Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vladimirvs Brand

BMageFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Brand wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Vladimir based on 7 games. Vladimir wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Brand matchup.

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Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir 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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Vladimir - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
28.6% WR
VS
Brand vs Vladimir matchup - 71.4% win rate
Brand
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Brand Matchup?

Brand wins the Vladimir vs Brand matchup
Winner
Brand
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
6.7
CS / min
6.2
812
DMG / min
1,001
12,471
Gold / game
12,507
945
Heal / min
114
559
DMG Mitigated / min
386
0.1
CC / min
1.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
28.6%
Late Game WR
71.4%

Vladimir vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Vladimir's 28.6%, giving Brand a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 crowd control, where Brand leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vladimir 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.

Vladimir vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Brand wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Vladimir
6.2Brand
Vladimir edges out Brand by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
812Vladimir
1,001Brand
Brand heavily out-damages Vladimir by 189 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
12,471Vladimir
12,507Brand
Vladimir and Brand generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 35 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Vladimir
1.1Brand
Brand brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.0 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. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,503Vladimir
500Brand
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 1,003 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir Build Against Brand

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Brand are Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Vladimir 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 Vladimir vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Brand early game win rateBrand0.0%
Late Game
Brand
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir28.6%
Brand late game win rateBrand71.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vladimir and Brand, with Vladimir 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Vladimir. 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 — Vladimir 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 Vladimir Runes Against Brand

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs BrandSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Vladimir rune vs BrandNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs BrandTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs BrandGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Brand
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs BrandPrecision
Last Stand - best Vladimir rune vs BrandLegend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs Brand
25.0% WR

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


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

Vladimir 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
63.46%526.71,06711,95759.1%66.7%
53.66%417.090211,80053.3%53.9%
51.35%376.91,03912,28946.7%54.5%
38.89%366.891111,08242.9%36.4%
50.00%347.01,14912,31654.5%47.8%
63.64%336.91,18212,26575.0%57.1%
63.64%336.71,12612,15453.9%70.0%
56.67%306.51,11711,90043.8%71.4%
44.83%297.395612,28533.3%50.0%
46.15%266.81,00411,40346.7%45.5%
38.46%266.698911,75458.3%21.4%
44.00%257.098710,00945.5%42.9%
28.57%216.77779,98130.0%27.3%
47.37%197.081910,41650.0%45.5%
72.22%186.898914,0230.0%81.3%
55.56%186.889912,71775.0%50.0%
76.47%177.297112,91885.7%70.0%
41.18%175.98238,24223.1%100.0%
47.06%177.492712,50133.3%54.5%
50.00%166.880711,75340.0%54.5%
40.00%157.21,05911,09860.0%30.0%
53.33%157.21,21214,08340.0%60.0%
57.14%147.11,01412,72375.0%50.0%
57.14%146.61,14712,88350.0%60.0%
66.67%126.91,01711,65150.0%75.0%
58.33%126.81,05114,51750.0%60.0%
50.00%126.08329,65140.0%57.1%
54.55%116.91,13611,61140.0%66.7%
81.82%117.09729,87680.0%83.3%
60.00%106.594014,815100.0%50.0%
60.00%106.782512,955100.0%50.0%
40.00%106.59299,30440.0%40.0%
50.00%107.198213,5110.0%50.0%
30.00%107.383010,0710.0%50.0%
40.00%106.71,05111,69560.0%20.0%
55.56%96.797110,47480.0%25.0%
50.00%86.476710,46225.0%75.0%
75.00%87.11,03311,19375.0%75.0%
50.00%86.71,01212,15950.0%50.0%
50.00%86.285511,66025.0%75.0%
42.86%76.378213,19450.0%40.0%
71.43%76.56468,00650.0%100.0%
42.86%75.61,27811,63366.7%25.0%
28.57%76.781212,4710.0%28.6%
42.86%77.41,21610,64775.0%0.0%
57.14%76.65298,18650.0%100.0%
42.86%77.383412,00150.0%40.0%
71.43%77.41,12713,14133.3%100.0%
14.29%78.21,10213,19050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.279211,7450.0%40.0%
33.33%67.181911,62250.0%0.0%
33.33%67.773810,61733.3%33.3%
50.00%66.98408,66550.0%50.0%
50.00%67.51,46515,476100.0%40.0%
33.33%67.384813,27950.0%25.0%
33.33%66.47578,48550.0%0.0%
16.67%65.91,09010,4830.0%25.0%
50.00%66.567210,68675.0%0.0%
66.67%67.21,29613,8650.0%80.0%
60.00%56.09737,85266.7%50.0%
40.00%57.393010,27133.3%50.0%
20.00%56.91,01414,0690.0%25.0%
40.00%57.189714,1750.0%50.0%
40.00%57.899511,6160.0%50.0%
40.00%56.383710,62650.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,26810,44350.0%33.3%
60.00%57.61,22512,77366.7%50.0%
0.00%55.75088,5610.0%0.0%
80.00%57.21,38615,289100.0%66.7%
0.00%56.39599,0960.0%0.0%
40.00%56.580110,43966.7%0.0%

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Vladimir vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Brand in League of Legends?

Brand wins the Vladimir vs Brand matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Vladimir's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vladimir do against Brand in the early game?

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

How does Vladimir do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Brand takes over the Vladimir vs Brand matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Brand matchup?

Brand wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Brand?

The best Vladimir build against Brand includes Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Brand?

The best Vladimir runes against Brand use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Vladimir vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Brand?

No, Vladimir struggles against Brand with only a 28.6% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Brand?

When playing Vladimir 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.