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
Malphite
vs

55.9%
Briar win rate vs Malphite
Briar hard counters Malphite
145
Games Analyzed
55.9%
Briar WR
44.1%
Malphite WR
+468
Avg Gold Diff @15
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Briar
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
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 Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Malphite's Weakness
Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Briar

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
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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