Malphite vs Briar

Malphite
You
VS
Briar

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Scuttle Contest

  • You lose most scuttle contests level 3 due to Briar's superior sustain and DPS output, so focus on efficient clearing and avoid direct confrontations.
  • Post-6, you can win 1v1s only when you land a clean R combo and have backup nearby, as Briar's healing makes extended trades heavily favor her.
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Predicted Jungle Path

  • Briar will likely start opposite side and look to invade your jungle early, particularly targeting your second buff or low-health camps.
  • She'll prioritize aggressive pathing and early ganks on lanes with CC to maximize her snowball potential.

Invade or Not

  • You should not invade Briar early game as she wins most direct confrontations and has better sustain for jungle skirmishes.
  • Focus on defensive warding at your jungle entrances and only look for invades when you have significant backup from your laners.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid fighting Briar in extended trades or when she has her passive stacks built up, as her healing will overwhelm your damage output.
  • Don't waste your R defensively unless absolutely necessary - save it for guaranteed picks or teamfight engages where your team can follow up immediately.
Created on 04/19/2026
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