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
Xerath
vs

50.6%
Brand win rate vs Xerath
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,890
Games Analyzed
50.6%
Brand WR
49.4%
Xerath WR
+46
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Brand
Level 3
Brand
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Brand
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
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.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

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

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
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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