League of Legends Swarm is Riot Games’ take on the Vampire Survivors formula, and its Hard Mode will leave everyone scratching their heads. But don’t worry, we’ve done some deep dives into the mode and found the best way to beat it.

Most importantly, champion choice. So far, many potential "best" champions for Hard Mode have been mentioned, but I believe Briar is the best option. She has a lot of damage and sustain out of the box, along with great AOE. Combined with the weapons below, she becomes an absolute beast that can take on any enemy in Swarm Hard Mode.

My weapon choices for Briar on Hard Mode would be: Iceblast Armor, Cyclonic Shredders, Statikk Sword, and Blade-o-Rang. They are evolved with Armor, HP Regen, Max HP, and Movement Speed. These four stats make you nearly unkillable with Briar, and when you evolve the weapons, no enemy will be able to even get close to you. You could also take Radiant Field instead of any of the above (except Cyclonic Shredders, which are a must-have), as it combines well with Briar's passive explosions and will make most large groups of enemies die instantly.

If you're still struggling, you might want to bring a Seraphine, as she can constantly provide shields, massive AOE damage, and use her life-saving Ultimate.