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
Gragas
VS
Champion 2
Briar
vs

44.7%
Gragas win rate vs Briar
Briar hard counters Gragas
123
Games Analyzed
44.7%
Gragas WR
55.3%
Briar WR
-422
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gragas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Gragas
Level 3
Briar
Level 3
Gragas
Level 6
Briar
Level 6
Gragas
1 item
Briar
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
Gragas deals AP damage while Briar deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Gragas's Weakness
Gragas's main weakness: Squishy if building AP, R can save enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gragas Win Condition
E engage, R displacement, body slam combos
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Gragas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
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

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 Gragas's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Gragas's burst
Gragas's Worst Matchups
Briar's Worst Matchups
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