Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
41.9%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gragasvs Brand

FFighterMage
Patch26.14
Matches81,210
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gragas vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Brand wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Gragas based on 5 games. Gragas wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Brand matchup.

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Gragas Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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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Gragas - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Gragas
20.0% WR
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Brand vs Gragas matchup - 80.0% win rate
Brand
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Gragas vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Gragas vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.7
CS / min
2.7
873
DMG / min
1,249
12,451
Gold / game
13,599
248
Heal / min
90
652
DMG Mitigated / min
409
1.3
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Gragas vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Gragas vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gragas's 20.0%, giving Brand a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gragas controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gragas 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 sustain, where Gragas leads by 401 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gragas players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Brand 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.

Gragas vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

Brand is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, 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
2.7Gragas
2.7Brand
Gragas and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
873Gragas
1,249Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Gragas by 377 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gragas 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
12,451Gragas
13,599Brand
Brand generates a commanding 1,148 more gold per game than Gragas. This substantial economic advantage means Brand consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gragas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Gragas
1.3Brand
Both Gragas and Brand 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
900Gragas
499Brand
Gragas vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 401 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Gragas Build Against Brand

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Brand are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Gragas 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 Gragas vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gragas
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas0.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand0.0%
Late Game
Brand
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas20.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gragas and Brand, with Gragas 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.

Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Gragas. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gragas has the edge early, but Brand 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 Gragas Runes Against Brand

Sorcery rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs BrandSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Gragas rune vs BrandManaflow Band - best Gragas rune vs BrandTranscendence - best Gragas rune vs BrandScorch - best Gragas rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Hextech Flashtraption - best Gragas rune vs BrandJack Of All Trades - best Gragas rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

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


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gragas 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
70.00%106.591010,46466.7%75.0%
30.00%106.194211,3680.0%42.9%
57.14%74.977212,91933.3%75.0%
57.14%74.91,02411,35033.3%75.0%
42.86%75.56967,87233.3%50.0%
50.00%60.883411,68550.0%50.0%
80.00%52.966711,72875.0%100.0%
40.00%52.71,08216,7760.0%40.0%
60.00%55.77948,27233.3%100.0%
20.00%52.787312,4510.0%20.0%
60.00%56.372110,001100.0%50.0%
0.00%20.65477,6720.0%0.0%
100.00%16.61,03712,8950.0%100.0%
100.00%17.51,07714,8770.0%100.0%
100.00%18.45488,585100.0%0.0%

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Gragas vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Brand in League of Legends?

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

How does Gragas do against Brand in the early game?

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

How does Gragas do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Gragas vs Brand matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gragas vs Brand matchup?

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

What is the best Gragas build against Brand?

The best Gragas build against Brand includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gragas runes against Brand?

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

Does Gragas counter Brand?

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

How do I play Gragas against Brand?

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