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
VS
Champion 2
vs
52.3%
Briar win rate vs Skarner
Briar has the edge
155
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Briar WR
47.7%
Skarner WR
+180
Avg Gold Diff @15
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Briar
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Skarner
1 item
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 Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Skarner's Weakness
Skarner's main weakness: Kiting, QSS removes R, slow without E. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Briar
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Dead Man's Plate
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
Skarner's Worst Matchups
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