Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Akshanvs Brand

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Brand wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Akshan based on 19 games. Akshan wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Brand matchup.

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Akshan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akshan performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Akshan - 42.1% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
42.1% WR
VS
Brand vs Akshan matchup - 57.9% win rate
Brand
57.9% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Akshan vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 19
42.1%
Win Rate
57.9%
5.6
CS / min
5.8
918
DMG / min
862
11,604
Gold / game
9,915
160
Heal / min
84
573
DMG Mitigated / min
352
0.1
CC / min
1.0
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
27.3%
Late Game WR
72.7%

Akshan vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Akshan's 42.1%, giving Brand a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Brand overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akshan vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Akshan wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

Akshan is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Akshan holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Akshan
5.8Brand
Akshan and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
918Akshan
862Brand
Akshan deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Brand. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Brand choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Akshan's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,604Akshan
9,915Brand
Akshan generates a commanding 1,689 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akshan
1.0Brand
Brand brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Brand far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
733Akshan
436Brand
Akshan vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 297 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akshan can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akshan Build Against Brand

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Brand are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan62.5%
Brand early game win rateBrand37.5%
Late Game
Brand
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan27.3%
Brand late game win rateBrand72.7%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akshan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Brand reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Brand survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Akshan Runes Against Brand

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs BrandPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs BrandPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs BrandLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs BrandCut Down - best Akshan rune vs Brand
Domination rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs BrandDomination
Cheap Shot - best Akshan rune vs BrandUltimate Hunter - best Akshan rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Akshan the best tools to compete against Brand in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Akshan's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akshan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.85%1086.491413,14150.0%53.5%
47.12%1046.187414,02346.7%47.3%
55.70%796.093612,74848.6%61.9%
51.95%776.296012,58261.3%45.6%
47.37%766.180812,66941.9%51.1%
32.81%646.182812,91729.4%36.7%
49.21%636.086112,94145.2%53.1%
40.32%626.088813,01938.5%41.7%
54.10%616.199713,77656.0%52.8%
47.46%596.196812,46846.7%48.3%
47.46%596.080713,22547.8%47.2%
34.55%556.080612,11632.1%37.0%
41.51%535.890413,15433.3%46.9%
58.49%536.085512,66675.0%44.8%
43.75%486.179912,38740.9%46.1%
51.06%476.081714,30061.1%44.8%
60.53%386.51,02113,17564.3%58.3%
40.54%375.971111,25433.3%47.4%
51.35%375.887611,86943.8%57.1%
50.00%366.294612,76666.7%38.1%
47.22%366.099213,29218.2%60.0%
59.38%326.11,02314,43050.0%63.6%
46.88%326.087911,18450.0%43.8%
43.33%305.91,01612,94161.5%29.4%
56.67%306.51,03313,33453.3%60.0%
34.48%295.775010,92826.7%42.9%
48.28%296.285413,23546.1%50.0%
50.00%285.994512,59655.6%47.4%
50.00%286.187012,87966.7%37.5%
51.85%276.295412,93758.3%46.7%
46.15%266.080212,13454.5%40.0%
46.15%266.370111,95550.0%41.7%
42.31%265.877412,96450.0%37.5%
32.00%256.075712,06025.0%35.3%
41.67%246.094012,73540.0%42.9%
60.87%236.076911,98071.4%44.4%
59.09%225.990513,41150.0%66.7%
45.00%206.096611,95560.0%30.0%
42.11%195.691811,60462.5%27.3%
36.84%196.282511,87130.0%44.4%
50.00%166.088713,11866.7%40.0%
50.00%165.780313,25250.0%50.0%
66.67%155.268612,53271.4%62.5%
66.67%156.575612,034100.0%37.5%
53.33%157.097213,34950.0%60.0%
50.00%145.867211,10428.6%71.4%
50.00%146.41,13213,947100.0%30.0%
42.86%145.691614,86450.0%40.0%
71.43%146.31,06313,446100.0%60.0%
30.77%136.290413,51080.0%0.0%
46.15%136.692710,46750.0%40.0%
58.33%126.198512,50566.7%55.6%
54.55%116.296814,02575.0%42.9%
81.82%115.795214,20083.3%80.0%
54.55%116.168712,32640.0%66.7%
40.00%106.198014,306100.0%33.3%
30.00%105.977211,14240.0%20.0%
70.00%105.81,04713,35450.0%75.0%
66.67%96.01,11514,396100.0%50.0%
44.44%95.792812,52250.0%33.3%
22.22%96.078311,53020.0%25.0%
62.50%86.677912,86550.0%75.0%
50.00%86.599115,75550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.71,02016,4420.0%33.3%
28.57%76.51,25914,81633.3%25.0%
42.86%75.01,27713,43166.7%25.0%
14.29%76.26469,04116.7%0.0%
42.86%75.98659,97725.0%66.7%
66.67%65.875711,298100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.480012,19466.7%66.7%
33.33%66.990812,0460.0%66.7%
66.67%65.889213,20350.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,13513,037100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.47878,93940.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,04310,09775.0%0.0%
40.00%56.389914,61733.3%50.0%
40.00%56.768113,8770.0%40.0%
20.00%56.575210,9310.0%100.0%
20.00%55.286313,1290.0%25.0%
60.00%55.685012,69750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.492111,6990.0%50.0%

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Akshan vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Brand in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Akshan vs Brand matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Akshan's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Akshan do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Brand with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Akshan vs Brand matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Brand matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Akshan with a 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Brand?

The best Akshan build against Brand includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akshan runes against Brand?

The best Akshan runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akshan vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Brand?

No, Akshan struggles against Brand with only a 42.1% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.

How do I play Akshan against Brand?

When playing Akshan against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Brand has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.