Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Brand
vs

37.9%
Darius win rate vs Brand
Brand hard counters Darius
272
Games Analyzed
37.9%
Darius WR
62.1%
Brand WR
-970
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Brand
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Brand
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Brand
Level 6
Brand
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Brand peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Darius deals AD damage while Brand deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Brand has range advantage. Darius 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 Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Brand Win Condition
Passive % HP burn, R bounces in teamfights, massive AoE
Ghost Threat
Darius runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Darius

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Brand's burst
Brand

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
Darius's Worst Matchups
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