League of Legends’ Briar Sees Win Rate Cross 50% in Impressive Comeback
In recent patches, the solo queue ladder of League of Legends has witnessed the rise of one of its newest and most powerful champions, Briar. Recognizing her dominance in the current meta, Riot Games has made adjustments to balance her abilities.
Riot Game’s Lead Designer Acknowledges Briar’s Strength in Lower MMRs
August Browning, the lead designer, addressed the issue on social media by stating that Briar “is too strong in lower MMRs, given her high ban rate.” As a result, the developers have decided to implement minor damage nerfs to her Blood Frenzy and ultimate ability, Certain Death. Moreover, August hinted at a potential tactical shift for Briar in the future.