Blitzcrank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Blitzcrankvs Brand

STankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Blitzcrank vs Brand is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Brand wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.9%) over Blitzcrank based on 70 games. Brand wins the early laning phase while Blitzcrank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup.

Blitzcrank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Blitzcrank 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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Brand - 48.6% win rateBrand(48.6%)
Blitzcrank - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Blitzcrank
48.6% WR
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Brand vs Blitzcrank matchup - 51.4% win rate
Brand
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Blitzcrank vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 70
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.9
383
DMG / min
852
9,699
Gold / game
11,199
120
Heal / min
91
1,034
DMG Mitigated / min
347
1.5
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
55.1%
Late Game WR
44.9%

Blitzcrank vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 70 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 48.6%, giving Brand a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Blitzcrank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand needs to press advantages before Blitzcrank reaches their power spikes, while Blitzcrank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Blitzcrank leads by 715 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Brand is slightly favored, Blitzcrank can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Brand's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Blitzcrank vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Blitzcrank in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.0Blitzcrank
1.9Brand
Brand significantly out-farms Blitzcrank by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Brand a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Blitzcrank players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
383Blitzcrank
852Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Blitzcrank by 469 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Blitzcrank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Brand's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,699Blitzcrank
11,199Brand
Brand generates a commanding 1,500 more gold per game than Blitzcrank. This substantial economic advantage means Brand consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Blitzcrank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Blitzcrank
1.3Brand
Both Blitzcrank and Brand provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,154Blitzcrank
438Brand
Blitzcrank vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 715 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank Build Against Brand

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Blitzcrank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Blitzcrank against Brand are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. This combination gives Blitzcrank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Blitzcrank early game win rateBlitzcrank33.3%
Brand early game win rateBrand66.7%
Late Game
Blitzcrank
55.1%
+10.2% advantage
Blitzcrank late game win rateBlitzcrank55.1%
Brand late game win rateBrand44.9%

Brand dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Blitzcrank. This lopsided early game means Brand can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Blitzcrank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.1% win rate — 10.2 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Blitzcrank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Brand must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Blitzcrank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Blitzcrank 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 Blitzcrank Runes Against Brand

Inspiration rune tree - Blitzcrank primary runes vs BrandInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Blitzcrank rune vs BrandHextech Flashtraption - best Blitzcrank rune vs BrandBiscuit Delivery - best Blitzcrank rune vs BrandCosmic Insight - best Blitzcrank rune vs Brand
Resolve rune tree - Blitzcrank secondary runes vs BrandResolve
Bone Plating - best Blitzcrank rune vs BrandUnflinching - best Blitzcrank rune vs Brand
50.0% WR

The Inspiration primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Blitzcrank maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Brand.


Blitzcrank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Blitzcrank'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 Blitzcrank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Blitzcrank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.59%1911.03498,46958.6%56.3%
43.98%1660.93428,18245.2%42.7%
57.24%1521.03508,54349.3%63.5%
52.42%1241.03558,29347.8%58.2%
45.76%1181.03618,74737.7%52.3%
60.18%1131.03638,59959.3%61.1%
46.08%1021.03558,28446.1%46.0%
55.32%940.93627,98354.9%55.8%
51.16%860.93598,57655.8%46.5%
53.66%821.03608,43662.8%43.6%
44.44%811.03248,36043.9%45.0%
50.00%780.93738,64152.6%47.5%
61.33%751.03388,52570.0%55.6%
47.22%720.83638,78729.0%61.0%
48.57%701.03839,69933.3%55.1%
53.73%671.14409,15353.3%54.0%
55.56%631.03928,83059.0%50.0%
58.33%600.93518,06657.1%60.0%
59.32%591.03218,79155.2%63.3%
48.08%521.04009,09047.4%48.5%
51.92%521.03518,62541.7%60.7%
56.00%501.13879,08854.5%57.1%
45.83%481.03398,42255.2%31.6%
52.17%461.04319,41833.3%64.3%
60.00%451.03488,41570.8%47.6%
58.14%431.13939,00980.0%46.4%
57.50%401.03738,37957.1%57.9%
63.89%360.93799,11664.7%63.2%
51.43%350.93708,92663.6%45.8%
51.61%310.93978,62360.0%43.8%
46.15%260.93188,95430.0%56.3%
37.50%240.93328,26136.4%38.5%
52.38%211.03778,27860.0%45.5%
44.44%181.03668,67242.9%45.5%
64.71%171.13598,89571.4%60.0%
46.15%131.13438,58580.0%25.0%
69.23%131.044510,13762.5%80.0%
50.00%121.03118,25750.0%50.0%
63.64%110.83459,38466.7%60.0%
50.00%100.93748,45160.0%40.0%
44.44%91.03399,24933.3%50.0%
55.56%90.53408,89266.7%50.0%
44.44%90.93206,93540.0%50.0%
77.78%91.03388,058100.0%60.0%
37.50%81.73327,14850.0%25.0%
37.50%81.14378,50140.0%33.3%
71.43%70.94009,00966.7%75.0%
57.14%70.94108,71450.0%66.7%
71.43%71.057211,250100.0%60.0%
33.33%60.94149,88950.0%25.0%
60.00%51.04539,926100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.934510,90833.3%50.0%
80.00%50.960411,0520.0%80.0%
60.00%50.94209,165100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.63456,59650.0%0.0%
60.00%50.94468,028100.0%33.3%

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Blitzcrank vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blitzcrank do against Brand in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Blitzcrank's 48.6%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 70 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Blitzcrank do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Blitzcrank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Brand players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Blitzcrank do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Blitzcrank takes over the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to 44.9%. Blitzcrank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Blitzcrank with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Brand is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 70 games analyzed.

What is the best Blitzcrank build against Brand?

The best Blitzcrank build against Brand includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Blitzcrank runes against Brand?

The best Blitzcrank runes against Brand use the Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Blitzcrank vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Blitzcrank counter Brand?

No, Blitzcrank struggles against Brand with only a 48.6% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Blitzcrank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.

How do I play Blitzcrank against Brand?

When playing Blitzcrank against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Brand in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.