Yasuo - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
7.3%

Yasuovs Briar

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yasuo vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Briar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Yasuo based on 7 games. Briar wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yasuo vs Briar matchup.

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Yasuo Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Yasuo
42.9% WR
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Briar vs Yasuo matchup - 57.1% win rate
Briar
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Yasuo vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Yasuo vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.7
CS / min
5.8
1,174
DMG / min
1,137
15,147
Gold / game
15,854
314
Heal / min
859
1,289
DMG Mitigated / min
1,319
0.8
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Yasuo vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Yasuo vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Yasuo's 42.9%, giving Briar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 574 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yasuo 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.

Yasuo vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Briar wins the laning phase against Yasuo in League of Legends

Briar is favored during the laning phase against Yasuo, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.7Yasuo
5.8Briar
Yasuo significantly out-farms Briar by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo 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
1,174Yasuo
1,137Briar
Yasuo deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Briar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Briar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yasuo's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,147Yasuo
15,854Briar
Briar earns 707 more gold per game than Yasuo, 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
0.8Yasuo
1.1Briar
Both Yasuo 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
1,604Yasuo
2,178Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Yasuo, healing and mitigating 574 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yasuo is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yasuo, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yasuo Build Against Briar

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Yasuo needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yasuo against Briar are Immortal Shieldbow, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Yasuo an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Yasuo vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo33.3%
Briar early game win rateBriar66.7%
Late Game
Yasuo
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo50.0%
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 Yasuo. 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo 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 Yasuo Runes Against Briar

Precision rune tree - Yasuo primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yasuo rune vs BriarAbsorb Life - best Yasuo rune vs BriarLegend: Alacrity - best Yasuo rune vs BriarLast Stand - best Yasuo rune vs Briar
Resolve rune tree - Yasuo secondary runes vs BriarResolve
Overgrowth - best Yasuo rune vs BriarSecond Wind - best Yasuo rune vs Briar
50.0% WR

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


Yasuo matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Yasuo'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 Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yasuo 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
51.49%3036.886911,82549.2%53.1%
49.82%2736.789912,09947.4%51.6%
47.86%2347.179612,03849.5%46.8%
46.26%2277.077312,36051.2%43.4%
50.69%2176.886311,77953.1%48.8%
45.54%2136.794411,70355.4%38.0%
54.59%1856.886012,88761.7%51.2%
44.83%1746.878711,56542.6%46.2%
47.47%1586.886011,89041.7%52.3%
54.61%1527.291112,43755.9%53.6%
54.41%1367.077812,03650.8%57.3%
47.24%1276.876412,18153.9%42.7%
54.21%1077.093411,79257.5%51.7%
44.23%1047.080513,15834.2%50.0%
57.28%1036.779612,02852.5%60.3%
44.66%1037.085012,22744.7%44.6%
44.12%1027.175110,85636.2%54.5%
39.00%1006.991611,86748.7%32.8%
44.00%1007.081112,30350.0%40.0%
51.02%987.286310,99447.2%55.6%
53.13%966.889111,22647.7%57.7%
51.65%916.881012,27944.7%56.6%
57.30%896.873311,01265.7%51.9%
48.86%886.482314,21060.7%43.3%
44.44%816.572811,68048.5%41.7%
49.37%796.784712,34155.9%44.4%
50.00%786.684912,32960.6%42.2%
49.33%756.283311,08955.3%43.2%
44.44%726.779111,27055.6%37.8%
48.57%706.978611,01747.1%50.0%
50.00%686.683213,30368.0%39.5%
45.45%666.685510,56237.9%51.4%
50.77%657.178712,02455.6%47.4%
50.00%647.480511,94335.7%61.1%
42.86%637.074910,78232.0%50.0%
50.00%626.981611,14942.9%55.9%
53.33%607.592512,29170.0%36.7%
59.32%596.577412,24362.1%56.7%
52.54%597.087212,87350.0%53.7%
41.38%587.076812,96940.0%41.9%
41.82%557.282210,45536.4%50.0%
36.36%556.970910,54733.3%40.9%
53.70%547.075512,41550.0%56.3%
47.17%537.184312,62245.0%48.5%
56.60%536.879513,94176.2%43.8%
64.15%537.085410,60174.1%53.9%
61.54%526.980712,54763.2%60.6%
60.00%507.375411,46664.0%56.0%
48.00%506.782811,63028.6%62.1%
61.22%497.091614,00772.7%57.9%
55.10%496.977911,71052.4%57.1%
43.75%487.286011,69940.9%46.1%
39.58%486.886512,12835.3%41.9%
52.08%486.778711,14740.9%61.5%
43.75%487.082610,14244.4%42.9%
60.87%466.884512,74368.4%55.6%
61.36%447.186712,04365.0%58.3%
52.27%447.297411,27854.5%50.0%
50.00%446.883310,73542.3%61.1%
53.49%436.576910,49347.8%60.0%
50.00%426.680712,79757.1%46.4%
64.29%426.787611,92263.6%65.0%
60.98%417.084513,54862.5%60.0%
65.85%416.995513,45366.7%65.2%
51.22%417.277211,93842.1%59.1%
36.84%387.090911,37133.3%39.1%
62.16%377.286813,13378.6%52.2%
62.16%377.290712,13258.3%64.0%
59.46%377.11,09413,19770.6%50.0%
56.76%377.281612,22175.0%42.9%
57.14%356.587411,01868.8%47.4%
47.06%347.091811,84453.3%42.1%
47.06%346.588110,57257.1%40.0%
41.94%317.096011,25246.1%38.9%
50.00%306.486611,35054.5%47.4%
51.72%297.098014,97455.6%50.0%
35.71%286.979211,00927.3%41.2%
25.00%287.577311,88320.0%27.8%
39.29%286.41,04911,51941.7%37.5%
60.71%286.682711,89061.5%60.0%
62.96%276.380914,28833.3%71.4%
51.85%277.882511,69150.0%54.5%
50.00%266.485113,70271.4%42.1%
48.00%256.968410,77042.9%54.5%
52.00%257.81,41012,02863.6%42.9%
48.00%257.376210,91871.4%18.2%
45.83%246.783313,07058.3%33.3%
41.67%247.465811,09066.7%16.7%
52.17%236.374910,87857.1%44.4%
43.48%237.188513,08740.0%46.1%
78.26%237.182612,840100.0%72.2%
45.45%227.087211,48250.0%42.9%
52.38%216.873812,46558.3%44.4%
66.67%217.588512,33066.7%66.7%
52.38%217.392813,28350.0%53.9%
35.00%206.564011,25944.4%27.3%
42.11%197.483210,23738.5%50.0%
47.37%196.882712,58462.5%36.4%
61.11%186.987812,05457.1%63.6%
52.94%177.478611,22445.5%66.7%
37.50%166.99279,43342.9%33.3%
62.50%166.483212,26333.3%80.0%
35.71%147.379010,34844.4%20.0%
57.14%146.61,10213,04257.1%57.1%
50.00%146.183113,75166.7%45.5%
28.57%147.088811,26237.5%16.7%
42.86%147.383711,05316.7%62.5%
69.23%137.293010,36362.5%80.0%
46.15%137.178815,6280.0%50.0%
53.85%136.674312,03860.0%50.0%
50.00%127.287411,83625.0%62.5%
41.67%126.284213,51566.7%33.3%
41.67%126.968611,12650.0%25.0%
54.55%116.256012,37066.7%40.0%
30.00%105.770210,40440.0%20.0%
50.00%106.768510,55060.0%40.0%
33.33%96.36247,81650.0%0.0%
75.00%86.981412,61050.0%83.3%
62.50%86.994512,709100.0%0.0%
50.00%86.470411,61750.0%50.0%
28.57%76.777513,5900.0%33.3%
28.57%76.178912,13550.0%20.0%
42.86%76.71,17415,14733.3%50.0%
57.14%76.384112,32950.0%60.0%
50.00%67.08339,89275.0%0.0%
66.67%66.693013,88033.3%100.0%
40.00%55.273913,1480.0%50.0%
40.00%55.06609,07050.0%33.3%
80.00%55.276913,978100.0%75.0%

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Yasuo vs Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yasuo do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Yasuo vs Briar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Yasuo's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yasuo do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Yasuo 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 Yasuo do against Briar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Yasuo vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Yasuo build against Briar?

The best Yasuo build against Briar includes Immortal Shieldbow, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yasuo runes against Briar?

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

Does Yasuo counter Briar?

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

How do I play Yasuo against Briar?

When playing Yasuo 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.