Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Rakanvs Brand

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

Rakan vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rakan wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Brand based on 23 games. Rakan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Brand matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Rakan - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
56.5% WR
VS
Brand vs Rakan matchup - 43.5% win rate
Brand
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Brand Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Brand matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 23
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
1.0
CS / min
2.2
292
DMG / min
809
9,885
Gold / game
11,340
260
Heal / min
89
1,086
DMG Mitigated / min
344
1.2
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Rakan vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Brand's 43.5%, giving Rakan a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Rakan 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 Rakan leads by 913 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan 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.

Rakan vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Rakan in League of Legends

Brand is favored during the laning phase against Rakan, 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
1.0Rakan
2.2Brand
Brand significantly out-farms Rakan by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Brand a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rakan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
292Rakan
809Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Rakan by 517 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rakan 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
9,885Rakan
11,340Brand
Brand generates a commanding 1,455 more gold per game than Rakan. This substantial economic advantage means Brand consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rakan should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Rakan
1.1Brand
Both Rakan 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
1,346Rakan
433Brand
Rakan vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 913 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan 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 Rakan Build Against Brand

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Brand are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan50.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand50.0%
Late Game
Rakan
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan58.8%
Brand late game win rateBrand41.2%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rakan and Brand, with Rakan holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Rakan 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 Rakan Runes Against Brand

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs BrandResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs BrandFont of Life - best Rakan rune vs BrandBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs BrandUnflinching - best Rakan rune vs Brand
Domination rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs BrandDomination
Sixth Sense - best Rakan rune vs BrandUltimate Hunter - best Rakan rune vs Brand
60.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Rakan to press their advantage against Brand, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Rakan 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
41.03%1171.12497,87136.0%44.8%
42.68%821.12648,07642.9%42.5%
48.05%771.12578,70832.3%58.7%
63.08%651.02639,22357.1%67.6%
39.34%611.02777,81632.1%45.5%
49.12%571.12618,37053.9%45.2%
51.92%521.22628,07651.7%52.2%
47.06%511.12617,95134.8%57.1%
64.29%421.02698,98264.3%64.3%
47.62%421.12328,54750.0%46.4%
51.22%411.12478,06129.4%66.7%
36.84%381.02407,11650.0%25.0%
46.88%321.12517,63550.0%44.4%
56.67%301.02447,46153.9%58.8%
46.43%281.12838,77441.7%50.0%
46.15%261.02607,82240.0%50.0%
56.00%250.92457,95258.3%53.9%
73.91%231.02818,01975.0%72.7%
47.83%231.02209,07760.0%44.4%
69.57%231.12939,62357.1%75.0%
47.83%231.02679,31614.3%62.5%
56.52%231.02929,88550.0%58.8%
59.09%221.12866,73357.1%62.5%
59.09%221.12468,27070.0%50.0%
50.00%221.02769,01450.0%50.0%
23.81%211.02458,36325.0%23.5%
42.86%211.32567,76936.4%50.0%
30.00%201.13117,51936.4%22.2%
55.00%201.12869,12657.1%53.9%
52.63%191.32087,86366.7%40.0%
47.37%191.74198,63555.6%40.0%
55.56%181.13128,29785.7%36.4%
52.94%171.12607,54850.0%55.6%
23.08%131.32616,74625.0%20.0%
50.00%101.43148,26150.0%50.0%
44.44%91.12228,43360.0%25.0%
62.50%80.92899,98466.7%60.0%
42.86%71.22629,698100.0%33.3%
33.33%61.127211,8330.0%40.0%
50.00%61.22598,55250.0%50.0%
40.00%51.02607,5400.0%50.0%
20.00%51.02687,38533.3%0.0%
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Rakan vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Brand in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Brand matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Brand's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rakan do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Brand with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Brand matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Brand matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Brand with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Brand?

The best Rakan build against Brand includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Zeke's Convergence with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Rakan runes against Brand?

The best Rakan runes against Brand use the Resolve primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Brand?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 56.5% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Rakan against Brand?

When playing Rakan 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.