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
Kindred
vs

52.4%
Briar win rate vs Kindred
Briar has the edge
420
Games Analyzed
52.4%
Briar WR
47.6%
Kindred WR
+190
Avg Gold Diff @15
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Kindred
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Kindred
Level 3
Briar
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Kindred
4 marks
Kindred
2 items
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.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Range Advantage
Kindred has range advantage. Briar should look for short trades when Kindred uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kindred's Weakness
Kindred's main weakness: Mark RNG, invades, R can save enemies too. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Kindred Win Condition
Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights
Recommended Items
Briar

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kindred's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Kindred's sustain/autos
Kindred
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
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
Kindred's Worst Matchups
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