Jinx - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
7.7%

Jinxvs Briar

BMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jinx vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Briar based on 5 games. Jinx holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jinx vs Briar matchup.

Jinx Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jinx 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 - 60.0% win rateBriar(60.0%)
Jinx - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Jinx
60.0% WR
VS
Briar vs Jinx matchup - 40.0% win rate
Briar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Jinx vs Briar Matchup?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Briar matchup
Winner
Jinx
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
4.7
740
DMG / min
1,069
14,702
Gold / game
15,563
133
Heal / min
753
353
DMG Mitigated / min
1,124
0.7
CC / min
1.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Jinx vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Jinx vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jinx wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Briar's 40.0%, giving Jinx a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Jinx 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 1,392 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jinx 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.

Jinx vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Jinx in League of Legends

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Jinx, 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
6.3Jinx
4.7Briar
Jinx significantly out-farms Briar by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jinx a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Briar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
740Jinx
1,069Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Jinx by 329 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jinx 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
14,702Jinx
15,563Briar
Briar generates a commanding 861 more gold per game than Jinx. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jinx should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Jinx
1.3Briar
Briar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jinx, 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
485Jinx
1,877Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Jinx, healing and mitigating 1,392 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jinx is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jinx, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jinx
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jinx early game win rateJinx100.0%
Briar early game win rateBriar0.0%
Late Game
Jinx
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Jinx late game win rateJinx50.0%
Briar late game win rateBriar50.0%

Jinx 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 Jinx can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Jinx at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Briar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Jinx 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 Jinx Runes Against Briar

Precision rune tree - Jinx primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Jinx rune vs BriarPresence of Mind - best Jinx rune vs BriarLegend: Bloodline - best Jinx rune vs BriarCoup de Grace - best Jinx rune vs Briar
Inspiration rune tree - Jinx secondary runes vs BriarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Jinx rune vs BriarBiscuit Delivery - best Jinx rune vs Briar
100.0% WR

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


Jinx matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Jinx'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 Jinx build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jinx matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.06%8496.883613,82256.4%52.0%
44.78%5946.478613,22545.5%44.2%
47.56%5536.881013,58350.6%45.1%
50.68%5176.881813,52548.5%52.9%
52.08%3847.186913,82850.3%53.7%
51.23%3657.187313,96052.9%49.7%
51.71%3507.087113,34049.5%54.5%
49.68%3126.990913,98645.6%53.4%
50.16%3076.779813,61556.5%44.4%
55.42%2497.090013,91851.9%59.5%
54.11%2316.790713,79454.7%53.5%
54.79%2197.289713,82251.8%57.9%
47.83%2077.085113,38546.0%49.5%
47.96%1966.884113,72544.4%50.9%
53.59%1817.386314,04854.2%53.1%
53.61%1667.191013,79957.9%50.0%
50.00%1506.885413,27246.3%54.4%
49.09%1106.787614,19639.6%56.5%
57.28%1036.682314,26465.8%52.3%
53.06%987.083813,53552.0%54.2%
43.62%947.092914,51534.1%50.9%
46.84%797.086013,54950.0%43.6%
43.42%766.781813,00945.2%41.2%
39.19%747.085213,59944.7%33.3%
47.95%736.892815,18822.2%63.0%
55.71%706.794413,78248.6%62.9%
46.27%676.973713,19548.5%44.1%
27.69%656.869012,83525.0%30.3%
41.67%606.779512,32538.7%44.8%
58.82%347.281914,74553.9%61.9%
51.52%336.773814,50538.5%60.0%
48.28%297.092816,46950.0%47.8%
58.33%247.091813,14669.2%45.5%
66.67%216.476713,70660.0%68.8%
66.67%187.31,11115,36157.1%72.7%
55.56%186.896015,13950.0%57.1%
57.14%146.81,18514,58766.7%50.0%
42.86%147.01,04212,63722.2%80.0%
41.67%127.381814,84720.0%57.1%
54.55%116.261611,52225.0%71.4%
40.00%107.191812,6920.0%66.7%
0.00%97.046711,6150.0%0.0%
37.50%85.160312,24933.3%40.0%
62.50%86.51,10613,75460.0%66.7%
71.43%77.397016,843100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.490415,580100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.964711,52075.0%50.0%
80.00%56.31,11716,436100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.21,02713,80566.7%0.0%
80.00%57.170110,96166.7%100.0%
80.00%56.898618,722100.0%75.0%
20.00%57.16519,98033.3%0.0%
60.00%56.374014,702100.0%50.0%

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Jinx vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jinx do against Briar in League of Legends?

Jinx wins the Jinx vs Briar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Briar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Jinx do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Jinx has the advantage against Briar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jinx players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jinx do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Jinx takes over the Jinx vs Briar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Jinx scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jinx vs Briar matchup?

Jinx wins the matchup against Briar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jinx is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jinx build against Briar?

The best Jinx build against Briar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jinx runes against Briar?

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

Does Jinx counter Briar?

Yes, Jinx has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 60.0% win rate. Jinx strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Jinx against Briar?

When playing Jinx 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.