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
Brand
VS
Champion 2
Katarina
vs

47.6%
Brand win rate vs Katarina
Katarina has the edge
435
Games Analyzed
47.6%
Brand WR
52.4%
Katarina WR
-192
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Brand
Level 3
Katarina
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Katarina
1 item
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.
Mixed Resistances
Brand deals AP damage while Katarina deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
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. Katarina 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 Brand's Weakness
Brand's main weakness: Immobile, CC, missing W stun combo. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Brand

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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