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
Master Yi
VS
Champion 2
Briar
vs

52.3%
Master Yi win rate vs Briar
Master Yi has the edge
1,363
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Master Yi WR
47.7%
Briar WR
+184
Avg Gold Diff @15
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Briar
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Briar
Level 3
Master Yi
Level 6
Briar
Level 6
Briar
1 item
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Master Yi is strongest late game while Briar peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Briar's Weakness
Briar's main weakness: Hard CC during W, burst, can't control W targeting. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
Briar Win Condition
W frenzy lifesteal, R global engage, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Master Yi

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
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

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Master Yi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Master Yi's sustain/autos
Master Yi's Worst Matchups
Briar's Worst Matchups
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