Briar Champion Spotlight | Gameplay - League of Legends

[@mxp4se]

I actually like the idea of comparing new champ playstyles to existing ones, it gives a clearer idea (specially for newer players) of what to expect from the champ.

[@micemu3232]

Facts!

[@darkfox1861]

True

[@Warden-NiNJeN]

ikr

[@SynergistN7]

I was surprised she wasn't compared to Amumu

[@ryanwagner3358]

Absolutely

[@Hylofear]

I like the section at the end where they give comparison champions so you know what to expect from her kit and playstyle.

[@sans719]

She surely will be completely balanced at not overpowered at all.

[@onemoment6769]

I like Warwick, so that gives me a simple comparison.

[@_Trash_Goblin]

@@sans719 Oh wow, what a novel take. What next? Yuumi should be removed from the game?

[@Zeblon44]

@@_Trash_Goblin "Yes".

[@thepapavulture8322]

​@@_Trash_Goblinyes. Yes she should

[@At_Tar_Ras]

really like the new video format. telling you what champs are similar to playstyle and mentioning those keywords like "diver" so players really understand what "role" they're playing is great! new champ is definitely unique with that self-taunt

[@nanabanana44]

I think you meant old school

[@denkalenichenko4124]

Ww with self-taunt?

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@angel_of_rust]

it's not their fault that low elo players are low elo though@@TiaguinhoMu

[@twilightflux6287]

i love the return to form with the spotlights. there might no longer be any item recommendations but I love the detailed explanations of the champs' abilities + comparison to other existing champs in League

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@demsterclippy4252]

I am glad item recommendations are gone. The meta changes so fast that the item recomendations could easily become outdated. Specially with the mythics being removed next season. Its best to focus on what is less likely to change, since thankfull6, i doubt this champion is gonna be anything like akali, irelia or sylas, who all had to have several parts of their kits removed.

[@AppleBaron]

​@@demsterclippy4252Plus you have recommended items in game based on current meta.

[@tribbli]

i love how they explain and show how badly we could mess up, makes her kit more understandable

[@Heylon1313]

This feels super comprehensive and polished, please keep this format for future releases

[@TheWarmachine375]

Briar likes to go for a walk and was asking her enemies how's her health plan. Apparently it was great.

[@duartefonseca2626]

A trully cultured reference.

[@jenkinsuu]

Briar really needs to party

[@beastalchemistVA]

Her friend is Jinx and she loves cannons!

[@MrLuzakman]

We better pull out some Union Jacks for her

[@lello2031]

Riot needs to fix the bots in ranked.

[@AnimeFrankReynolds]

I really like the "you should try her if you like ___ champion" part. Hope that's a new mainstay for the format.

[@FateTestarossa]

The Spotlight are geting better, spcaily for new player

[@mohammadiaa]

spcaily

[@Chickenburger-2]

What got better?

[@Pokarlson]

@@Chickenburger-2 the explanation on what kind of players will enjoy her as well as specific ways to counter her

[@Nck_Ch._EN]

And the gameplay gets shittier, what a trade off!

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@rory1516]

i hope they continue doing spotlights like this with a focus on actually explaining the champ and making a guide for not only playing as her but playing AGAINST her, rather than just mid puns every 2 seconds

[@piphoenixTV]

but like, keep the puns still of course

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@666Kaca]

@@TiaguinhoMu get good

[@Salah-vw5wp]

Bro she has a 32% winrate. The only counter is not have her on your team. lol

[@ootay4473]

Ohh. The video presentation looks better! Also, the ending section with recommendation of champions with similar playstyles should be useful for newer players.

[@klulu-kun]

Girl really said, "I'll fight you and your kids."

[@mee7er]

Really appreciated the bit at the end summarizing strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what other champ she plays like and what type of champion will counter them was very helpful. Kudos guys.

[@Diree]

Actually doesn't look half bad and is an interesting concept for once. I was afraid about the ultimate being totally overpowered, but hitting it at long requires some skill and luck, so I'm fine with that. She just seems like a straight up Champion with good strengths and weaknesses.

[@AnasAli-hm2me]

Exactly what I think of her

[@Shuyin128MK4]

It's hilarious when the ult misses the intended target, and hits someone in the enemy base. It's a no-abort launch. lol

[@ironboy3245]

doesn't seem like a 200 years champ to me, and that's good enough

[@HappyGick]

@@Shuyin128MK4 Something similar happened to Zwag. He intended to hit someone in the top river, but instead missed and hit someone else up top lane. He killed them, but he also died, and after that he was AFRAID of missing ults, because it's exactly as you say, a no-abort launch. Hit someone you don't want to hit and you're just... Dead. Or at best get a 1 for 1.

[@Shuyin128MK4]

@@HappyGick Twice in 1 game, a Briar I was watching (forgot who) launched the ult, and hit someone in the enemy fountain. I laughed so hard xD

[@jiggly6878]

Ive played league for like 10 years at this point and I couldnt imagine how over whelming the game is for new players. This format is great I think for that demograph.

[@em3sis]

Imagine a new champ without 3 movement abilities

[@olegdoom]

Like Milio?

[@randyluz2088]

@@olegdoom What do you mean by Milio?

[@ChibiGwen]

Aphelios

[@mimmikyu4452]

cant, now everything needs to have multiple dashes, built in life steal, some kind of shield or w/e and cc.

[@sekinafi29]

@@randyluz2088Milio is a champ without 3 movement abilities

[@emilianomonteleone7962]

I really like the way the made this champion spotlight escpecially the comparison with other champions' similar playstyles.

[@janlisy2634]

Great format of itroduction, also love the voiceactor who did the voice over! 10/10 :D

[@DefaultDanielSGaming]

As someone who remembers playing only one normal jungle game as Vi my entire life I feel confident in continuing my journey with Briar

[@emprahsfinest7092]

I salute you and hope you are on all my enemy teams.

[@DefaultDanielSGaming]

@@emprahsfinest7092 let the games BEGIN

[@TheJJZeeman]

Actually one of the best Champion spotlights of all time! Great concise explanations and comparisons to existing champions. (It may help that Briar is not overloaded with complicated abilities/passives.)

[@paulcrimson3824]

I will main her for sure. I already tryed out Briar on PBE and she is so fun to play. And i like her character design so much!

[@AltohP]

I really liked the info this champ spotlight gave outside of the kit. Very helpful

[@Kielsram]

Honestly I've been wanting to try jungle for awhile but I was super nervous being a support main trying to learn a new role and figuring out what champs I need to get to find my playstyle. Briar looks like the kind of champ I can get behind mechanically. The section at the end that gives examples of other champions playstyles was a perfect addition and I hope they continue doing that going forward for future champions and reworks cause this game has changed so much that it's hard for newbies and returning players who haven't played for awhile (myself included) who have no idea what the state of the game in the rift is like.

[@Si1entCha0s07]

i started playing league in 2020 played that year and didnt play really any in 2021 but i started as a support main then the next season i started jungle i also made an account to learn mid as i didnt want to learn how to cs in gold elo lol but going from support to jungle felt very natural as it works with support mindset of warding and more map awareness than laner usually have bc youre already used to roaming and looking to help somewhere else. The problem would be what you've already said and thats learning how new champs work lol i found ww with his w passive makes learnign the jungle and looking for ganks and rotations much easier than playing something like yi. Just some beginner friendly champ examples

[@Si1entCha0s07]

briar looks like one of those champs that you either hard win or hard lose with though i feel like its all goign to be on how the early game goes for you but i haven't played her yet so im unsure. Good luck i think jungle is probably the most fun role next to support.

[@seiftharwat]

this spotlight is so informative and helpful more than the other previous spotlights

[@1ogc1]

This new format/approach to introducing a new champion is really player friendly

[@MarissaFloro]

This was such an indepth better champion spotlight than ever. I love the end part as mich as the champion skill breakdown

[@Gh0st1Knight]

Drop us the banger champion theme 🔥🔥

[@markstein9773]

Love how they improved Spotlights showcasing video. All the assets are now more exciting to see and polished.

[@luislaracuente]

Looks great and enjoyed the spotlight style. Only weird thing is she has basically the same voice as Jinx.

[@stumpedtroper]

For those Master Yi mains who now have carpal tunnel. Love, Riot 🥰

[@mslacresst5762]

nah,they will get mauled if they think briar plays like master q

[@Hizsoo]

If you have carpal tunnel, than maybe restrain your weaker hand. Wrist binding.

[@stangadoboaradreaptaomoara9567]

@@mslacresst5762 Ur right Briar is easier cuz you got more heal, more cc, long range engage and aoe damage

[@markomuric1221]

@@mslacresst5762 more like an all or nothing kled

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@RuneToi]

Phreak you being added to the balance team and making these videos does the player base a huge service. Please keep making these for future champions as well.

[@HeisenbergFam]

I can already imagine the amount of rage quitting and smashing keyboards over this character

[@lello2031]

Riot needs to fix the bots in ranked.

[@phoenixflamegames1]

@@lello2031you mean smurfs?

[@ubermaster1]

I’m not afraid of the champ itself, but I’ve already seen her attracting the most is suffering chronically online people

[@ubermaster1]

I’m not afraid of the champ itself, but I’ve already seen her attracting the most is suffering chronically online people

[@lenamiaou7528]

you mean people playing her thinking she is braindead and inting dying under turrets???? :)

[@thiccqiyanaenjoyer1099]

LET ME PLAY HER ALREADY

[@GGCannon]

You can play her already... on PBE.

[@yabara_]

just a few hours, it will be out tonight and not tomorrow night as usual (EU TIME) : )

[@The.Great.Cheese]

​@@yabara_not everyone is from eu

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@666Kaca]

@@TiaguinhoMu get good

[@TheCODGUY21]

including a bit of info about similar champs and style that fit this new one is a great addition to these videos. same with adding in champs and ways to counter this champ both of these additions will help all players get an idea of how they play and how to counter.

[@treymtz]

Warwick is a good analogy here because he needs to fully commit to a chase with nothing but his ult to escape or gap close. With briar you gain more mobility tools, but because of the self taunt you must be aware of when its a good idea to commit to a chase.

[@Landryc12]

This is a good champ spotlight, discusses basic tech that u can do with Briar, basic counterplay, and compares her to some existing champs. Nice

[@16Vessel]

Excited to play her already! Can't wait to hear her theme

[@TheMajinBuu]

I don't know much about lol Lore, but I knew there was some significance when I saw the 3 panel 1v1's. Apparently Leona/Diana and Urgot/Camille have history together. I like that they sprinkle Lore bits into the Spotlights.

[@ThorDude]

Honestly I feel she's gonna fill a similar niche as Nocturne. Having a way to join teamfights or gank from anywhere on the map is kinda nutty, especially when people master her ult. Otherwise the rest of her is crazy unique! It's neat they made this concept work so well.

[@ifeellovevenus]

now THAT is an awesome design AND champion spotlight

[@zwiebeldogs]

LOVE the section at the end! Great stuff, guys!

[@TacCat223]

I love how you show counterpicks! Good VIDEO

[@mo0rkszz94]

This is a great champion design, and a great spotlight video. Thanks Riot August for existing 🙏

[@warlis4767]

The champions looks fine with a clear strength and weakness. That's very rare. I might actually save up to get her just for the kicks. While Riot August is sort of half half in terms of champion design, the big redeeming quality is he's not as stupid as certainlyt.

[@ANGGELAful]

Love the new section that compares her to other champs please keep it up

[@neotokioboi5152]

Played her on the PBE. It felt good playing leagues 3rd "echo fighter" champ. Felt similar enough to her counterpart in strength but different enough in practice to distinguish her as her own champ.

[@mjul7003]

Riot, this is the BEST new champion design you have made in so, so long. I'm really happy that you thought about counterplay and being weak against certain champions. Thank you so much!

[@pablija5]

props to the designer, the first champ in a while whos kit actually makes me want to jump back to lol

[@vipayham3]

love that you started adding if you like this /this /this or this champ you can try the new champ . keep it up rito

[@colbr06]

I’m sure she will be balanced well and lead to fair, competitive gameplay. 🙃

[@KesslerCOIL]

if by balanced you mean very weak, then sure

[@xXMAPLEPROX]

shes so easy to counter play.

[@rexhilverstone7154]

Great review and great champ! It felt Rito really dipped a bit in quality and interesting ideas for a while compared to what they used to do after being burnt out with all the crunch and restructuring they were doing, but this looks like they're on their way back to the roots of quality content

[@HF-cx4wl]

Truly a 2000 years champion

[@stellasilverr]

At least this time they gave her ample counterplay as opposed to a certain pack of dogs

[@Deymetrey]

jokes getting old

[@shaidyn8278]

I like how they specifically point out that she likes to target low mobility champions. "Not only do we design new champions to be OP, we've specifically designed this one to bully our old champions."

[@rafaelrugama4194]

​@@shaidyn8278 because she is easily kitted. Her stun is short range and doesn't last long. That's why she is usually paired with a Stridebreaker

[@Rott3nCamellia]

@@shaidyn8278 Honest curiosity, what qualifies as old, from 2009 when the game came out to what year?

[@goodlyfes]

best character intro video y’all made. Please learn from this and don’t be lazy

[@kostakonomi]

Phreak is back

[@snoovian7951]

love the new champion intro format, pls keep it

[@kolegaramic260]

Champ design at its finest, well played, gg

[@fernandossmm]

That last section comparing Briar with other champs is cool! Gives an idea of whether you would like her or not

[@PeterChromeGaming]

Wow look at the innovation 😂

[@bvlNZ]

Love this champion spotlight!

[@Rune-Tales]

She looks AMAZING !!!

[@kyleoliver637]

This was a good video. Hope the format stays like this

[@EngineerOfVaul]

I feel so much personality from Briar's design and character, she seems awesome. Specially the fact that she just EATS PEOPLE, and not even in the "Ohohoh I eat people *wink*" but in the actual, monstrous kinda way. Also love the ending of this spotlight comparing her to other champs. Gives a better perspective of the champ.

[@galvanize790]

Love this new video format!!!

[@cesar6447]

Finally, a champ that can play itself

[@stangadoboaradreaptaomoara9567]

Yuumi would like a word with you

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@666Kaca]

@@TiaguinhoMu get good

[@el-nathan]

@@666Kaca he comments this under every comment with replies and likes his own comment; actual spambot

[@Amaling]

Don’t even care about this champ or playing league in particular at this point but the presentation in this video is fantastic, keep it up!

[@segafan2437]

A welcome return of Phreak's voice performance. Spotlight just weren't the same without ya

[@alessandroarroyo1731]

3:23 *BRIAR JUMPSCARE*

[@yellowtrickster69]

this format is absolutely awesome!

[@austinflash63]

1:19 W prison blade 2:07 Q leg dive 2:31 E super srceam 3:10 R vex ult almost same

[@animepenguin7254]

Have not been super excited for a new Main in a longgggg time. Cannot wait!

[@Greapes]

The vid they used of Briar's ult is basically the same as the one used in Vex's spotlight lol

[@Gilgamex]

This feels like such a great character to try coming from Evelynn maining, I've always wanted to be able to sustain more in team fights, seems like Ive got my answer.

[@stillnotagamer3876]

i only ask for one thing, just one thing a good balanced team

[@lello2031]

Riot needs to fix the bots in ranked.

[@darkfox1861]

After using her on the pbe don’t worry useless you have a inting team mate you will be able to stop her

[@TiaguinhoMu]

another Phreak bs. It will take forever for them to nerf it to the ground as it will only smash hard in low elo, and they don't seem to know or care about the struggles of low elo

[@darkfox1861]

@@TiaguinhoMu briar isn’t that strong she is actually in a pretty good place balance wise

[@sulaimanaljabari]

Possibly the best champion spot light!

[@dwshredder4870]

Riot surely loves making Female characters broken .

[@cds7012]

This is a nice translation of character to gameplay!

[@MrLolguy93]

RAVIOLI RAVIOLI HERE COMES THE VAMPIRE LOLI

[@aatroxtheworldender933]

Ravioli ravioli, whats in my pocketoli

[@jmmnlb]

I think the comments section has come to a consensus with the section about comparing champion playstyles. VERY appreciated, please continue supplementing

[@neckbeard3187]

yo shes kinda a baddie bruh

[@Bonzexp]

Amazing spotlight!

[@Cibertartar]

Só its just a Loli with Jinx's personality... RIP Riot

[@speedwagonoverheaven9716]

that was a clean spotlight, nice

[@pyroexitium]

time to bring her into support

[@PsychoDiesel48]

Crimson curse (the no regen of health) is something Warwick needed to make his ridiculous passive lifesteal actually feel balanced. This is a really cool balance decision that, akin to Kled's gimmick of charging at enemies while small and getting scarle back with enough aggro, forces her to play for the kill, and stay hungry/aggressive. Very on theme.

[@Whitewing89]

this champion is so much worse then warwrick

[@jorgsyt]

Riot really said 1:25 "..nearest meal in range" and shows a clip of Briar chasing Naafiri 💀

[@Panhead997]

Chinese Riot moment

[@MewinMoose]

We need her on wild rift 😢

[@phillipmarathakis5703]

Great idea with the newer format and the comparisons!

[@thunderheadcinema6743]

Cool, another champion that has a million dashes

[@Aven_Aye]

Kudos on the champion comparisons and saying what shes good at and what you can play to counter it

[@XUIW]

3:50 Report

[@ksilva2848]

My mains have been Vi, Bel, WW and Xin. Briar looks like a fine addition to the pool.

[@nic9260]

Nerfed in a week

[@june-ls1hw]

The comparison is cool. Do that for every champ !!!

[@MsVendetter]

Do everyone a favor and stop releasing new champs

[@eggyplant_]

Wow this was a banger of a champ spotlight. Nice work riot!

[@T2Designgaming]

Props to whoever did the copy for this, I thought it was cringe at first but ended up loving it.

[@Sharkfinish]

This by far the best Champ intro video riot has ever done, nice!

[@donut_jam]

thanks for including how to counter her, other spotlights make the champs seem so overpowered.

[@XanDerSon88]

New champ spotlight format is so good!

[@bringbacktheoldpringleslog8130]

This is a great change of format for champion spotlights

[@Virtduality]

Ur voice really brings me back.