Volibear vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Briar

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Volibear's fast clear and strong early dueling allow him to contest river and force fights when lanes have priority.
Prioritize early objective control and leverage (R) to threaten dives and force Briar off camps before she scales.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with dive potential and use (Q) to initiate ganks or counter-ganks when Briar commits (R).
Fight for first Scuttle only if lane priority supports it, then transition to dragon or Rift Herald setups.
Use tempo advantage to invade Briar's jungle camps pre-level 6 to deny her scaling and force recalls.

Danger windows

Respect Briar's early (Q) stun and (R) long-range dive for sticky engages when isolated without lane support.
Avoid river fights when Briar has priority and can use (E) knockback to disengage or reposition.
Be cautious contesting objectives with low health or without smite, as Briar can force unfavorable fights.

Early game

Start with a healthy clear to hit level 3 quickly and contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid isolated invades early; focus on river control and counter-ganking where lanes can follow.
Prioritize vision around dragon and Void Grubs to track Briar and deny her safe setups.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for tower dives and forces Briar off low-health camps; use this to convert health leads into objectives.
First bruiser or tank item increases durability, enabling extended (W) trades and stronger objective control.
Level 3 completes Volibear's full ability combo, allowing strong dueling and punishing Briar's engage attempts.

Win conditions

Convert early health leads and lane pressure into dragon and Rift Herald control using vision and coordinated dives.
Use (R) to dive under towers after level 6, forcing Briar to recall or lose camps.
Deny Briar free farm by invading her jungle with lane priority and punish overstays in fights to snowball advantage.