briar
1,466Vi
Briar vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 679 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Briar Build Against Vi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Vi 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 70.0% win rate across 10 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
52.0%
+4.0% advantage
Briar early game win rateBriar48.0%
Vi early game win rateVi52.0%
Late Game
Briar
55.3%
+10.5% advantage
Briar late game win rateBriar55.3%
Vi late game win rateVi44.7%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Vi has a meaningful 52.0% win rate, outperforming Briar by 4.0 percentage points. Vi players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Briar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.3% win rate — 10.5 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Briar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Briar 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 Vi

Precision rune tree - Briar primary runes vs ViPrecision
Press the Attack - best Briar rune vs ViTriumph - best Briar rune vs ViLegend: Alacrity - best Briar rune vs ViCoup de Grace - best Briar rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Briar secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Briar rune vs ViMagical Footwear - best Briar rune vs Vi
50.0% WR

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


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 Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Briar do against Vi in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Briar vs Vi matchup with a 51.1% win rate compared to Vi's 48.9%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 88 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Briar do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Briar with a 52.0% win rate versus 48.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Briar do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Briar vs Vi matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to 44.7%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Briar vs Vi matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Vi with a 51.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Briar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 88 games analyzed.

What is the best Briar build against Vi?

The best Briar build against Vi includes Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 70.0% 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 Vi?

The best Briar runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Briar vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Briar counter Vi?

Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 51.1% win rate. Briar has a solid advantage over Vi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Briar against Vi?

When playing Briar against Vi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.