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
Malzahar
VS
Champion 2
Briar
vs

44.4%
Malzahar win rate vs Briar
Briar hard counters Malzahar
160
Games Analyzed
44.4%
Malzahar WR
55.6%
Briar WR
-449
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malzahar
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Malzahar
Level 6
Briar
Level 6
Malzahar
1 item
Briar
1 item
Malzahar
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.
Mixed Resistances
Malzahar deals AP damage while Briar deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Malzahar has range advantage. Briar should look for short trades when Malzahar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Malzahar's Weakness
Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
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 Malzahar's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Malzahar's burst
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