Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Brand
VS
Champion 2
Tahm Kench
vs

49.8%
Brand win rate vs Tahm Kench
Skill matchup — could go either way
448
Games Analyzed
49.8%
Brand WR
50.2%
Tahm Kench WR
-17
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Tahm Kench
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Tahm Kench
Level 1
Brand
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Tahm Kench
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Tahm Kench
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Brand is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Brand deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Brand needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Tahm Kench's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Brand has range advantage. Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench Win Condition
Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Brand typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Brand needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench 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
Tahm Kench
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

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