Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Gravesvs Briar

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 53.0% win rate (+6.0%) over Briar based on 183 games. Graves holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Briar matchup.

Graves Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves 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 - 53.0% win rateBriar(53.0%)
Graves - 53.0% win rate in this matchup
Graves
53.0% WR
VS
Briar vs Graves matchup - 47.0% win rate
Briar
47.0% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Briar Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Briar matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 183
53.0%
Win Rate
47.0%
1.5
CS / min
1.0
911
DMG / min
803
14,300
Gold / game
13,241
319
Heal / min
1,044
711
DMG Mitigated / min
1,161
0.7
CC / min
1.0
51.1%
Early Game WR
48.9%
54.8%
Late Game WR
45.2%

Graves vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 183 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 53.0% win rate compared to Briar's 47.0%, giving Graves a 6.0 percentage point advantage. Graves 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 1,175 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves 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.

Graves vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Briar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.5Graves
1.0Briar
Graves edges out Briar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
911Graves
803Briar
Graves heavily out-damages Briar by 108 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 Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,300Graves
13,241Briar
Graves generates a commanding 1,059 more gold per game than Briar. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Briar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
1.0Briar
Both Graves 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
1,030Graves
2,205Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 1,175 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Graves Build Against Briar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Briar are Hubris, The Collector and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 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 Graves vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
51.1%
+2.2% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves51.1%
Briar early game win rateBriar48.9%
Late Game
Graves
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves54.8%
Briar late game win rateBriar45.2%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Graves has a meaningful 51.1% win rate, outperforming Briar by 2.2 percentage points. Graves players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.7 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Graves 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 Graves Runes Against Briar

Domination rune tree - Graves primary runes vs BriarDomination
Dark Harvest - best Graves rune vs BriarSudden Impact - best Graves rune vs BriarGrisly Mementos - best Graves rune vs BriarTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Briar
Precision rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs BriarPrecision
Triumph - best Graves rune vs BriarLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs Briar
60.0% WR

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


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

Graves 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
43.85%2441.578013,75638.5%49.2%
46.28%2421.685314,49849.5%44.0%
51.03%1941.585914,29656.5%46.8%
52.08%1921.683414,48352.4%51.9%
53.01%1831.591114,30051.1%54.8%
46.82%1731.794115,10239.4%52.0%
49.04%1571.688014,36249.4%48.8%
39.17%1201.480113,19730.8%49.1%
47.90%1191.71,10014,22250.9%45.3%
46.96%1151.582614,46446.0%47.7%
45.22%1151.582314,72544.4%45.7%
51.82%1101.684714,30552.1%51.6%
40.78%1031.676914,10840.5%41.0%
56.12%981.886214,57848.9%62.3%
53.13%961.882213,82349.1%58.5%
44.21%951.476913,54246.3%42.6%
47.25%911.677314,19358.1%37.5%
44.44%901.579413,39940.7%51.6%
56.82%881.684714,42959.0%55.1%
55.81%861.591114,28851.2%60.0%
55.42%831.689814,32850.0%61.0%
59.04%831.787514,96360.0%58.3%
52.50%801.684514,98644.1%58.7%
53.25%771.684715,23452.0%53.9%
50.65%771.776913,61457.9%43.6%
41.33%751.778113,79339.4%42.9%
35.62%731.576312,80032.4%38.9%
45.07%711.680413,59145.5%44.7%
54.29%701.881914,38454.5%54.0%
64.71%681.889315,40955.6%70.7%
50.79%631.890215,54152.0%50.0%
41.94%621.680014,25040.7%42.9%
54.10%611.874314,41450.0%56.8%
30.00%601.682814,13716.7%38.9%
42.37%591.788713,09637.5%48.1%
51.72%581.894114,29457.1%46.7%
43.64%552.087113,67953.1%30.4%
38.89%541.578513,41533.3%42.4%
62.75%511.694714,80352.6%68.8%
47.92%481.475513,12450.0%45.0%
47.73%441.470913,34252.4%43.5%
51.22%411.685713,84635.3%62.5%
46.34%412.182714,12855.6%39.1%
55.00%401.786514,29545.5%66.7%
67.65%341.676014,34266.7%68.4%
41.18%341.594114,92745.0%35.7%
71.88%321.785115,25093.8%50.0%
28.13%321.493714,07921.4%33.3%
25.81%312.986614,14244.4%18.2%
61.29%312.580014,00864.3%58.8%
58.06%311.779614,67156.3%60.0%
56.67%301.582514,55945.5%63.2%
60.71%282.286213,98061.5%60.0%
46.43%282.079013,32631.3%66.7%
54.17%242.788815,34133.3%66.7%
50.00%201.769612,62346.1%57.1%
50.00%203.698513,63777.8%27.3%
68.42%192.292013,85975.0%63.6%
44.44%181.677714,25537.5%50.0%
44.44%182.395614,75983.3%25.0%
62.50%162.21,07217,49550.0%66.7%
26.67%151.471512,91222.2%33.3%
71.43%142.484316,335100.0%55.6%
53.85%132.073014,40766.7%42.9%
53.85%132.275512,46955.6%50.0%
75.00%122.21,00916,43860.0%85.7%
54.55%114.499313,97250.0%57.1%
70.00%102.069414,030100.0%50.0%
70.00%104.31,21715,993100.0%57.1%
40.00%101.590214,36350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.788712,76625.0%80.0%
66.67%92.01,04715,67950.0%71.4%
12.50%86.959911,58016.7%0.0%
37.50%82.263712,33540.0%33.3%
62.50%82.373215,55166.7%60.0%
50.00%64.776515,2510.0%75.0%
33.33%67.01,26214,23433.3%33.3%
66.67%64.799817,3790.0%66.7%
60.00%56.383513,7830.0%100.0%
60.00%54.586415,27166.7%50.0%
60.00%55.268411,42250.0%66.7%
60.00%58.599312,55775.0%0.0%

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Graves vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Briar in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Briar matchup with a 53.0% win rate compared to Briar's 47.0%, a 6.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 183 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Briar with a 51.1% win rate versus 48.9%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Briar matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Briar matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Briar with a 53.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.0 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 183 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Briar?

The best Graves build against Briar includes Hubris, The Collector, Bloodthirster with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Graves runes against Briar?

The best Graves runes against Briar use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Graves vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Briar?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 53.0% win rate. Graves strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Briar?

When playing Graves 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.