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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 Brand
VS
Champion 2
Zed Zed
Brand
vs
Zed
50.6%
Brand win rate vs Zed
Skill matchup — could go either way
482
Games Analyzed
50.6%
Brand WR
49.4%
Zed WR
+49
Avg Gold Diff @15
Brand
Brand
magesupportburst
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zed
Zed
assassinsplitpushburst
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Brand
Brand Level 3
Zed
Zed Level 3
Brand
Brand Level 6
Zed
Zed Level 6
Brand
Brand 1 item
Zed
Zed 1 item
How to Play This Matchup
1
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.
2
Mixed Resistances
Brand deals AP damage while Zed deals AD. Build resistances accordingly — don't stack the wrong type.
3
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
4
Range Advantage
Brand has range advantage. Zed 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.
5
Exploit Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
7
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
Recommended Items
Brand
Liandry's Anguish
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game
Void Staff
Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Zed's AD damage
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Zed
Eclipse
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Serylda's Grudge
Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Brand's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Brand's burst
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