Briar Notch

Overview

Briar Notch reflects 2-10% of physical damage taken back to attackers. The reflected damage is capped at 5% of your max health. Has a 0.05 second cooldown.

Rune Profile

Briar Notch is a defensive rune that punishes aggressive enemies. The damage cap prevents it from being too powerful against heavy hitters.

Stat Overview

Proc Chance 100%
Effect Strength 2-10%
Scaling Max 5% HP

How to Obtain

Briar Notch drops from Deathaxe Skeleton enemies.

  • Deathaxe Skeleton
  • Elite Deathaxe Skeleton

Usage Strategy

Pair Briar Notch with high HP armor to maximize the damage cap. Works well against enemies that attack frequently.

Pro Tips

The 0.05 second cooldown means fast-attacking enemies will trigger thorns multiple times. Combine with Ward Patch for a tanky build.

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Last Updated: January 2, 2026