Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Bard
VS
Champion 2
Brand
vs

50.2%
Bard win rate vs Brand
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,030
Games Analyzed
50.2%
Bard WR
49.8%
Brand WR
+15
Avg Gold Diff @15
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Brand
Level 3
Bard
Level 6
Brand
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Bard
Chime scaling
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Brand's Weakness
Brand's main weakness: Immobile, CC, missing W stun combo. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Recommended Items
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Brand's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Brand's engage tool
Brand

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Bard's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Bard's engage tool
Bard's Worst Matchups
Brand's Worst Matchups
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