Wukong vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Wukong vs Briar

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Wukong thrives by reaching level 6 quickly to leverage (R) for impactful river and objective fights.
Prioritize controlled clears and avoid early skirmishes unless supported by lane priority to prevent Briar's high early pressure from punishing you.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes with strong follow-up to maximize (R) knockup impact in ganks and river fights.
Contest dragon and Rift Herald only when you control Scuttle vision and can force Briar into unfavorable fights.
Track Briar's pathing to counter-gank her high early pressure and punish her forced frenzy cooldowns with collapses.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Briar's early pressure and mobility can overwhelm you.
Be cautious during forced smite fights on dragon or Herald if Briar's nearby lanes have priority and can collapse.
Low-health clears increase vulnerability to Briar's sticky engage; prioritize health and vision before committing.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear path to hit level 6 efficiently before contesting river objectives.
Only contest first Scuttle Crab if nearby lanes have priority and can follow up on your (R) engage.
Avoid early invades unless you have vision and lane support, as Briar punishes isolated jungle paths aggressively.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Wukong's (R) for multi-target knockups, enabling strong river skirmishes and objective control.
Completing a first core item spike increases dueling potential to punish Briar's extended fights.
Briar's level 6 spike with (R) fear requires you to respect her engage and avoid isolated fights without lane backup.

Win conditions

Convert level 6 (R) engages into secured dragon and Rift Herald objectives by coordinating with lane priority.
Use clone deception to bait out Briar's cooldowns, then counter-invade or force skirmishes with your dueling advantage.
Deny Briar free farm and tempo by tracking her path and collapsing with lanes ready to follow your engage.