Gragasvs Briar
Gragas vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Briar wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Gragas based on 13 games. Gragas wins the early laning phase while Briar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Briar matchup.
Gragas Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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 Gragas vs Briar Matchup?
Gragas vs Briar Matchup Summary
The Gragas vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 38.5%, giving Briar a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gragas controls the early laning stage, but Briar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gragas 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 729 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas 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.
Gragas vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, 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.
Best Gragas Build Against Briar
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Briar are Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gragas 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 Gragas vs Briar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gragas100.0%
Briar0.0%Gragas11.1%Briar88.9%Gragas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Briar. This lopsided early game means Gragas 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 88.9% win rate — 77.8 points above Gragas. 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: Gragas 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 Gragas Runes Against Briar
Domination
Inspiration
The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Gragas the best tools to compete against Briar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.25% | 51 | 5.6 | 749 | 9,489 | 28.6% | 47.8% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.2 | 742 | 11,543 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 5.9 | 726 | 10,484 | 53.9% | 54.2% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 812 | 10,578 | 46.1% | 55.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.9 | 867 | 10,573 | 22.2% | 47.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.2 | 886 | 10,351 | 55.6% | 61.5% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.1 | 699 | 10,252 | 33.3% | 38.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.9 | 714 | 11,495 | 88.9% | 27.8% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 4.9 | 919 | 11,055 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 707 | 9,382 | 64.3% | 30.0% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 5.9 | 801 | 10,325 | 66.7% | 73.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.4 | 756 | 9,788 | 36.4% | 45.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 4.3 | 839 | 11,693 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 0.8 | 673 | 10,031 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 891 | 11,218 | 22.2% | 27.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.5 | 1,002 | 9,958 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.0 | 761 | 11,709 | 37.5% | 63.6% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 4.9 | 646 | 9,691 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 4.5 | 933 | 11,983 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.1 | 902 | 11,126 | 28.6% | 54.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.1 | 820 | 13,785 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 2.6 | 787 | 12,634 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.3 | 856 | 10,425 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.4 | 758 | 10,798 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 766 | 10,249 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.8 | 746 | 8,782 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.0 | 763 | 11,101 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.0 | 843 | 11,367 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 723 | 10,280 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.1 | 703 | 10,381 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.1 | 913 | 10,279 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 840 | 11,327 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 0.9 | 666 | 13,244 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 732 | 12,766 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 629 | 10,437 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 800 | 9,855 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.5 | 748 | 10,841 | 20.0% | 44.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 746 | 10,073 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.6 | 655 | 12,550 | 100.0% | 11.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.5 | 894 | 11,728 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 812 | 10,394 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.1 | 724 | 11,161 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 821 | 10,490 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 591 | 9,409 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.1 | 890 | 10,201 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.7 | 558 | 11,278 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 608 | 11,361 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.3 | 746 | 10,267 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.5 | 796 | 10,029 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 819 | 11,228 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 865 | 11,202 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 782 | 11,744 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 819 | 9,608 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 759 | 10,343 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 556 | 9,804 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 744 | 10,639 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 656 | 12,072 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 654 | 9,912 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.9 | 744 | 10,845 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 4.4 | 774 | 11,128 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 812 | 11,688 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 962 | 13,019 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.8 | 819 | 10,035 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.7 | 630 | 9,630 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 898 | 14,723 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.4 | 888 | 9,497 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 647 | 7,545 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 757 | 11,698 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 719 | 10,172 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.4 | 686 | 11,653 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 682 | 10,174 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,130 | 13,246 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.1 | 943 | 12,642 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 882 | 8,637 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 519 | 8,543 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.2 | 659 | 8,493 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 920 | 12,999 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,972 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 800 | 11,792 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.3 | 851 | 8,899 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 708 | 12,633 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 807 | 10,891 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 558 | 7,207 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 624 | 10,398 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.6 | 808 | 12,144 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 705 | 7,024 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 701 | 11,934 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 631 | 10,392 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 754 | 10,199 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 882 | 12,067 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 658 | 11,701 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 901 | 14,420 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 549 | 14,129 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 711 | 9,155 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 755 | 10,084 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 676 | 8,948 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Gragas vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gragas do against Briar in League of Legends?
Briar wins the Gragas vs Briar matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gragas do against Briar in the early game?
In the early game, Gragas has the advantage against Briar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gragas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gragas do against Briar in the late game?
In the late game, Briar takes over the Gragas vs Briar matchup with a 88.9% win rate compared to 11.1%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gragas vs Briar matchup?
Briar wins the matchup against Gragas with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Gragas build against Briar?
The best Gragas build against Briar includes Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt, Lich Bane with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Gragas runes against Briar?
The best Gragas runes against Briar use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Gragas vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gragas counter Briar?
No, Gragas struggles against Briar with only a 38.5% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.
How do I play Gragas against Briar?
When playing Gragas 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.