Prepare for the arrival of Briar, the latest champion in League of Legends. With her insatiable hunger for blood, she will stop at nothing to chase down and devour her enemies. As a diving jungler, she joins the ranks of champions like Vi and Nocturne, fearlessly leaping into battle. Don’t be fooled by her innocent appearance—once her bloodlust takes over, she transforms into a ravenous monster. Riot Games has revealed her unique ability kit, showcasing her relentless pursuit of prey.
Abilities
Briar’s abilities allow her to distinguish between friend and food. When she finds a suitable target, she breaks free from her shackles and enters a self-induced state called Blood Frenzy. In this state, she relentlessly attacks the nearest enemy, unable to be controlled by her player unless her Chilling Scream ability is used to break the frenzy.
One notable aspect of Briar’s kit is her lack of innate base health regeneration. Her constant hunger for blood means she must rely on lifesteal abilities to sustain herself. These include her stacking bleed passive, Blood Frenzy, Chilling Scream, and her ultimate ability, Certain Death. Certain Death is a near-global projectile that teleports Briar to the first enemy champion it hits, similar to Akali’s Shuriken Flip.
Strategy
Playing Briar requires precise timing and knowledge of her Blood Frenzy and Chilling Scream abilities. Mistiming her frenzy can lead to diving under towers or into enemy teams, resulting in her demise. However, when used effectively, Briar can swiftly decimate enemy squads, especially after isolating a vulnerable target with her ultimate.
Briar synergizes well with other dive-focused champions like Shen or Nocturne. In a team composition that excels at chasing down enemies and creating chaos, she can be a formidable force. Identify your next target and prepare to feast when Briar arrives on League’s live servers with Patch 13.18, scheduled for release on Wednesday, Sept. 13th.
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