Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gragasvs Brand

CFighterMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gragas vs Brand is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gragas wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Brand based on 6 games. Brand wins the early laning phase while Gragas 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Brand - 50.0% win rateBrand(50.0%)
Gragas - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gragas
50.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Gragas matchup - 50.0% win rate
Brand
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gragas vs Brand Matchup?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Brand matchup
Winner
Gragas
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.4
CS / min
3.4
693
DMG / min
1,060
10,758
Gold / game
11,794
412
Heal / min
120
799
DMG Mitigated / min
441
1.3
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gragas vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Gragas vs Brand matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gragas wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, giving Gragas a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Brand controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Brand needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gragas leads by 650 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gragas has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Brand'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.

Gragas vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.4Gragas
3.4Brand
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
693Gragas
1,060Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Gragas by 367 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
10,758Gragas
11,794Brand
Brand generates a commanding 1,036 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
1.2Brand
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
1,210Gragas
561Brand
Gragas vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 650 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

Sorcerer'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, Shadowflame and Morellonomicon. 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
Brand
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas0.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand100.0%
Late Game
Gragas
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas60.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand40.0%

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

Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Brand must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas 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 Gragas Runes Against Brand

Resolve rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs BrandResolve
Aftershock - best Gragas rune vs BrandFont of Life - best Gragas rune vs BrandConditioning - best Gragas rune vs BrandOvergrowth - best Gragas rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Cash Back - best Gragas rune vs BrandJack Of All Trades - best Gragas rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

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


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.90%516.574610,70854.2%55.6%
42.50%406.172412,47457.1%34.6%
29.03%315.677110,52341.7%21.1%
38.71%316.17259,26238.1%40.0%
58.62%296.882012,18766.7%56.5%
48.15%276.082410,59075.0%26.7%
37.04%276.274910,81341.7%33.3%
51.85%275.81,04811,65063.6%43.8%
42.31%266.383711,44850.0%30.0%
52.00%256.579811,54460.0%46.7%
48.00%256.07369,08560.0%30.0%
27.27%225.775910,2719.1%45.5%
57.14%215.76179,91670.0%45.5%
47.62%216.079712,10325.0%61.5%
50.00%206.573112,57740.0%53.3%
60.00%206.285411,55075.0%50.0%
57.89%196.21,01111,05255.6%60.0%
42.11%196.380410,42740.0%44.4%
50.00%181.968010,81627.3%85.7%
61.11%187.197311,35762.5%60.0%
47.06%176.072010,65733.3%62.5%
43.75%167.076911,07930.0%66.7%
31.25%163.869511,23750.0%25.0%
53.33%155.589311,60050.0%55.6%
66.67%151.270812,36150.0%77.8%
66.67%156.585110,46855.6%83.3%
60.00%156.278511,68033.3%77.8%
50.00%146.497311,05950.0%50.0%
50.00%146.372010,58033.3%80.0%
35.71%143.674910,71822.2%60.0%
42.86%145.35968,80740.0%50.0%
35.71%146.584112,49450.0%33.3%
64.29%146.072110,40566.7%62.5%
50.00%143.96128,96337.5%66.7%
42.86%145.579911,02914.3%71.4%
28.57%145.86898,90236.4%0.0%
53.85%136.575310,71650.0%55.6%
61.54%136.082113,28475.0%55.6%
69.23%131.778312,79166.7%71.4%
30.77%134.383013,4830.0%36.4%
53.85%131.267711,587100.0%33.3%
50.00%125.991212,28650.0%50.0%
63.64%111.871212,79140.0%83.3%
54.55%112.878011,4630.0%60.0%
54.55%115.07339,69150.0%57.1%
45.45%116.376411,99875.0%28.6%
63.64%112.071912,64560.0%66.7%
36.36%112.477112,69750.0%28.6%
27.27%116.468211,0130.0%42.9%
40.00%103.05398,28520.0%60.0%
60.00%102.363012,32875.0%50.0%
50.00%104.67039,81825.0%66.7%
50.00%107.01,08412,9320.0%83.3%
40.00%106.66238,96850.0%0.0%
30.00%106.37129,48133.3%25.0%
70.00%101.859111,60150.0%83.3%
22.22%92.35098,56350.0%0.0%
55.56%95.887612,94275.0%40.0%
44.44%95.47449,03566.7%33.3%
55.56%93.377712,17540.0%75.0%
88.89%94.865010,56580.0%100.0%
55.56%96.285612,03160.0%50.0%
44.44%95.869611,14325.0%60.0%
55.56%96.395011,20660.0%50.0%
44.44%91.85418,01666.7%0.0%
25.00%83.860510,1510.0%33.3%
62.50%85.87069,56260.0%66.7%
25.00%84.070912,5060.0%33.3%
37.50%81.160110,3250.0%75.0%
75.00%81.36329,66680.0%66.7%
57.14%73.972212,76750.0%60.0%
85.71%70.955613,400100.0%83.3%
57.14%76.380010,586100.0%40.0%
28.57%71.576712,02150.0%20.0%
42.86%74.768710,37633.3%50.0%
85.71%75.899512,747100.0%66.7%
57.14%76.266213,607100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.079912,13733.3%50.0%
28.57%73.86809,81240.0%0.0%
50.00%64.266710,29250.0%50.0%
16.67%66.08019,26533.3%0.0%
66.67%61.78029,07666.7%66.7%
66.67%66.063710,491100.0%33.3%
50.00%62.874912,63233.3%66.7%
33.33%61.079914,37250.0%25.0%
66.67%65.64549,38466.7%66.7%
33.33%65.86319,79550.0%25.0%
33.33%61.968411,71325.0%50.0%
50.00%63.469310,7580.0%60.0%
50.00%62.64578,23850.0%50.0%
40.00%55.994913,2510.0%66.7%
60.00%52.158111,51266.7%50.0%
100.00%56.984711,414100.0%100.0%
0.00%56.093712,5960.0%0.0%
40.00%56.194812,797100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.895511,91466.7%50.0%
80.00%55.31,18312,00266.7%100.0%
60.00%56.297212,82850.0%66.7%

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Gragas vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Brand in League of Legends?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Brand matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Gragas do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Brand has the advantage against Gragas with a 100.0% 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 Gragas do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Gragas vs Brand matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gragas vs Brand matchup?

Gragas wins the matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gragas is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gragas build against Brand?

The best Gragas build against Brand includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Morellonomicon with Sorcerer'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 Resolve 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?

Yes, Gragas has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate. Gragas slightly edges out Brand in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Gragas against Brand?

When playing Gragas against Brand, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Brand. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.