Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Briar
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs

55.2%
Briar win rate vs Karthus
Briar hard counters Karthus
212
Games Analyzed
55.2%
Briar WR
44.8%
Karthus WR
+415
Avg Gold Diff @15
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Briar
Level 6
Karthus
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Briar is strongest mid game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Briar deals AD damage while Karthus deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Karthus has range advantage. Briar should look for short trades when Karthus uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Karthus's Weakness
Karthus's main weakness: Invaded early, immobile, Zhonya's blocks R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
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 Karthus's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
Karthus

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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
Karthus's Worst Matchups
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