Lee Sin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Lee Sinvs Briar

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lee Sin vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Briar wins with a 59.6% win rate (+19.2%) over Lee Sin based on 52 games. Briar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup.

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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.

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Lee Sin - 40.4% win rate in this matchup
Lee Sin
40.4% WR
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Briar vs Lee Sin matchup - 59.6% win rate
Briar
59.6% WR

Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Lee Sin vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 52
40.4%
Win Rate
59.6%
0.7
CS / min
1.0
596
DMG / min
860
10,795
Gold / game
12,645
422
Heal / min
938
1,072
DMG Mitigated / min
983
0.7
CC / min
1.0
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
39.3%
Late Game WR
60.7%

Lee Sin vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Lee Sin vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 59.6% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 40.4%, giving Briar a 19.2 percentage point advantage. Briar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lee Sin players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Briar leads by 0.3 CS/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
0.7Lee Sin
1.0Briar
Briar edges out Lee Sin by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Briar.
Damage
596Lee Sin
860Briar
Briar heavily out-damages Lee Sin by 264 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
10,795Lee Sin
12,645Briar
Briar generates a commanding 1,849 more gold per game than Lee Sin. This substantial economic advantage means Briar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lee Sin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Lee Sin
1.0Briar
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
1,494Lee Sin
1,921Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Lee Sin, healing and mitigating 428 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, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 55.6% win rate across 9 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
Briar
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin41.7%
Briar early game win rateBriar58.3%
Late Game
Briar
60.7%
+21.4% advantage
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin39.3%
Briar late game win rateBriar60.7%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. 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 60.7% win rate — 21.4 points above Lee Sin. 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. Lee Sin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
Cosmic Insight - best Lee Sin rune vs BriarMagical Footwear - best Lee Sin rune vs Briar
29.4% 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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
36.04%1110.862811,71337.2%35.3%
54.46%1010.763911,82053.9%54.8%
39.13%920.962311,21243.6%35.9%
50.62%810.968512,36253.9%49.1%
41.18%680.862210,80945.5%37.1%
52.63%570.859411,26353.6%51.7%
39.29%560.959211,89843.5%36.4%
45.45%550.963111,75235.0%51.4%
40.38%520.759610,79541.7%39.3%
48.98%490.859312,46847.1%50.0%
63.04%460.865212,90375.0%56.7%
53.33%450.965411,73855.6%51.9%
41.46%410.872712,75927.8%52.2%
53.85%390.968912,05350.0%57.9%
41.03%390.869612,36346.7%37.5%
30.56%360.862811,25433.3%28.6%
38.24%340.866312,68643.8%33.3%
42.42%330.661111,81821.4%57.9%
51.52%330.867012,30436.4%59.1%
59.38%320.966012,20650.0%66.7%
48.39%310.866110,61650.0%45.5%
53.33%301.070811,27050.0%56.3%
60.71%280.871813,65770.0%55.6%
50.00%260.768111,60966.7%35.7%
46.15%260.960911,69338.5%53.9%
40.00%250.856811,92271.4%27.8%
45.83%240.763311,76345.5%46.1%
54.17%240.962812,18475.0%43.8%
45.83%241.063712,65633.3%53.3%
30.43%230.965310,53328.6%31.3%
47.83%230.764712,78150.0%46.1%
50.00%220.967212,03163.6%36.4%
54.55%220.865911,14250.0%58.3%
65.00%201.062710,49872.7%55.6%
52.94%171.171112,08450.0%55.6%
52.94%171.173612,63833.3%63.6%
47.06%170.869812,85857.1%40.0%
56.25%161.172814,0970.0%64.3%
37.50%160.967312,66260.0%27.3%
66.67%151.070613,80640.0%80.0%
28.57%142.053410,55250.0%12.5%
38.46%131.35809,78150.0%20.0%
38.46%130.75699,44612.5%80.0%
25.00%120.867512,01325.0%25.0%
41.67%120.747610,24940.0%42.9%
36.36%110.666610,62220.0%50.0%
27.27%110.74747,35316.7%40.0%
30.00%101.164413,2190.0%50.0%
70.00%100.751511,241100.0%40.0%
42.86%70.763511,91650.0%40.0%
42.86%71.44689,48433.3%50.0%
42.86%70.660910,83050.0%40.0%
57.14%70.85359,92733.3%75.0%
28.57%72.170311,22020.0%50.0%
71.43%72.076211,02350.0%100.0%
50.00%60.974610,03666.7%33.3%
50.00%61.96469,88433.3%66.7%
50.00%61.258811,45850.0%50.0%
40.00%50.764310,8180.0%100.0%
40.00%50.659310,45866.7%0.0%
60.00%51.278413,64066.7%50.0%
40.00%50.752711,89250.0%33.3%
60.00%52.37088,45050.0%66.7%
40.00%51.568311,149100.0%0.0%
40.00%53.793214,2190.0%50.0%
40.00%51.14178,07650.0%0.0%

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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 59.6% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 40.4%, a 19.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Briar 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 60.7% win rate compared to 39.3%. 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 59.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 19.2 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Lee Sin build against Briar?

The best Lee Sin build against Briar includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 55.6% 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 29.4% 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 40.4% 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.