Briar: buffs, nerfs and change history

Briar has 3 buffs and 2 nerfs in 2 of the 15 patches tracked for League of Legends; most recent change: 3 buffs and 1 nerf in League of Legends Patch 26.21 on Oct 20, 2026.

Last changed Oct 20, 2026 (12 days ago) in League of Legends Patch 26.21: Mixed

Last 30 days: 3 buffs · 1 nerf
Tracked history: 3 buffs · 2 nerfs

Details

Briar is a LoL champion. 5 changes across 2 patches. Recorded Apr 28, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026, newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 15 most recent official updates for League of Legends, back to Mar 31, 2026, so counts cover that period only. Fixes, additions and removals are counted under other changes.

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Patches:Oct 20, 2026 · 26.21 Apr 28, 2026 · 26.9

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Oct 20, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.21Buff 3Nerf 1Official notes ↗

Nerf

Arena Q - Head Rush · Stun Duration
Stun duration on Briar's Head Rush (Q) decreases from 0.85s to 0.5s.
Stun Duration0.85s0.5sThis is a nerf

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Stun Duration: 0.85s → 0.5s

Buff

Arena E - Chilling Scream · Full Charge Ability Power Ratio
Full charge ability power ratio on Briar's Chilling Scream (E) increases from 100% to 150%.
Full Charge Ability Power Ratio100%150%This is a buff

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Full Charge Ability Power Ratio: 100% → 150%

Buff

Arena E - Chilling Scream · Full Charge Wall Hit Ability Power Ratio
Full charge Wall hit ability power ratio on Briar's Chilling Scream (E) increases from 240% to 350%.
Full Charge Wall Hit Ability Power Ratio240%350%This is a buff

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Full Charge Wall Hit Ability Power Ratio: 240% → 350%

Buff

Arena E - Chilling Scream · Total Maximum Ability Power Ratio
Total maximum ability power ratio on Briar's Chilling Scream (E) increases from 340% to 500%.
Total Maximum Ability Power Ratio340%500%This is a buff

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Total Maximum Ability Power Ratio: 340% → 500%
Apr 28, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.9Nerf 1Official notes ↗

Nerf

Summoner's Rift Base Stats · Health Growth
Briar's health growth decreases from 100 to 95.
Health Growth10095Direction not stated

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Health Growth: 100 → 95

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Briar: frequently asked questions

When was Briar last changed in League of Legends?

Oct 20, 2026, in League of Legends Patch 26.21: 3 buffs and 1 nerf.

Was Briar's latest change a buff or a nerf?

The latest recorded change (Oct 20, 2026) was mixed (buffs and nerfs).

How many times has Briar been buffed or nerfed?

3 buffs and 2 nerfs across 2 patches from Apr 28, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026, out of the 15 patches Nerf Radar tracks for League of Legends.

What were Briar's most recent buffs and nerfs?

Oct 20, 2026 (nerf): Stun duration on Briar's Head Rush (Q) decreases from 0.85s to 0.5s. Oct 20, 2026 (buff): Full charge ability power ratio on Briar's Chilling Scream (E) increases from 100% to 150%. Oct 20, 2026 (buff): Full charge Wall hit ability power ratio on Briar's Chilling Scream (E) increases from 240% to 350%.

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