Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Hecarimvs Briar

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Briar wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.7%) over Hecarim based on 104 games. Briar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Briar matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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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Briar - 44.7% win rateBriar(44.7%)
Hecarim - 44.7% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
44.7% WR
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Briar vs Hecarim matchup - 55.3% win rate
Briar
55.3% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Hecarim vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 104
44.7%
Win Rate
55.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
702
DMG / min
813
12,979
Gold / game
13,100
639
Heal / min
1,076
1,240
DMG Mitigated / min
1,141
0.8
CC / min
1.0
44.9%
Early Game WR
55.1%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Hecarim vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 104 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Hecarim's 44.7%, giving Briar a 10.7 percentage point advantage. Briar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hecarim players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim 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.

Hecarim vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Hecarim
1.0Briar
Hecarim and Briar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
702Hecarim
813Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Hecarim by 112 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim 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
12,979Hecarim
13,100Briar
Hecarim and Briar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 121 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
1.0Briar
Both Hecarim 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
1,879Hecarim
2,216Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Hecarim, healing and mitigating 338 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hecarim is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hecarim, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Briar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Briar are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 12 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 Hecarim vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
55.1%
+10.2% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim44.9%
Briar early game win rateBriar55.1%
Late Game
Briar
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim44.4%
Briar late game win rateBriar55.6%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.1% win rate — a 10.2 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Briar 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Hecarim Runes Against Briar

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs BriarSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs BriarNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs BriarCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs BriarWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Briar
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs BriarPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs BriarLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Briar
52.2% WR

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


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

Hecarim 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
47.34%2081.167012,75348.5%46.1%
58.90%1461.270112,86867.5%47.6%
52.31%1321.269212,80056.5%47.5%
50.00%1091.168513,03259.6%39.2%
48.54%1051.274613,26156.3%41.8%
46.67%1051.178512,75744.0%49.1%
44.66%1041.170212,97944.9%44.4%
40.00%1021.176112,85942.3%37.5%
57.30%911.172312,63349.1%69.4%
46.59%901.278913,56346.8%46.3%
52.38%841.169412,50246.8%59.5%
51.25%801.175913,32558.3%45.5%
54.55%791.277713,45156.1%52.8%
43.24%761.172212,50537.5%50.0%
55.41%751.172113,46765.8%44.4%
48.00%751.166112,72151.4%45.0%
40.28%721.176612,59854.5%28.2%
50.00%711.273813,71950.0%50.0%
61.43%711.173613,04161.1%61.8%
55.07%701.270613,22557.1%52.9%
48.57%701.173713,30147.2%50.0%
44.29%701.262012,80640.5%48.5%
53.23%621.168413,05750.0%55.9%
49.15%591.269711,91751.5%46.1%
53.45%581.477014,52447.6%56.8%
46.15%520.967712,23751.7%39.1%
50.98%511.174813,72557.1%46.7%
48.94%471.370113,28460.0%40.7%
45.65%461.070112,59256.0%33.3%
55.56%451.273913,53759.3%50.0%
34.88%431.164612,90034.8%35.0%
57.14%421.274513,88370.0%45.5%
52.50%401.587013,77152.4%52.6%
48.72%391.576613,08542.9%55.6%
52.63%381.275313,25050.0%56.3%
47.22%361.077313,61050.0%43.8%
52.78%361.265212,56760.9%38.5%
42.86%351.070013,33931.3%52.6%
42.86%351.069212,00833.3%57.1%
57.14%351.071013,28963.2%50.0%
60.61%331.274913,29670.6%50.0%
43.75%321.164612,58153.9%36.8%
54.84%311.078813,70246.1%61.1%
60.00%301.276313,37575.0%42.9%
51.72%291.568714,88863.6%44.4%
46.43%281.066911,85050.0%40.0%
46.43%281.073213,32850.0%44.4%
55.56%271.376013,88338.5%71.4%
54.55%221.375513,80654.5%54.5%
61.90%211.178114,23966.7%60.0%
42.11%191.676314,40955.6%30.0%
68.42%191.179013,06863.6%75.0%
41.18%171.369713,37262.5%22.2%
43.75%171.469912,11240.0%50.0%
58.82%171.380513,25250.0%66.7%
43.75%161.368811,71066.7%30.0%
26.67%151.063413,41633.3%22.2%
66.67%151.280414,45350.0%77.8%
20.00%101.257013,11333.3%14.3%
40.00%100.856012,74550.0%33.3%
30.00%101.672310,93460.0%0.0%
50.00%101.381814,47666.7%42.9%
44.44%91.056911,04166.7%0.0%
33.33%91.481613,00225.0%40.0%
66.67%60.891613,15460.0%100.0%
0.00%61.771614,7360.0%0.0%
60.00%51.24968,97460.0%0.0%
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Hecarim vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Hecarim vs Briar matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Hecarim's 44.7%, a 10.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 104 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Hecarim do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Hecarim with a 55.1% win rate versus 44.9%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Hecarim vs Briar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 10.7 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 104 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Briar?

The best Hecarim build against Briar includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Briar?

The best Hecarim runes against Briar use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.2% win rate in the Hecarim vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Briar?

No, Hecarim struggles against Briar with only a 44.7% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Briar?

When playing Hecarim 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.