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Viktor vs Briar

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How to Beat Briar as Viktor

based on 2,375 Viktor vs Briar matchups
Win Rate
50.9 %
K/D/A
2.37
Pick Rate
4.3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our counter statistics from the millions of recently rated League games that we evaluate each and every week. This guide on how to beat Briar as Viktor came out of an examination of 2375 ranked games where both champions engaged each other. This particular counter pairing is somewhat uncommon. Viktor encounters Briar in only 4.3% of his matches.

Viktor vs Briar Matchup Summary

Viktor does a average job of beating Briar. On average, he wins a acceptable 50.9% of matches the champions face each other in. In Viktor vs Briar games, Viktor’s team is 0.1% less likely to get first blood. This implies that he probably won't get first blood against Briar.

Best Viktor vs Briar Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Viktor Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Lich BaneMalignanceSeraph's EmbraceZhonya's Hourglass

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Viktor to level upe
>
Second ability for Viktor to level upq
>
Last skill for Viktor to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
SorceryManaflow BandTranscendence
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Viktor's passive ability p
Viktor's q ability q
Viktor's w ability w
Viktor's e ability e
Viktor's ultimate ability r
1
Q
2
E
3
W
4
E
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
Q
9
E
10
Q
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R
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Q
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Q
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Briar as Viktor

Tips for Playing as Viktor against Briar

Make sure you choose the right augment at the right time.

Death Ray is a powerful poke and a strong area of denial tool. Use it in combination with Gravity Field to control your enemy's position.

Viktor vs Briar Counter Stats

Viktor Image
Win Rate
50.9 %
VS
Win Rate
49.1 %
Briar Image
6.7
< Kills >
9.1
6
< Deaths >
7.8
7.5
< Assists >
6.6
1.53
< Killing Sprees >
2.09
183
< Minions Killed >
37
0.08
< Dragons Killed >
1.51
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.31
651
< Physical Damage >
18,004
25,347
< Magic Damage >
3,167
756
< True Damage >
934
26,756
< Damage Dealt >
22,106
19,305
< Damage Taken >
36,761
12,268
< Gold Earned >
12,767
1.98
< Towers >
1.02
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.34
1,680
< Total Healing >
31,074
15,231
< Experience >
14,099
19
< Vision Score >
20
9
< Wards Placed >
6
286
< Time Dealing CC >
261

How to Counter Briar with Viktor in LoL

The stats shown here clarify some valuable Viktor versus Briar counter statistics that can help you figure out the distinctions between these two champions. Viktor’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Briar’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Viktor may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Briar..

Viktor usually has a slightly smaller longest killing spree than his enemy does. Typically, he receives less damage than Briar. This typically indicates differing health capacities; however, it can also hint that the one champ has less mobility and thus is not able to escape additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Viktor and Briar

Damage Types Compared

Viktor
Briar
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Viktor
Briar

Who is Better, Viktor or Briar?

Both League champs are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In League's current meta, Viktor usually fairs equally well when playing against Briar, with a 50.9% win rate. Therefore, Viktor makes an ok counter for Briar.

While Viktor does have a higher win rate compared to Briar, when on opposite teams, Viktor also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more complex champ to learn. You still need to be cautious when picking Viktor into Briaras his relative depth means you may not be able to reach his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Additionally, Viktor has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Briar. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion overall in League of Legends, in Viktor vs Briar matchups, Viktor is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during teamfights.

Viktor is a decent counter to Briar. You will do well by focussing your actions on increasing your CS and destroying objectives. If you can do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Viktor against Briar.

Other Champion Matchups Against Viktor

Viktor Loses Against

EvelynnEvelynn44.8% winrateZyraZyra46% winrateTahm KenchTahm Kench46.2% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser46.5% winrate

Viktor Wins Against

LeBlancLeBlanc56.8% winrateXayahXayah56.1% winrateQiyanaQiyana55.6% winrateKalistaKalista55.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

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Additional Information for Viktor Players

How We Calculated Our Viktor vs Briar Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Briar as Viktor, we analyzed 2,375 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Briar as Viktor comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Viktor Build Briar Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Viktor to counter Briar during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions shown here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Viktor typically accumulates much more CS as Briar. Champs who on average don't earn many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers shown here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Viktor versus Briar build consist of Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Viktor used at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better versus Briar than with many other commonly used item sets. In fact, Viktor had an average winrate of 50.9% when playing against Briar with this counter build.

To have the best probability of crushing Briar as Viktor, you should take the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Manaflow Band, and Transcendence runes from the Inspiration and Sorcery rune sets. Of all the runes that we analyzed for Viktor vs Briar fights, this sequence of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 50.9% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Briar as Viktor are presented for all skill levels combined. If you want to narrow the stats and builds to a distinct rank, you can use the selection menu earlier on the page.