Brand - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
3.9%

Brandvs Aphelios

AMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Brand vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aphelios wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Brand based on 6 games. Brand wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Brand build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Brand vs Aphelios 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Brand
33.3% WR
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Aphelios vs Brand matchup - 66.7% win rate
Aphelios
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Brand vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Brand vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.6
CS / min
6.8
1,018
DMG / min
1,012
15,168
Gold / game
18,065
106
Heal / min
293
354
DMG Mitigated / min
575
1.0
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Brand vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Brand vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Brand's 33.3%, giving Aphelios a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Brand players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios 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.

Brand vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.6Brand
6.8Aphelios
Aphelios significantly out-farms Brand by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aphelios a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Brand players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,018Brand
1,012Aphelios
Damage output is virtually even between Brand and Aphelios, with only 7 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
15,168Brand
18,065Aphelios
Aphelios generates a commanding 2,898 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios 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
1.0Brand
0.4Aphelios
Brand provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Brand coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
460Brand
868Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 408 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Brand
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Brand early game win rateBrand0.0%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios0.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Brand late game win rateBrand33.3%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios66.7%

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

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Brand has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Brand Runes Against Aphelios

Sorcery rune tree - Brand primary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Brand rune vs ApheliosManaflow Band - best Brand rune vs ApheliosTranscendence - best Brand rune vs ApheliosScorch - best Brand rune vs Aphelios
Precision rune tree - Brand secondary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Brand rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Brand rune vs Aphelios
0.0% WR

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


Brand matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.11%762.27698,73932.4%51.3%
50.68%732.26849,45948.0%52.1%
50.00%582.98529,82657.1%46.0%
59.62%526.21,04712,99764.7%57.1%
47.06%511.990010,08542.9%50.0%
60.87%462.08109,98863.2%59.3%
45.65%462.08729,93650.0%43.3%
42.22%455.81,04512,01120.0%53.3%
55.81%432.693710,91157.1%55.2%
51.16%431.991810,50846.7%53.6%
58.33%362.08829,69453.9%60.9%
38.89%361.97298,21330.0%50.0%
59.38%324.996912,26363.6%57.1%
36.67%303.07949,68833.3%38.1%
51.85%276.01,14913,76550.0%52.6%
48.15%272.085310,02550.0%46.7%
50.00%262.07848,71054.5%46.7%
69.23%265.590411,450100.0%50.0%
48.00%252.17978,80246.1%50.0%
52.00%252.67809,23137.5%58.8%
52.00%253.98749,70528.6%61.1%
39.13%235.394311,23237.5%40.0%
54.55%224.89509,41150.0%58.3%
57.14%216.41,05911,70770.0%45.5%
42.86%211.798411,09750.0%42.1%
40.00%202.51,05011,63650.0%37.5%
47.37%195.01,00211,71083.3%30.8%
42.11%195.399311,26428.6%50.0%
61.11%181.66087,47280.0%37.5%
50.00%181.98189,07762.5%40.0%
61.11%182.381810,04357.1%63.6%
37.50%165.282710,56020.0%45.5%
37.50%161.87749,32550.0%30.0%
46.67%152.380010,18125.0%54.5%
26.67%151.99139,38828.6%25.0%
60.00%155.898511,73880.0%50.0%
53.33%155.71,13911,53150.0%54.5%
40.00%151.888111,0210.0%50.0%
64.29%145.183810,96575.0%50.0%
71.43%146.398413,13250.0%80.0%
50.00%142.78469,98766.7%37.5%
50.00%142.01,06710,90750.0%50.0%
58.33%126.01,12710,29860.0%57.1%
33.33%125.590411,93433.3%33.3%
41.67%124.07709,51325.0%50.0%
25.00%122.288312,1130.0%30.0%
58.33%126.11,00214,456100.0%44.4%
33.33%122.07058,50940.0%28.6%
63.64%112.18459,09325.0%85.7%
60.00%105.88279,98950.0%66.7%
50.00%101.585013,14033.3%57.1%
40.00%102.185410,94433.3%42.9%
60.00%104.496311,976100.0%55.6%
20.00%102.385210,7520.0%22.2%
66.67%96.91,04811,39450.0%71.4%
33.33%95.91,06013,729100.0%25.0%
33.33%93.674310,0430.0%50.0%
66.67%94.877110,59033.3%83.3%
33.33%91.699012,00750.0%28.6%
33.33%94.61,01013,9180.0%37.5%
55.56%91.58719,67360.0%50.0%
75.00%85.81,33810,72750.0%83.3%
62.50%85.57345,91750.0%100.0%
37.50%82.41,04711,17750.0%33.3%
50.00%85.41,08513,2010.0%50.0%
57.14%74.099410,53450.0%60.0%
85.71%76.29867,378100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.01,19713,3870.0%83.3%
57.14%75.31,11011,84350.0%66.7%
42.86%76.01,13711,612100.0%33.3%
42.86%76.51,01211,86966.7%25.0%
71.43%76.21,00112,5070.0%71.4%
71.43%75.21,01310,549100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.895413,0000.0%60.0%
66.67%65.998912,83850.0%75.0%
66.67%64.41,44711,81550.0%75.0%
66.67%64.596911,018100.0%50.0%
33.33%67.099310,15333.3%33.3%
50.00%62.57659,26066.7%33.3%
50.00%65.892711,263100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.61,01815,1680.0%33.3%
60.00%55.71,57013,19950.0%66.7%
20.00%55.687210,707100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.786515,5190.0%60.0%
60.00%57.31,17214,105100.0%50.0%
20.00%51.71,06413,5720.0%25.0%
60.00%55.295410,213100.0%50.0%
80.00%52.71,24913,5990.0%80.0%
60.00%51.18848,37950.0%100.0%

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Brand vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brand do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Brand vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Brand's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Brand do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Aphelios with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Brand vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Brand vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Brand with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Brand build against Aphelios?

The best Brand build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Brand runes against Aphelios?

The best Brand runes against Aphelios use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Brand vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Brand counter Aphelios?

No, Brand struggles against Aphelios with only a 33.3% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Brand players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Brand against Aphelios?

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