Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Vladimirvs Briar

DMageFighter
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Briar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vladimir based on 10 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Briar matchup.

Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Vladimir vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.9
CS / min
5.4
1,148
DMG / min
924
12,393
Gold / game
11,132
1,176
Heal / min
832
622
DMG Mitigated / min
888
0.2
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 40.0%, giving Briar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vladimir 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.

Vladimir vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.9Vladimir
5.4Briar
Vladimir significantly out-farms Briar by 2.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 38 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vladimir 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
1,148Vladimir
924Briar
Vladimir heavily out-damages Briar by 224 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Briar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vladimir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,393Vladimir
11,132Briar
Vladimir generates a commanding 1,261 more gold per game than Briar. This substantial economic advantage means Vladimir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Briar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
1.0Briar
Briar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vladimir, 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
1,799Vladimir
1,720Briar
Vladimir heals and mitigates 79 more damage per minute than Briar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vladimir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Briar.

Best Vladimir Build Against Briar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Briar are Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir33.3%
Briar early game win rateBriar66.7%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Briar late game win rateBriar50.0%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Briar 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 Vladimir 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Briar has the edge early, but Vladimir 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 Vladimir Runes Against Briar

Precision rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Conqueror - best Vladimir rune vs BriarTriumph - best Vladimir rune vs BriarLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs BriarLast Stand - best Vladimir rune vs Briar
Inspiration rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs BriarInspiration
Cash Back - best Vladimir rune vs BriarCosmic Insight - best Vladimir rune vs Briar
100.0% WR

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


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Vladimir'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 Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vladimir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.34%1076.91,00711,61754.5%50.0%
51.02%987.183311,99652.3%50.0%
45.78%837.289411,09444.2%47.5%
50.00%767.199310,88159.5%38.2%
47.83%697.191911,95144.8%50.0%
46.97%666.91,01510,80530.6%66.7%
57.14%637.11,01811,24458.8%55.2%
64.41%597.31,04112,98870.0%61.5%
47.06%516.91,02011,35943.3%52.4%
44.68%476.983610,91442.9%47.4%
43.18%447.085412,35033.3%48.3%
51.16%437.483611,80240.0%57.1%
64.29%427.292511,80871.4%57.1%
38.10%427.192911,74633.3%42.9%
39.02%416.596910,77029.2%52.9%
51.28%397.089610,50757.1%44.4%
57.89%387.386712,40950.0%65.0%
40.54%377.192410,87547.8%28.6%
51.35%377.595011,97556.3%47.6%
50.00%366.999512,86166.7%38.1%
57.14%357.393813,20350.0%61.9%
50.00%347.080711,04850.0%50.0%
47.06%347.51,02411,68047.6%46.1%
56.25%327.096112,51560.0%52.9%
53.13%327.296412,74762.5%43.8%
41.94%317.21,01314,21663.6%30.0%
48.39%317.195712,10247.1%50.0%
53.33%307.91,01912,60257.1%50.0%
60.00%306.991210,83058.8%61.5%
56.67%307.21,02412,83638.5%70.6%
43.33%306.685710,88825.0%55.6%
48.28%297.51,04115,03444.4%50.0%
37.93%297.788210,51236.8%40.0%
34.48%296.796312,50236.4%33.3%
57.14%287.41,08312,09942.9%71.4%
50.00%286.579510,29435.7%64.3%
39.29%287.01,19412,02640.0%38.5%
44.44%277.81,12012,38440.0%50.0%
48.15%277.81,17213,29136.4%56.3%
48.15%277.386513,27175.0%36.8%
42.31%267.082811,32633.3%54.5%
48.00%256.574910,19220.0%66.7%
45.83%247.399913,25972.7%23.1%
62.50%247.21,07412,97458.3%66.7%
45.83%247.387711,78333.3%53.3%
30.43%236.786311,67030.8%30.0%
65.22%237.197813,14650.0%73.3%
56.52%237.299512,33341.7%72.7%
56.52%237.291511,17058.3%54.5%
33.33%217.897310,95827.3%40.0%
38.10%216.91,02613,43920.0%54.5%
50.00%206.982911,88144.4%54.5%
60.00%207.01,02812,53244.4%72.7%
40.00%207.183811,72970.0%10.0%
68.42%197.292713,36370.0%66.7%
42.11%197.09349,91341.7%42.9%
57.89%197.01,26712,64350.0%61.5%
33.33%187.476511,34355.6%11.1%
66.67%187.093811,32060.0%75.0%
41.18%176.71,03110,76341.7%40.0%
41.18%177.11,00311,94050.0%33.3%
47.06%176.365810,08230.0%71.4%
41.18%177.296513,86233.3%45.5%
29.41%177.01,00812,04028.6%30.0%
37.50%166.686511,75733.3%40.0%
43.75%166.87868,64827.3%80.0%
25.00%167.395112,63916.7%30.0%
25.00%166.389210,64322.2%28.6%
60.00%156.899912,20980.0%50.0%
53.33%157.11,14611,50850.0%57.1%
46.67%156.81,02910,64628.6%62.5%
35.71%147.793811,20928.6%42.9%
57.14%147.41,08411,90350.0%62.5%
50.00%146.894312,45440.0%55.6%
69.23%138.41,15912,81180.0%62.5%
46.15%137.288311,46650.0%42.9%
61.54%137.389012,38650.0%71.4%
41.67%126.51,12413,68933.3%50.0%
50.00%127.689213,36750.0%50.0%
16.67%126.71,12611,6640.0%25.0%
50.00%127.58069,62760.0%0.0%
45.45%117.01,03214,38750.0%44.4%
72.73%117.01,08213,687100.0%57.1%
40.00%107.31,20914,898100.0%25.0%
90.00%107.485012,69483.3%100.0%
40.00%107.91,14812,39333.3%50.0%
30.00%107.587911,62725.0%33.3%
70.00%107.296412,25680.0%60.0%
44.44%97.087911,61140.0%50.0%
88.89%97.51,19311,60880.0%100.0%
44.44%97.01,23510,20850.0%40.0%
33.33%97.486610,22133.3%33.3%
62.50%87.686710,94275.0%50.0%
62.50%87.090913,30466.7%60.0%
50.00%86.090012,5600.0%80.0%
62.50%86.71,06412,24466.7%60.0%
14.29%76.795114,0280.0%16.7%
57.14%78.31,09112,79325.0%100.0%
57.14%77.11,58611,04625.0%100.0%
71.43%78.11,08813,23066.7%75.0%
50.00%66.81,24613,17450.0%50.0%
66.67%67.591410,78866.7%66.7%
33.33%66.81,00513,8260.0%40.0%
66.67%67.01,22810,71575.0%50.0%
50.00%66.598311,99150.0%50.0%
16.67%66.386412,2210.0%33.3%
83.33%67.183210,46366.7%100.0%
60.00%57.270610,14866.7%50.0%
20.00%56.36819,51633.3%0.0%
60.00%57.71,01315,146100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.696412,34533.3%50.0%

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Vladimir vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Vladimir vs Briar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Vladimir do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Vladimir with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Briar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vladimir vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Briar?

The best Vladimir build against Briar includes Riftmaker, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Briar?

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

Does Vladimir counter Briar?

No, Vladimir struggles against Briar with only a 40.0% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Briar?

When playing Vladimir against Briar, play cautiously and avoid Briar's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Briar in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.