Udyr vs Briar JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Briar

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Udyr's superior clear speed and high early pressure to control jungle tempo and contest river vision.
Prioritize full clears early to leverage Udyr's strong dueling and invade resistance before committing to fights.
Focus on converting early tempo into objective control rather than chasing risky ganks against Briar's high mobility and engage threat.

Jungle Plan

Full clear quickly, then invade or contest Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to deny Briar easy access and force her into unfavorable fights.
Track Briar's first river moves and be ready to counter-gank or collapse on her frenzy commits with lane assistance.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 4 when Briar's (Q) stun and (R) fear can punish overextensions.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or objectives if lane priority is lost, as Briar's high mobility and sticky engage can trap Udyr.
Watch for Briar's forced frenzy commits; these are high-risk moments where Udyr can punish but also be vulnerable if caught alone.

Early game

Start with a fast full clear to hit level 4 quickly and secure early Scuttle crab when lanes have priority.
Avoid early river fights without lane priority as Briar's (Q) stun and (R) fear create high risk in isolated skirmishes.
Use Udyr's mobility to track Briar's pathing and counter-invade when Briar commits to volatile lanes or overextends.

Power spikes

Udyr's level 4 with empowered stance and (E) stun enables strong dueling and early objective control; pressure camps and river then.
First completed bruiser item enhances Udyr's sustained damage and durability, allowing safer invades and objective fights.
Briar's level 6 spike with (R) fear requires Udyr to respect engage windows and look for counterplay when it's on cooldown.

Win conditions

Use Udyr's elite clear speed and dueling to maintain jungle control and deny Briar farm and tempo.
Convert jungle tempo into vision and priority around dragon and Rift Herald to force favorable fights.
Leverage Udyr's reliable (E) stun to set up counter-ganks and skirmishes, limiting Briar's ability to snowball through extended fights.