JUNGLE · EMERALD+ · RANKED SOLO

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How to Play BriarJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Briar Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Crimson CursePHead RushQBlood Frenzy / Snack AttackWChilling ScreamECertain DeathR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeS#6of 62 Jungle champions
Win rate53.6%vs 51.8% role avg
Pick rate5.0%13th most picked Jungle
Ban rate8.5%

Briar Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (4.9% pick rate, 51.6% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.6% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Press the AttackKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
DominationSECONDARY
Sudden Impact
Treasure Hunter
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Blood Frenzy / Snack AttackWHead RushQChilling ScreamEMax W first
Head Rush38101213
Blood Frenzy / Snack Attack14579
Chilling Scream21415
Certain Death611

Item build

4.9% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup
Core buildThe CollectorThe CollectorTitanic HydraTitanic HydraLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalThe CollectorThe CollectorTitanic HydraTitanic HydraLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsDeath's DanceDeath's DanceBlack CleaverBlack CleaverBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined King

Briar Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Briar holds a 53.6% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, 1.8 points above the Jungle role average of 51.8%. That is the 6th highest win rate of 62 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 5.0% pick rate (13th most played in the role) and a 8.5% ban rate, Briar gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Briar Jungle held steady at S tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At S tier, Briar is a pick you can blind in most drafts and climb with confidently.

Champion select decides a lot of Briar Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Nocturne (49.4% win rate for Briar) and MasterYi (50.2% win rate for Briar): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Sylas (54.2%) and LeeSin (53.2%) are the matchups to look for, where Briar wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Briar good in Patch 26.14?

Briar is S tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 53.6% win rate, 5.0% pick rate, and 8.5% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Briar Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Briar Jungle?

The best Briar Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses The Collector, Titanic Hydra, Lord Dominik's Regards with the Press the Attack keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Briar Jungle is S tier with 53.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Briar?

Champions that counter Briar in Patch 26.14 include Nocturne (49.4% Briar win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Briar?

To climb with Briar Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Jungle clear routes, Ganking, and Objective set-ups. Jungle clear routes: One of the most important decisions you make as a jungler is defining your jungle pathing. Ganking: Ganking is a great way to get advantage in the early game.