Brand - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.9%
Pick Rate
5.8%

Brandvs Alistar

SMageSupport
Patch26.12
Matches112,472
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Brand vs Alistar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Brand wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Alistar based on 8 games. Brand holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Brand build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Brand vs Alistar matchup.

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Brand Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Brand 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Brand
50.0% WR
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Alistar vs Brand matchup - 50.0% win rate
Alistar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Brand vs Alistar Matchup?

Brand wins the Brand vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.7
CS / min
0.9
1,004
DMG / min
371
9,969
Gold / game
7,628
129
Heal / min
406
366
DMG Mitigated / min
1,611
1.9
CC / min
2.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Brand vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Brand vs Alistar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 50.0%, giving Brand a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Brand holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Alistar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Alistar leads by 1,522 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Alistar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Brand vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Brand is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, 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
1.7Brand
0.9Alistar
Brand edges out Alistar by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Brand.
Damage
1,004Brand
371Alistar
Brand heavily out-damages Alistar by 633 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar 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
9,969Brand
7,628Alistar
Brand generates a commanding 2,341 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Brand consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.9Brand
2.0Alistar
Both Brand and Alistar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
495Brand
2,017Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 1,522 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar 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 Brand Build Against Alistar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Brand needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Brand against Alistar are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Brand 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 Alistar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Brand vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Brand early game win rateBrand50.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar50.0%
Late Game
Brand
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Brand late game win rateBrand50.0%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Brand and Alistar, with Brand holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Brand at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Alistar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Brand nor Alistar has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Brand Runes Against Alistar

Sorcery rune tree - Brand primary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Brand rune vs AlistarManaflow Band - best Brand rune vs AlistarTranscendence - best Brand rune vs AlistarScorch - best Brand rune vs Alistar
Precision rune tree - Brand secondary runes vs AlistarPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Brand rune vs AlistarCut Down - best Brand rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


Brand matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Brand'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 Brand build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Brand matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.93%714.894511,42458.8%51.4%
46.30%543.080411,08842.1%48.6%
65.22%466.31,03713,24364.7%65.5%
54.55%442.684111,44457.1%53.3%
51.16%436.01,04111,68156.0%44.4%
56.41%396.21,02812,89447.1%63.6%
58.82%346.096812,74175.0%44.4%
53.13%326.51,15812,88876.9%36.8%
58.06%311.789310,88977.8%50.0%
54.84%312.185410,04236.4%65.0%
53.33%301.88649,54286.7%20.0%
57.14%281.78699,46646.1%66.7%
46.15%261.987710,03050.0%43.8%
43.48%231.77728,68654.5%33.3%
47.62%216.597511,46141.7%55.6%
57.14%216.51,12513,49525.0%64.7%
72.22%186.01,13213,10470.0%75.0%
61.11%182.886311,24885.7%45.5%
66.67%183.59009,79171.4%63.6%
38.89%185.596411,84166.7%25.0%
47.06%173.28609,65050.0%44.4%
52.94%171.67769,70237.5%66.7%
70.59%172.47369,91066.7%75.0%
40.00%153.578910,41344.4%33.3%
46.67%152.086510,24440.0%50.0%
57.14%143.81,11913,36250.0%60.0%
46.15%132.91,00212,4440.0%50.0%
38.46%135.899412,80766.7%30.0%
84.62%136.21,02413,19783.3%85.7%
38.46%133.190510,85020.0%50.0%
30.77%134.198111,8640.0%33.3%
61.54%136.091411,15871.4%50.0%
41.67%126.51,08311,89133.3%50.0%
58.33%121.790310,62333.3%66.7%
50.00%124.982111,807100.0%40.0%
83.33%124.21,10814,371100.0%80.0%
36.36%115.51,07112,15975.0%14.3%
45.45%114.799512,78650.0%42.9%
63.64%114.994914,18950.0%66.7%
40.00%101.984710,51225.0%50.0%
40.00%101.88198,67740.0%40.0%
30.00%102.085210,2360.0%42.9%
66.67%96.11,22114,799100.0%62.5%
77.78%91.784911,16566.7%83.3%
33.33%91.894311,328100.0%25.0%
44.44%97.475511,16540.0%50.0%
55.56%96.391710,77260.0%50.0%
66.67%96.01,03711,51280.0%50.0%
50.00%86.91,28412,85750.0%50.0%
62.50%85.41,07612,33866.7%60.0%
37.50%85.490811,5130.0%50.0%
25.00%84.71,01811,3410.0%50.0%
75.00%86.51,17014,992100.0%66.7%
87.50%81.55878,198100.0%66.7%
50.00%81.71,0049,96950.0%50.0%
50.00%85.780512,12550.0%50.0%
71.43%71.98299,67375.0%66.7%
57.14%75.31,25214,3040.0%66.7%
57.14%76.11,25014,257100.0%25.0%
42.86%74.299312,6540.0%50.0%
71.43%76.370912,81066.7%75.0%
71.43%75.71,00813,25666.7%75.0%
71.43%75.496111,255100.0%60.0%
57.14%75.11,08914,170100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.993010,60733.3%100.0%
66.67%66.01,12010,95666.7%66.7%
50.00%64.592911,01550.0%50.0%
50.00%63.61,16411,975100.0%25.0%
66.67%61.876210,224100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.88808,89875.0%0.0%
40.00%52.697612,7800.0%40.0%
60.00%51.59899,175100.0%33.3%
80.00%50.78138,807100.0%66.7%
40.00%51.695913,136100.0%0.0%
0.00%52.07637,8570.0%0.0%
80.00%55.796115,140100.0%75.0%
20.00%50.97139,83133.3%0.0%
60.00%53.01,4099,231100.0%33.3%
60.00%53.295110,8620.0%100.0%

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Brand vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brand do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Brand vs Alistar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Alistar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Brand do against Alistar in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Alistar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Brand players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Brand do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Brand vs Alistar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Brand vs Alistar matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Alistar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Brand is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Brand build against Alistar?

The best Brand build against Alistar includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Brand runes against Alistar?

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

Does Brand counter Alistar?

Yes, Brand has a favorable matchup against Alistar with a 50.0% win rate. Brand slightly edges out Alistar in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Brand against Alistar?

When playing Brand against Alistar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.