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

Brandvs Briar

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

Brand vs Briar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Briar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Brand based on 5 games. Briar 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 Briar 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Brand
20.0% WR
VS
Briar vs Brand matchup - 80.0% win rate
Briar
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Brand vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Brand vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
1.7
CS / min
1.1
1,064
DMG / min
1,031
13,572
Gold / game
14,950
238
Heal / min
1,230
517
DMG Mitigated / min
1,599
1.4
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Brand vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Brand vs Briar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Brand's 20.0%, giving Briar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Briar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Brand players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Briar leads by 2,074 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar 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 Briar 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 Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Brand
1.1Briar
Brand edges out Briar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Brand.
Damage
1,064Brand
1,031Briar
Brand deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Briar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Briar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Brand's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,572Brand
14,950Briar
Briar generates a commanding 1,378 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Briar 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
1.4Brand
1.1Briar
Both Brand and Briar 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
755Brand
2,829Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 2,074 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar 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 Briar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Brand needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Brand against Briar are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Brand an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Brand vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Brand early game win rateBrand0.0%
Briar early game win rateBriar100.0%
Late Game
Briar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Brand late game win rateBrand25.0%
Briar late game win rateBriar75.0%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Briar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Briar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Brand players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Brand Runes Against Briar

Sorcery rune tree - Brand primary runes vs BriarSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Brand rune vs BriarManaflow Band - best Brand rune vs BriarTranscendence - best Brand rune vs BriarScorch - best Brand rune vs Briar
Precision rune tree - Brand secondary runes vs BriarPrecision
Cut Down - best Brand rune vs BriarPresence of Mind - best Brand rune vs Briar
33.3% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Brand the best tools to compete against Briar 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 Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brand do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Brand vs Briar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Brand's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Brand do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Brand with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Brand do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Briar takes over the Brand vs Briar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Brand vs Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Brand with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Brand build against Briar?

The best Brand build against Briar includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Brand runes against Briar?

The best Brand runes against Briar use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Brand vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Brand counter Briar?

No, Brand struggles against Briar with only a 20.0% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Brand players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Brand against Briar?

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