Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Aphelios
VS
Champion 2
Brand
vs
38.9%
Aphelios win rate vs Brand
Brand hard counters Aphelios
352
Games Analyzed
38.9%
Aphelios WR
61.1%
Brand WR
-886
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Brand
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Aphelios
1 item
Brand
1 item
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aphelios is strongest late game while Brand peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aphelios deals AD damage while Brand deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Brand wants to combo and disengage. Aphelios wins extended trades. Don't let Brand get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Aphelios's Weakness
Aphelios's main weakness: No mobility, weapon RNG, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aphelios Win Condition
Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Recommended Items
Aphelios
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Brand's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Brand's burst
Brand
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game
Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aphelios's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aphelios's sustain/autos
Aphelios's Worst Matchups
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