Lee Sin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Lee Sinvs Briar

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lee Sin vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Briar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Lee Sin based on 105 games. Lee Sin wins the early laning phase while Briar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup.

Lee Sin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lee Sin 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 - 42.9% win rateBriar(42.9%)
Lee Sin - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Lee Sin
42.9% WR
VS
Briar vs Lee Sin matchup - 57.1% win rate
Briar
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 105
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
0.8
CS / min
1.0
698
DMG / min
837
13,007
Gold / game
13,728
458
Heal / min
1,086
1,246
DMG Mitigated / min
1,174
0.8
CC / min
1.1
51.2%
Early Game WR
48.8%
37.1%
Late Game WR
62.9%

Lee Sin vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Lee Sin vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 105 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 42.9%, giving Briar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lee Sin controls the early laning stage, but Briar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lee Sin 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 crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lee Sin 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.

Lee Sin vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Lee Sin
1.0Briar
Lee Sin 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
698Lee Sin
837Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Lee Sin by 139 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lee Sin 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
13,007Lee Sin
13,728Briar
Briar earns 721 more gold per game than Lee Sin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Briar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Lee Sin
1.1Briar
Both Lee Sin and Briar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,704Lee Sin
2,259Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Lee Sin, healing and mitigating 555 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lee Sin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lee Sin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lee Sin Build Against Briar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Lee Sin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lee Sin against Briar are Eclipse, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% 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 Lee Sin vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lee Sin
51.2%
+2.3% advantage
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin51.2%
Briar early game win rateBriar48.8%
Late Game
Briar
62.9%
+25.8% advantage
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin37.1%
Briar late game win rateBriar62.9%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Lee Sin has a meaningful 51.2% win rate, outperforming Briar by 2.3 percentage points. Lee Sin players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Briar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.9% win rate — 25.8 points above Lee Sin. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lee Sin has the edge early, but Briar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Lee Sin Runes Against Briar

Precision rune tree - Lee Sin primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Conqueror - best Lee Sin rune vs BriarTriumph - best Lee Sin rune vs BriarLegend: Alacrity - best Lee Sin rune vs BriarCoup de Grace - best Lee Sin rune vs Briar
Inspiration rune tree - Lee Sin secondary runes vs BriarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Lee Sin rune vs BriarCosmic Insight - best Lee Sin rune vs Briar
50.0% WR

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


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

Lee Sin 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
42.86%1680.966312,14243.5%42.1%
50.96%1570.962912,60750.6%51.3%
55.24%1430.866912,69859.7%51.9%
45.38%1300.966712,37542.9%47.8%
51.33%1130.963913,39043.1%58.1%
42.86%1050.869813,00751.2%37.1%
44.66%1030.864011,98647.1%42.3%
52.87%870.871713,00455.0%51.1%
38.89%720.865812,82750.0%28.9%
40.00%700.873012,91739.3%40.5%
50.75%670.972212,50746.4%53.9%
50.00%640.865212,14045.7%55.2%
51.67%600.968913,25548.0%54.3%
64.41%590.971112,97855.6%71.9%
49.12%570.968411,25640.0%56.3%
31.58%571.062011,60931.4%31.8%
52.73%550.865911,94556.3%47.8%
47.27%550.865711,93448.4%45.8%
42.59%540.962712,91644.0%41.4%
39.58%480.866112,53452.4%29.6%
51.06%470.876213,09447.6%53.9%
45.65%461.070913,32456.3%40.0%
57.78%450.870112,82466.7%47.6%
44.44%451.067712,57348.0%40.0%
57.78%451.366812,80652.2%63.6%
53.49%431.066213,61435.7%62.1%
64.29%421.474412,69573.7%56.5%
64.29%420.968013,18684.2%47.8%
44.74%380.869713,20935.3%52.4%
52.63%380.964013,08446.1%56.0%
51.43%351.075213,38652.9%50.0%
48.48%331.367213,10056.3%41.2%
48.39%310.972312,80430.8%61.1%
58.62%290.867412,86277.8%50.0%
34.48%291.271213,10740.0%31.6%
40.74%270.969311,94940.0%41.7%
50.00%260.861310,63244.4%62.5%
45.83%241.362413,68841.7%50.0%
50.00%220.966811,79835.7%75.0%
38.10%210.761312,7510.0%50.0%
42.86%210.863112,80644.4%41.7%
52.38%210.959913,07740.0%56.3%
45.00%201.876613,09325.0%58.3%
40.00%201.967813,04037.5%41.7%
45.00%201.979212,96337.5%50.0%
57.89%190.760211,10058.3%57.1%
36.84%191.067513,03171.4%16.7%
57.89%191.361613,09957.1%58.3%
52.94%171.068713,24575.0%46.1%
58.82%171.577913,87462.5%55.6%
43.75%160.881412,71950.0%37.5%
40.00%150.870411,97260.0%30.0%
60.00%150.765811,29255.6%66.7%
20.00%154.570512,49014.3%25.0%
40.00%150.972112,63942.9%37.5%
50.00%141.05299,57433.3%80.0%
30.77%130.967914,18240.0%25.0%
50.00%121.057712,47140.0%57.1%
16.67%121.166613,9410.0%22.2%
16.67%122.75579,52412.5%25.0%
36.36%111.761112,30140.0%33.3%
18.18%112.469811,91620.0%16.7%
36.36%110.961611,50328.6%50.0%
70.00%102.078211,978100.0%57.1%
44.44%93.494913,74466.7%33.3%
33.33%90.762712,64233.3%33.3%
77.78%90.868012,91985.7%50.0%
62.50%81.471412,267100.0%40.0%
37.50%81.558912,003100.0%16.7%
75.00%80.954811,43075.0%75.0%
37.50%81.566713,7220.0%50.0%
16.67%61.077310,8830.0%50.0%
100.00%51.01,09017,221100.0%100.0%
0.00%53.391612,7900.0%0.0%
40.00%53.475810,28233.3%50.0%

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Lee Sin vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lee Sin do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 105 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lee Sin do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Briar with a 51.2% win rate versus 48.8%. Lee Sin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lee Sin do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup with a 62.9% win rate compared to 37.1%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 105 games analyzed.

What is the best Lee Sin build against Briar?

The best Lee Sin build against Briar includes Eclipse, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lee Sin runes against Briar?

The best Lee Sin runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lee Sin counter Briar?

No, Lee Sin struggles against Briar with only a 42.9% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Lee Sin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Lee Sin against Briar?

When playing Lee Sin 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.