Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Briar
VS
Champion 2
Cho'Gath
vs
43.5%
Briar win rate vs Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath hard counters Briar
145
Games Analyzed
43.5%
Briar WR
56.5%
Cho'Gath WR
-523
Avg Gold Diff @15
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Briar
Level 6
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Briar deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Briar's Weakness
Briar's main weakness: Hard CC during W, burst, can't control W targeting. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Recommended Items
Briar
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Cho'Gath's burst
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Briar's AD damage
Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Briar's Worst Matchups
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