Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Briar

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Gnar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Briar based on 6 games. Gnar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Briar matchup.

Gnar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gnar 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 - 66.7% win rateBriar(66.7%)
Gnar - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
66.7% WR
VS
Briar vs Gnar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Briar
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Briar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Briar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.2
CS / min
4.4
1,071
DMG / min
923
15,147
Gold / game
14,942
263
Heal / min
989
1,206
DMG Mitigated / min
1,290
1.3
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gnar vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Briar's 33.3%, giving Gnar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Briar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 810 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Briar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Briar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gnar vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.2Gnar
4.4Briar
Gnar edges out Briar by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
1,071Gnar
923Briar
Gnar heavily out-damages Briar by 148 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Briar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,147Gnar
14,942Briar
Gnar and Briar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 205 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Gnar
1.1Briar
Both Gnar and Briar 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
1,469Gnar
2,279Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 810 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Briar

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Briar are Dead Man's Plate, Blade of The Ruined King and Trinity Force. This combination gives Gnar 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 Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Briar early game win rateBriar0.0%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Briar late game win rateBriar33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Briar, with Gnar holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Briar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Briar

Sorcery rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs BriarSorcery
Phase Rush - best Gnar rune vs BriarNimbus Cloak - best Gnar rune vs BriarCelerity - best Gnar rune vs BriarGathering Storm - best Gnar rune vs Briar
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs BriarPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs BriarCut Down - best Gnar rune vs Briar
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Gnar'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 Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gnar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.65%1246.891912,44059.6%52.2%
41.38%1166.371211,01539.7%43.1%
48.57%1056.599612,24346.1%50.0%
53.47%1026.183410,95559.1%49.1%
57.89%956.385811,82252.4%62.3%
48.39%946.476911,42242.9%52.9%
40.43%946.61,29312,35027.3%52.0%
55.17%876.787611,62164.3%46.7%
47.06%856.493911,50754.3%42.0%
60.24%836.81,01212,05655.0%65.1%
61.54%826.487411,37964.9%58.5%
56.25%806.896512,11048.6%62.8%
53.25%786.482911,96652.6%53.9%
40.00%756.265111,46836.7%42.2%
45.07%726.278611,40639.4%50.0%
51.43%706.587111,52360.0%42.9%
51.47%686.490711,97758.1%46.0%
45.45%676.372211,79538.5%50.0%
46.77%626.875912,15050.0%44.7%
37.70%617.089812,31244.4%32.4%
50.82%616.61,10613,13753.9%48.6%
46.67%606.471211,49650.0%42.9%
47.46%606.299212,35133.3%57.1%
40.68%596.283611,81529.6%50.0%
61.02%596.788212,04175.0%51.4%
50.88%576.389912,57354.2%48.5%
54.90%516.781011,75864.0%46.1%
53.06%496.479111,87858.3%48.0%
53.19%476.391212,31045.0%59.3%
52.27%456.274011,19744.4%64.7%
60.00%456.987212,87473.7%50.0%
40.91%446.982910,22752.0%26.3%
39.02%416.473412,16235.3%41.7%
55.00%406.51,02612,07861.1%50.0%
53.85%396.784412,05556.3%52.2%
47.37%386.11,06311,75738.9%55.0%
50.00%356.373311,10838.5%57.1%
38.71%326.287311,88826.7%50.0%
36.67%306.174411,61327.3%42.1%
48.28%296.074412,31557.1%45.5%
32.14%286.561810,48537.5%25.0%
30.77%276.786611,18326.7%36.4%
48.00%256.376611,61650.0%45.5%
54.17%246.767711,42533.3%75.0%
54.55%237.073911,60241.7%70.0%
21.74%236.386411,93928.6%18.8%
54.55%226.898812,33040.0%66.7%
54.55%226.283811,30558.3%50.0%
71.43%216.81,05812,11362.5%76.9%
42.11%196.884310,83445.5%37.5%
35.29%176.995613,35250.0%22.2%
47.06%176.574411,64460.0%28.6%
37.50%166.376512,38150.0%30.0%
66.67%156.392513,11780.0%60.0%
42.86%146.884612,51450.0%40.0%
38.46%136.574210,44625.0%60.0%
30.77%136.778512,01550.0%22.2%
44.44%96.595713,92650.0%42.9%
33.33%95.994211,34425.0%40.0%
62.50%86.865511,36575.0%50.0%
25.00%85.16829,80240.0%0.0%
71.43%76.069911,985100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.894112,9590.0%66.7%
57.14%76.273513,013100.0%25.0%
42.86%77.168011,68640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.075112,359100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.576511,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%65.875211,6000.0%66.7%
50.00%66.772212,00166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.159812,32050.0%25.0%
33.33%66.480512,2120.0%40.0%
66.67%65.21,07115,1470.0%66.7%
60.00%53.766610,04233.3%100.0%
20.00%53.15969,4830.0%25.0%
40.00%56.565213,2610.0%66.7%
0.00%55.770012,6560.0%0.0%
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Gnar vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Briar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Briar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Briar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gnar do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Briar with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Briar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Briar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Briar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Briar?

The best Gnar build against Briar includes Dead Man's Plate, Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force with Berserker's 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 Gnar runes against Briar?

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

Does Gnar counter Briar?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 66.7% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Gnar against Briar?

When playing Gnar against Briar, 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.