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Patch 26.20Arena trios · updated Oct 7, 2026

Briar Arena Build

Briar, the Restrained Hunger, is a melee fighter and assassin champion. In fights Briar is a durable champion who deals physical damage over extended fights, with healing in the kit. Here are the augments Briar players take most, the Prismatic items worth grabbing and the core build on patch 26.20.

Arena tier
Strong, reliable picks
Briar games this patch
16,812
Skill max
WQE

Quick Answer for Patch 26.20

  1. Mystic Punch

    Prismatic

  2. Dual Wield

    Prismatic

    Gain 20% total Attack Speed.

    Why on Briar

    The extra attack speed adds to Blood Frenzy (W), so you land more attacks per frenzy and stack your Crimson Curse (Passive) bleed and its healing faster.

  3. Lightning Strikes

    Gold

    Gain 20% total Attack Speed.

    Why on Briar

    Every extra attack during Blood Frenzy (W) also damages enemies around your target, so faster attacks spread more area damage while feeding your Crimson Curse (Passive) healing.

In game, Hexgate puts a badge under every augment card you are offered, with how often Briar players take it.

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Based on 16,812 Briar games in Arena on patch 26.20. Augments and items are ordered by how often Briar players take them; the bars compare each one with the most taken.

Best Augments for Briar by Rarity

Augment offers come in Silver, Gold and Prismatic. These are the cards Briar players take most at each rarity, most taken first.

Prismatic augments

  1. Mystic Punch
  2. Dual Wield
  3. Symphony of War
  4. Tap Dancer

Gold augments

  1. Lightning Strikes
  2. Twice Thrice
  3. Firebrand
  4. Transmute: Prismatic

Silver augments

  1. Goredrink
  2. Deft
  3. Numb to Pain

Best Prismatic Items for Briar

The Prismatic items Briar players pick most often from the offer, most picked first.

  1. Reverberation
  2. Hemomancer's Helm
  3. Reaper's Toll
  4. Divine Sunderer
  5. Mirage Blade
  6. Darksteel Talons

Briar Arena Build

Boots to start, then the items Briar players build most often in Arena, most built first. Adapt the order to the lobby: every other team is an opponent.

Starting boots

  • Gluttonous Greaves
  • Mercury's Treads

Core items

  1. Blade of The Ruined King
  2. Death's Dance
  3. Black Cleaver
  4. Endless Hunger
  5. Infinity Edge
  6. Titanic Hydra

Briar Skill Order

The order Briar players level their abilities in most often: max Blood Frenzy / Snack Attack (W) first, then Head Rush (Q), and take Certain Death (R) whenever you can.

  1. WBlood Frenzy / Snack Attack
  2. QHead Rush
  3. EChilling Scream
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FAQ

What are the best augments for Briar in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Briar players take Mystic Punch, Dual Wield and Lightning Strikes most often.

What is the best Prismatic item for Briar?

The Prismatic items Briar players pick most are Reverberation, Hemomancer's Helm and Reaper's Toll.

What should Briar build in Arena?

Start with Gluttonous Greaves, then the items Briar players build most: Blade of The Ruined King, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. Adapt the rest to the lobby.

What is the best skill order for Briar in Arena?

Max Blood Frenzy / Snack Attack (W) first, then Head Rush (Q), and level Certain Death (R) whenever you can.

Is Briar good in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Briar is A tier in the Arena tier list: strong, reliable picks.

More A Tier Champions

Arena tier list for all champions · Briar in ARAM Mayhem

Champion names, art, items and abilities: Riot Games Data Dragon. Augment names, art and text: the game files. Hexgate is not endorsed by Riot Games.