Fizz - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
3.4%

Fizzvs Briar

AAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fizz vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Briar wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Fizz based on 28 games. Fizz wins the early laning phase while Briar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fizz vs Briar matchup.

Fizz Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fizz 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 - 46.4% win rateBriar(46.4%)
Fizz - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Fizz
46.4% WR
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Briar vs Fizz matchup - 53.6% win rate
Briar
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Fizz vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Fizz vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 28
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
1.5
CS / min
1.3
768
DMG / min
898
13,153
Gold / game
13,112
309
Heal / min
1,113
613
DMG Mitigated / min
1,143
0.6
CC / min
1.0
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Fizz vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Fizz vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Fizz's 46.4%, giving Briar a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fizz controls the early laning stage, but Briar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fizz 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 1,335 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Fizz players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Briar overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Fizz vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Fizz in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Fizz
1.3Briar
Fizz and Briar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
768Fizz
898Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Fizz by 130 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Fizz 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
13,153Fizz
13,112Briar
Fizz and Briar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 41 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Fizz
1.0Briar
Briar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Fizz, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Briar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
921Fizz
2,256Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Fizz, healing and mitigating 1,335 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fizz is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fizz, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fizz Build Against Briar

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Fizz needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fizz against Briar are Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Fizz 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 Fizz vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Fizz early game win rateFizz58.3%
Briar early game win rateBriar41.7%
Late Game
Briar
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Fizz late game win rateFizz37.5%
Briar late game win rateBriar62.5%

Fizz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Briar. This lopsided early game means Fizz 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Fizz. 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: Fizz 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 Fizz Runes Against Briar

Precision rune tree - Fizz primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Press the Attack - best Fizz rune vs BriarTriumph - best Fizz rune vs BriarLegend: Alacrity - best Fizz rune vs BriarCoup de Grace - best Fizz rune vs Briar
Inspiration rune tree - Fizz secondary runes vs BriarInspiration
Cash Back - best Fizz rune vs BriarTriple Tonic - best Fizz rune vs Briar
50.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Fizz the best tools to compete against Briar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Fizz matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Fizz'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 Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fizz 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
49.69%1616.183612,63852.4%46.8%
58.60%1576.083112,41260.3%57.0%
57.27%1106.275312,60458.3%56.5%
39.42%1045.983512,28947.2%31.4%
48.31%895.773412,63650.0%47.1%
64.04%895.891413,30157.5%69.4%
48.28%875.990912,21551.2%45.6%
60.24%836.085812,59853.9%65.9%
62.20%826.187813,34462.9%61.7%
46.25%806.079612,29251.4%41.9%
57.33%756.185913,74760.0%55.6%
50.67%755.473312,18251.4%50.0%
52.05%735.874611,99857.5%45.5%
49.30%715.688012,86823.1%64.4%
64.29%706.370711,85260.6%67.6%
45.45%665.779512,48144.8%46.0%
40.00%655.686212,73951.4%26.7%
45.61%575.084712,02238.9%57.1%
50.88%576.290513,75060.0%46.0%
36.54%525.976312,82040.0%34.4%
42.86%494.982213,42742.1%43.3%
59.18%496.281312,87376.2%46.4%
48.94%476.278411,90939.1%58.3%
41.30%466.580912,54345.5%37.5%
57.78%456.078412,93965.0%52.0%
53.66%411.668713,31844.4%60.9%
52.50%405.478212,48442.9%63.2%
47.50%406.082112,72840.0%52.0%
40.00%405.276012,36838.9%40.9%
37.84%375.789613,27050.0%33.3%
62.86%356.279611,83352.6%75.0%
54.29%355.777912,41661.5%50.0%
41.18%346.088811,85352.9%29.4%
52.94%346.079412,15365.0%35.7%
45.45%335.989912,72928.6%57.9%
39.39%331.368712,67347.6%25.0%
68.75%322.280513,38561.1%78.6%
48.39%311.374713,47746.7%50.0%
45.16%316.295311,90528.6%58.8%
40.00%306.189612,71754.5%31.6%
46.43%286.283713,14237.5%50.0%
46.43%281.576813,15358.3%37.5%
48.15%275.885012,55650.0%46.7%
53.85%261.572312,40570.0%43.8%
48.00%251.180413,68660.0%40.0%
40.00%255.276813,10446.7%30.0%
45.83%244.890213,04941.7%50.0%
60.87%235.679713,69844.4%71.4%
54.55%222.276411,17757.1%50.0%
42.86%216.084812,00033.3%50.0%
52.38%216.075111,38561.5%37.5%
55.56%191.573612,74670.0%37.5%
47.37%191.561912,26762.5%36.4%
57.89%191.171112,34170.0%44.4%
47.37%191.179614,96380.0%35.7%
50.00%184.583612,63371.4%36.4%
55.56%186.086312,52460.0%50.0%
61.11%186.086211,69971.4%54.5%
41.18%172.381113,39625.0%55.6%
41.18%171.872814,25537.5%44.4%
41.18%172.475613,54133.3%45.5%
50.00%161.288713,84537.5%62.5%
68.75%161.477712,63866.7%70.0%
62.50%165.075710,06244.4%85.7%
50.00%163.672912,76160.0%33.3%
33.33%155.780713,29125.0%36.4%
71.43%145.588912,69475.0%66.7%
53.85%131.476613,79442.9%66.7%
61.54%135.094113,45340.0%75.0%
30.77%131.280615,14650.0%22.2%
58.33%125.984812,77666.7%50.0%
83.33%123.483314,33680.0%85.7%
25.00%121.171513,29060.0%0.0%
75.00%125.71,02113,15662.5%100.0%
54.55%111.462113,23871.4%25.0%
27.27%114.588513,0200.0%37.5%
54.55%112.474112,12550.0%60.0%
60.00%105.477912,31866.7%50.0%
80.00%101.066612,11575.0%100.0%
30.00%101.877713,14340.0%20.0%
55.56%92.877313,01666.7%50.0%
44.44%91.466914,420100.0%28.6%
55.56%92.284815,87966.7%50.0%
77.78%95.884114,163100.0%60.0%
44.44%94.074711,87350.0%42.9%
50.00%87.01,06813,71466.7%40.0%
37.50%86.182914,03550.0%25.0%
50.00%81.982312,56550.0%50.0%
37.50%85.676711,23033.3%40.0%
25.00%81.468810,2520.0%66.7%
62.50%83.590612,45960.0%66.7%
42.86%75.477712,18150.0%33.3%
71.43%71.066114,1490.0%83.3%
57.14%76.098315,935100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.477214,60850.0%60.0%
28.57%74.483811,07833.3%25.0%
33.33%62.368912,31450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.077012,7060.0%100.0%
66.67%65.579912,85450.0%75.0%
33.33%63.972214,725100.0%20.0%
50.00%63.68709,57460.0%0.0%
50.00%65.562612,75333.3%66.7%
66.67%61.478916,379100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.288013,7280.0%66.7%
40.00%55.98528,49840.0%0.0%
60.00%54.975311,13333.3%100.0%
60.00%55.683312,5550.0%60.0%
60.00%54.58479,40066.7%50.0%

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Fizz vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fizz do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Fizz vs Briar matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Fizz's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Fizz do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Briar with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fizz do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Fizz vs Briar matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fizz vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Fizz with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Fizz build against Briar?

The best Fizz build against Briar includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fizz runes against Briar?

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

Does Fizz counter Briar?

No, Fizz struggles against Briar with only a 46.4% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Fizz players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Fizz against Briar?

When playing Fizz against Briar, play cautiously and avoid Briar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Briar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.