Brandvs Mel
Brand vs Mel is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Brand wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Mel based on 116 games. Mel wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Brand build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Brand vs Mel matchup.
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.
Mel(51.7%)Who Wins the Brand vs Mel Matchup?
Brand vs Mel Matchup Summary
The Brand vs Mel matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 116 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Mel's 48.3%, giving Brand a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel 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 CS, where Mel leads by 0.7 CS/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 Mel'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 Mel Laning Phase Breakdown
Mel is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Brand Build Against Mel
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Brand needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Brand against Mel are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Brand an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Brand vs Mel matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Brand42.1%Mel57.9%Brand56.4%Mel43.6%Mel dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Mel 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 56.4% win rate — 12.8 points above Mel. 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: Mel 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 Brand Runes Against Mel
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Brand to press their advantage against Mel, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Brand matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.08% | 192 | 2.8 | 752 | 10,288 | 48.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.00% | 150 | 1.7 | 802 | 9,944 | 55.8% | 53.1% | |
| 47.86% | 140 | 1.6 | 860 | 9,783 | 49.2% | 46.7% | |
| 60.63% | 127 | 1.8 | 861 | 10,593 | 61.8% | 59.7% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 1.9 | 840 | 10,452 | 47.8% | 54.3% | |
| 51.72% | 116 | 4.0 | 922 | 11,991 | 42.1% | 56.4% | |
| 50.86% | 116 | 2.3 | 827 | 10,265 | 43.2% | 55.6% | |
| 49.06% | 106 | 5.4 | 959 | 12,202 | 48.8% | 49.2% | |
| 58.25% | 103 | 2.6 | 987 | 10,639 | 67.5% | 52.4% | |
| 46.08% | 102 | 1.7 | 825 | 9,885 | 51.1% | 42.1% | |
| 50.50% | 101 | 6.3 | 1,026 | 13,136 | 69.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 100 | 1.7 | 820 | 10,009 | 44.2% | 45.6% | |
| 41.30% | 92 | 6.0 | 971 | 11,166 | 51.2% | 32.6% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 1.7 | 871 | 10,163 | 60.0% | 32.0% | |
| 51.16% | 86 | 3.4 | 781 | 10,345 | 39.5% | 60.4% | |
| 46.91% | 81 | 1.8 | 806 | 10,805 | 40.0% | 51.0% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 2.6 | 778 | 10,702 | 44.4% | 52.8% | |
| 51.32% | 76 | 2.6 | 870 | 10,944 | 60.0% | 45.6% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 6.2 | 1,029 | 12,704 | 61.1% | 44.7% | |
| 60.27% | 73 | 5.8 | 1,069 | 11,904 | 56.3% | 63.4% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 6.2 | 973 | 13,315 | 58.6% | 54.5% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 1.9 | 852 | 11,199 | 66.7% | 44.9% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 5.8 | 1,010 | 12,767 | 64.5% | 47.4% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 6.4 | 957 | 11,391 | 48.3% | 42.1% | |
| 35.82% | 67 | 2.0 | 745 | 11,211 | 38.1% | 34.8% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 6.1 | 943 | 12,442 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 1.9 | 722 | 9,740 | 63.3% | 56.3% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 1.9 | 1,029 | 10,641 | 58.3% | 41.7% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 1.6 | 790 | 9,653 | 54.2% | 52.8% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.3 | 1,059 | 13,270 | 35.0% | 47.4% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 1.7 | 598 | 8,572 | 53.1% | 52.2% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.8 | 995 | 12,455 | 57.1% | 42.4% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.8 | 1,032 | 11,292 | 54.5% | 41.9% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 2.3 | 848 | 11,080 | 52.2% | 37.9% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.8 | 853 | 9,900 | 47.8% | 62.1% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.9 | 793 | 10,338 | 68.2% | 36.7% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 1,089 | 13,047 | 52.2% | 59.3% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 4.7 | 898 | 10,549 | 52.6% | 65.0% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 6.2 | 1,005 | 14,020 | 56.3% | 63.6% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.1 | 945 | 11,929 | 41.7% | 57.7% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 1.6 | 867 | 10,458 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 5.4 | 913 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 5.8 | 1,029 | 11,445 | 57.1% | 60.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 1.9 | 831 | 9,994 | 71.4% | 40.9% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 5.8 | 924 | 11,590 | 62.5% | 55.0% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 4.7 | 1,030 | 10,792 | 56.3% | 65.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.5 | 914 | 13,317 | 71.4% | 39.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 6.0 | 948 | 11,862 | 30.0% | 41.7% | |
| 35.29% | 34 | 5.4 | 900 | 12,093 | 37.5% | 34.6% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 3.4 | 944 | 11,908 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.5 | 819 | 10,346 | 37.5% | 58.8% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 4.5 | 1,089 | 11,524 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 1,013 | 13,007 | 76.9% | 58.8% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.2 | 1,108 | 12,943 | 77.8% | 25.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.5 | 900 | 10,156 | 53.9% | 43.8% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 2.4 | 943 | 11,625 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.5 | 1,026 | 11,682 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.5 | 1,056 | 12,923 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.0 | 1,015 | 12,396 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.7 | 850 | 11,199 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 5.5 | 888 | 11,399 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 4.8 | 1,004 | 12,390 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 4.2 | 1,164 | 10,763 | 72.7% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 5.3 | 844 | 10,878 | 53.9% | 53.9% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.8 | 822 | 9,684 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.1 | 906 | 11,317 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.8 | 851 | 9,542 | 84.6% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 2.4 | 884 | 11,304 | 28.6% | 58.8% | |
| 78.26% | 23 | 6.6 | 893 | 12,211 | 58.3% | 100.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.1 | 1,076 | 13,846 | 70.0% | 58.3% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 4.3 | 876 | 10,339 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.0 | 937 | 11,254 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 13,851 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.6 | 919 | 10,807 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.7 | 964 | 12,745 | 25.0% | 53.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.7 | 1,083 | 13,555 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 888 | 11,110 | 36.4% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 3.1 | 911 | 10,922 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.9 | 959 | 12,710 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.6 | 903 | 12,100 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,099 | 12,650 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.5 | 905 | 10,461 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 4.9 | 920 | 12,214 | 40.0% | 61.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,131 | 11,689 | 87.5% | 30.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.1 | 807 | 11,991 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.3 | 982 | 12,026 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.8 | 977 | 14,408 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.0 | 968 | 12,094 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 974 | 11,285 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 912 | 12,976 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 2.9 | 1,200 | 11,143 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,007 | 13,141 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.4 | 788 | 11,072 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 779 | 10,408 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,192 | 13,175 | 33.3% | 90.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.6 | 1,116 | 9,768 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.9 | 1,192 | 14,593 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,032 | 13,805 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,071 | 12,247 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.6 | 754 | 12,108 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.5 | 1,101 | 12,099 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.0 | 809 | 10,612 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.9 | 1,037 | 11,135 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.9 | 938 | 11,800 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.7 | 758 | 10,177 | 87.5% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 4.2 | 1,123 | 11,940 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.5 | 1,032 | 13,028 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.9 | 1,188 | 13,141 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.4 | 1,179 | 12,307 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.3 | 1,060 | 13,401 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.8 | 785 | 10,017 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.6 | 1,060 | 10,538 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 805 | 9,671 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 900 | 10,574 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 869 | 9,516 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,037 | 12,533 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.0 | 864 | 10,767 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 853 | 13,228 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.1 | 748 | 10,509 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.1 | 1,119 | 12,557 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.9 | 1,010 | 12,109 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.1 | 794 | 12,599 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 964 | 13,191 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 1,073 | 13,046 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 1,113 | 11,694 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 995 | 9,422 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,248 | 11,891 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 854 | 9,660 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 964 | 10,500 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.8 | 742 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.1 | 820 | 11,645 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.7 | 1,022 | 10,781 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,024 | 12,863 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 917 | 12,636 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 807 | 10,583 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.3 | 877 | 11,813 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.2 | 918 | 11,757 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.1 | 1,258 | 15,351 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 989 | 11,991 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.9 | 939 | 11,844 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.7 | 901 | 12,862 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 818 | 9,255 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.7 | 842 | 10,857 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.8 | 1,165 | 12,373 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 738 | 11,031 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 971 | 11,097 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 830 | 8,893 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 753 | 11,497 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 867 | 10,787 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 928 | 12,586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 1,100 | 10,263 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 832 | 9,454 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 936 | 10,652 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Brand vs Mel - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Brand do against Mel in League of Legends?
Brand wins the Brand vs Mel matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Mel's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 116 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Brand do against Mel in the early game?
In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Brand with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Brand do against Mel in the late game?
In the late game, Brand takes over the Brand vs Mel matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to 43.6%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Brand vs Mel matchup?
Brand wins the matchup against Mel with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Brand is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 116 games analyzed.
What is the best Brand build against Mel?
The best Brand build against Mel includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Mel?
The best Brand runes against Mel use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.6% win rate in the Brand vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Brand counter Mel?
Yes, Brand has a favorable matchup against Mel with a 51.7% win rate. Brand has a solid advantage over Mel in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Brand against Mel?
When playing Brand against Mel, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Mel. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.