Udyrvs Briar
Udyr vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Udyr wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Briar based on 36 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Udyr scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Briar matchup.
Udyr Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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.
Who Wins the Udyr vs Briar Matchup?
Udyr vs Briar Matchup Summary
The Udyr vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Briar's 44.4%, giving Udyr a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Udyr outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Udyr reaches their power spikes, while Udyr should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Briar leads by 274 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr 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.
Udyr vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, 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.
Best Udyr Build Against Briar
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Briar are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Udyr vs Briar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Udyr41.2%
Briar58.8%Udyr68.4%Briar31.6%Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.8% win rate — a 17.6 percentage point lead over Udyr. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Udyr is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.4% win rate — 36.8 points above Briar. Extended games heavily favor Udyr, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Briar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Udyr reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Udyr survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Udyr Runes Against Briar
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Udyr to press their advantage against Briar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.19% | 47 | 1.3 | 687 | 11,824 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 1.1 | 687 | 12,929 | 46.7% | 59.3% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 1.0 | 552 | 12,053 | 46.7% | 46.1% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 1.6 | 654 | 11,930 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 1.1 | 566 | 11,107 | 41.2% | 68.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.2 | 807 | 11,599 | 53.9% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 684 | 13,434 | 28.6% | 72.2% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.1 | 530 | 10,918 | 80.0% | 21.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.1 | 603 | 11,342 | 41.7% | 45.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.3 | 687 | 12,043 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 2.9 | 621 | 10,918 | 62.5% | 38.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 616 | 11,558 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.8 | 646 | 11,133 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.3 | 672 | 8,695 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 770 | 10,941 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 588 | 10,475 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.2 | 598 | 11,050 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.7 | 750 | 12,029 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.0 | 627 | 13,341 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 643 | 13,530 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.9 | 792 | 13,774 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 728 | 10,488 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.3 | 703 | 12,931 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 3.0 | 799 | 14,175 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.4 | 538 | 12,761 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.0 | 627 | 11,731 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 731 | 12,712 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.1 | 735 | 11,227 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 808 | 10,782 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.6 | 674 | 13,097 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 819 | 12,043 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 678 | 13,479 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 646 | 8,469 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 684 | 12,697 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 825 | 12,111 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 726 | 10,924 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 559 | 8,142 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.4 | 651 | 13,614 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.9 | 1,034 | 12,885 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.0 | 1,075 | 9,657 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 776 | 15,381 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.2 | 871 | 15,454 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.9 | 820 | 12,623 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 751 | 13,735 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 687 | 14,517 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.6 | 648 | 14,316 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.1 | 602 | 10,521 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 621 | 9,926 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 738 | 8,862 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 606 | 8,800 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 3 | 1.3 | 662 | 12,566 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Udyr vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Udyr do against Briar in League of Legends?
Udyr wins the Udyr vs Briar matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Briar's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Udyr do against Briar in the early game?
In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Udyr with a 58.8% win rate versus 41.2%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Udyr do against Briar in the late game?
In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Briar matchup with a 68.4% win rate compared to 31.6%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Udyr vs Briar matchup?
Udyr wins the matchup against Briar with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.
What is the best Udyr build against Briar?
The best Udyr build against Briar includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Experimental Hexplate with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Udyr runes against Briar?
The best Udyr runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Udyr vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Udyr counter Briar?
Yes, Udyr has a favorable matchup against Briar with a 55.6% win rate. Udyr strongly counters Briar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Udyr against Briar?
When playing Udyr against Briar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Briar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.