Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Brand
VS
Champion 2
Kassadin
vs

50.0%
Brand win rate vs Kassadin
Skill matchup — could go either way
150
Games Analyzed
50.0%
Brand WR
50.0%
Kassadin WR
+0
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kassadin
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Brand
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Kassadin
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Kassadin
Level 11
Kassadin
Level 16
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Brand is strongest mid game while Kassadin peaks late game. Play around your power window.
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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Brand has range advantage. Kassadin should look for short trades when Brand uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kassadin's Weakness
Kassadin's main weakness: Early game extremely weak, AD matchups, CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Kassadin Win Condition
Survive to 16, R spam becomes uncatchable assassin
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Brand typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kassadin runs Teleport for map impact. Brand needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kassadin outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
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 Kassadin's AP damage and CC

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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Kassadin
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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's Worst Matchups
Kassadin's Worst Matchups
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