Lucian - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Lucianvs Brand

BMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lucian vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lucian wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Brand based on 20 games. Lucian holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lucian build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lucian vs Brand matchup.

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Lucian Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lucian 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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Lucian - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Lucian
70.0% WR
VS
Brand vs Lucian matchup - 30.0% win rate
Brand
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Lucian vs Brand Matchup?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Brand matchup
Winner
Lucian
Matches: 20
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.7
1,049
DMG / min
1,007
16,740
Gold / game
13,409
275
Heal / min
59
478
DMG Mitigated / min
431
0.1
CC / min
1.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
73.3%
Late Game WR
26.7%

Lucian vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Lucian vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Lucian wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Brand's 30.0%, giving Lucian a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Lucian 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 crowd control, where Brand leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lucian players can confidently pick into Brand and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Brand away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lucian vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Lucian wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

Lucian is favored during the laning phase against Brand, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lucian holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Lucian
5.7Brand
Lucian significantly out-farms Brand by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Lucian 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
1,049Lucian
1,007Brand
Lucian deals 42 more champion damage per minute than Brand. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Brand choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Lucian's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
16,740Lucian
13,409Brand
Lucian generates a commanding 3,331 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Lucian 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
0.1Lucian
1.4Brand
Brand brings significantly more crowd control than Lucian, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Brand far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Lucian should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
753Lucian
490Brand
Lucian vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 263 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lucian 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
Lucian
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Lucian early game win rateLucian60.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand40.0%
Late Game
Lucian
73.3%
+46.7% advantage
Lucian late game win rateLucian73.3%
Brand late game win rateBrand26.7%

Lucian dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Lucian can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lucian is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 73.3% win rate — 46.7 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Lucian, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lucian 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 Lucian Runes Against Brand

Precision rune tree - Lucian primary runes vs BrandPrecision
Press the Attack - best Lucian rune vs BrandPresence of Mind - best Lucian rune vs BrandLegend: Bloodline - best Lucian rune vs BrandCoup de Grace - best Lucian rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Lucian secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Lucian rune vs BrandMagical Footwear - best Lucian rune vs Brand
57.1% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Lucian to press their advantage against Brand, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Lucian 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
46.38%2766.787013,23449.2%44.2%
48.74%2386.789113,09144.3%51.3%
55.65%2306.785612,72760.4%51.3%
50.00%1866.986513,21351.8%48.5%
53.06%1476.788313,35357.4%50.5%
54.86%1446.894013,80754.8%54.9%
53.03%1326.899514,25658.3%50.0%
47.15%1237.090413,49151.2%45.0%
57.14%986.794413,96360.0%55.9%
51.06%946.683112,80847.7%54.0%
44.44%816.897113,26940.6%46.9%
58.75%806.689214,04957.6%59.6%
50.00%686.587812,29748.5%51.4%
39.06%646.787011,83138.7%39.4%
50.00%607.182813,85629.2%63.9%
43.40%537.089313,30950.0%40.5%
56.25%486.886614,66945.5%59.5%
51.06%476.782611,16748.3%55.6%
57.45%476.898913,41670.0%48.1%
37.21%436.888913,05838.1%36.4%
46.34%416.782313,03133.3%56.5%
52.94%346.896015,08066.7%48.0%
50.00%286.786912,90340.0%55.6%
35.71%286.580411,30431.6%44.4%
48.00%257.087812,52057.1%36.4%
40.00%256.495212,26111.1%56.3%
54.17%246.385112,99841.7%66.7%
54.17%247.187411,73958.3%50.0%
39.13%237.062110,33737.5%42.9%
52.17%236.983313,81655.6%50.0%
80.95%216.91,08112,74666.7%100.0%
70.00%206.61,04916,74060.0%73.3%
37.50%166.985113,21042.9%33.3%
60.00%156.870013,22380.0%50.0%
61.54%137.369015,3180.0%72.7%
33.33%126.686212,78514.3%60.0%
27.27%115.982311,65316.7%40.0%
60.00%107.278411,81040.0%80.0%
50.00%107.199014,88166.7%42.9%
66.67%96.789512,864100.0%62.5%
77.78%97.01,07315,891100.0%71.4%
33.33%96.777214,09433.3%33.3%
50.00%87.41,09713,49325.0%75.0%
25.00%87.21,05214,45766.7%0.0%
37.50%86.81,06414,14733.3%40.0%
14.29%76.71,05714,3820.0%25.0%
28.57%76.31,05812,6500.0%50.0%
57.14%76.697413,244100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.71,09112,777100.0%25.0%
66.67%68.292112,22166.7%66.7%
33.33%66.676713,1300.0%50.0%
40.00%56.87629,31866.7%0.0%
100.00%56.774414,546100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.882514,0850.0%40.0%
20.00%57.11,17413,7430.0%33.3%
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Lucian vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lucian do against Brand in League of Legends?

Lucian wins the Lucian vs Brand matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Brand's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lucian do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Lucian has the advantage against Brand with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Lucian players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lucian do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Lucian takes over the Lucian vs Brand matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to 26.7%. Lucian scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lucian vs Brand matchup?

Lucian wins the matchup against Brand with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Lucian is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Lucian build against Brand?

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

What are the best Lucian runes against Brand?

The best Lucian runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Lucian vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lucian counter Brand?

Yes, Lucian has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 70.0% win rate. Lucian strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Lucian against Brand?

When playing Lucian against Brand, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.