Diana vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Briar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Diana's fast AoE clear to reach level 6 quickly and prepare for objective fights where (R) can impact multiple targets.
Prioritize protecting your farming tempo and avoid risky early river fights until you have level 6 and lane priority to support contests.
This matchup is a mid-length snowball duel where you leverage burst and objective control to outpace Briar's extended skirmishes.

Jungle Plan

Clear camps efficiently to hit level 6 and item spikes before contesting dragons or Rift Herald.
Fight for first Scuttle only if your lanes can move first to secure river control and deny Briar tempo.
Use level 6 (R) to force objective fights and skirmishes where your burst can punish Briar's extended duel style.

Danger windows

Respect Briar's early invade attempts when she has lane priority and can follow up with (Q) stun and (R) fear.
Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Briar's mobility and crowd control can punish you.
Be cautious contesting objectives if low on health or if forced smite fights occur without lane or vision advantage.

Early game

Start with a full clear toward the safest reset to hit level 3 power spike before forcing fights.
Avoid early Scuttle contests unless nearby lanes have priority to back you up against Briar's high early pressure.
Track Briar's pathing and be ready to counter-gank her early invades, especially if she commits with (R) into river fog.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your (Q)+(W)+(E) burst combo with dash reset and shield; use this to trade or force Briar off camps when cooldowns align.
Level 6 (R) increases your all-in threat and teamfight impact; track its availability to engage or disengage appropriately.
Completing your first AP skirmish item boosts your damage and trade reliability; increase pressure on camps and objectives after this point.

Win conditions

Convert your fast clear speed and level 6 burst into objective control by contesting or securing dragons and Rift Herald.
Use your (R) to initiate or disengage in skirmishes, punishing Briar's extended fights and forcing her into unfavorable teamfights.
Track Briar's pathing and counter-gank her early pressure to deny her tempo and snowball potential.