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
Mel
vs

57.2%
Brand win rate vs Mel
Brand hard counters Mel
229
Games Analyzed
57.2%
Brand WR
42.8%
Mel WR
+576
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Brand
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
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 Mel's AP damage and CC

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

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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
Mel's Worst Matchups
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