Xerath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
4.3%

Xerathvs Brand

AMageSupport
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Xerath vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Xerath wins with a 59.7% win rate (+19.4%) over Brand based on 139 games. Xerath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Xerath vs Brand matchup.

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Xerath Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Xerath 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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Xerath - 59.7% win rate in this matchup
Xerath
59.7% WR
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Brand vs Xerath matchup - 40.3% win rate
Brand
40.3% WR

Who Wins the Xerath vs Brand Matchup?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Brand matchup
Winner
Xerath
Matches: 139
59.7%
Win Rate
40.3%
3.9
CS / min
3.6
944
DMG / min
787
11,240
Gold / game
10,244
84
Heal / min
105
266
DMG Mitigated / min
344
1.0
CC / min
1.0
57.9%
Early Game WR
42.1%
61.0%
Late Game WR
39.0%

Xerath vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Xerath vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 139 recent matches analyzed, Xerath wins with a 59.7% win rate compared to Brand's 40.3%, giving Xerath a 19.4 percentage point advantage. Xerath 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 Brand leads by 99 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Xerath 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.

Xerath vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Xerath wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.9Xerath
3.6Brand
Xerath and Brand farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
944Xerath
787Brand
Xerath heavily out-damages Brand by 157 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Brand should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Xerath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,240Xerath
10,244Brand
Xerath generates a commanding 996 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Xerath 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
1.0Xerath
1.0Brand
Both Xerath and Brand provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
350Xerath
449Brand
Brand heals and mitigates 99 more damage per minute than Xerath, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Brand to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Xerath.

Best Xerath Build Against Brand

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Xerath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Xerath against Brand are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Xerath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 72.7% win rate across 11 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 Xerath vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Xerath
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Xerath early game win rateXerath57.9%
Brand early game win rateBrand42.1%
Late Game
Xerath
61.0%
+22.0% advantage
Xerath late game win rateXerath61.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand39.0%

Xerath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Xerath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Xerath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.0% win rate — 22.0 points above Brand. Extended games heavily favor Xerath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Xerath 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 Xerath Runes Against Brand

Sorcery rune tree - Xerath primary runes vs BrandSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Xerath rune vs BrandManaflow Band - best Xerath rune vs BrandTranscendence - best Xerath rune vs BrandScorch - best Xerath rune vs Brand
Inspiration rune tree - Xerath secondary runes vs BrandInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Xerath rune vs BrandCosmic Insight - best Xerath rune vs Brand
73.3% WR

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


Xerath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Xerath'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 Xerath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Xerath matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%3393.989310,99649.3%49.3%
53.37%1936.51,02912,23260.2%47.0%
46.56%1896.898712,09536.1%54.7%
51.34%1876.41,07211,72562.5%43.0%
46.55%1742.584810,16650.6%43.3%
55.63%1516.61,02512,08257.1%54.7%
61.59%1515.11,04712,08961.5%61.6%
51.35%1486.597011,70251.5%51.3%
59.71%1393.994411,24057.9%61.0%
49.22%1283.793211,59354.8%46.5%
44.88%1272.082610,79653.7%38.4%
47.20%1256.086111,08432.1%58.3%
61.02%1183.092210,63267.9%55.4%
51.35%1113.093411,30362.8%44.1%
51.35%1112.086210,31251.2%51.4%
40.37%1091.983910,10236.0%44.1%
53.77%1066.21,01812,32259.5%50.7%
39.62%1065.986511,20644.4%36.1%
50.00%1066.193511,53158.0%42.9%
51.46%1032.083710,36656.8%47.5%
39.22%1026.21,00210,93534.9%42.4%
57.00%1006.21,04212,07857.1%56.9%
51.16%866.01,02311,32360.0%45.1%
50.60%836.41,04312,17462.2%41.3%
51.22%825.993710,73955.6%47.8%
44.30%795.089011,41346.1%43.4%
41.56%776.297111,72445.5%38.6%
52.63%765.691811,20461.3%46.7%
45.21%733.296511,03638.7%50.0%
52.86%706.01,04112,85058.3%50.0%
42.65%686.21,05011,49235.3%50.0%
56.72%676.21,06612,83356.0%57.1%
50.77%656.41,09812,09744.4%55.3%
41.54%652.082310,40529.6%50.0%
53.13%646.192311,06848.1%56.8%
56.45%626.01,07711,47056.3%56.7%
42.62%616.31,02712,06642.9%42.4%
62.30%616.41,13812,04657.7%65.7%
45.00%605.888511,19141.7%47.2%
60.34%582.188810,86750.0%63.6%
50.00%586.41,06712,43360.9%42.9%
49.12%576.41,09613,66866.7%41.0%
41.07%562.687611,35135.7%42.9%
58.93%566.51,01910,94663.3%53.9%
48.15%546.51,11412,30552.6%45.7%
58.49%536.11,06712,23366.7%53.1%
55.77%522.28209,64060.0%50.0%
49.02%512.18119,63655.2%40.9%
34.04%476.31,00212,04436.8%32.1%
55.32%475.891312,24270.6%46.7%
41.30%462.37769,28542.9%40.0%
63.04%466.41,06412,05482.3%51.7%
45.65%466.397711,52245.5%45.8%
37.78%453.288910,54340.0%36.7%
53.33%451.77599,96752.6%53.9%
51.11%452.181010,51450.0%51.7%
41.86%435.71,07310,50226.3%54.2%
65.12%436.61,09612,36560.0%69.6%
60.98%413.490611,30682.3%45.8%
50.00%382.190010,17160.0%43.5%
54.05%376.51,00412,37950.0%57.9%
44.44%361.96558,85258.8%31.6%
47.22%366.287810,87747.6%46.7%
58.33%362.19179,70359.1%57.1%
54.29%356.084311,68056.3%52.6%
45.71%356.41,10512,70454.5%41.7%
65.63%322.388810,61169.2%63.2%
53.33%302.68168,09147.1%61.5%
70.00%306.61,00511,71672.2%66.7%
40.00%302.081510,64157.1%34.8%
53.33%305.895312,22761.5%47.1%
51.72%292.092511,25360.0%47.4%
39.29%284.489012,06741.7%37.5%
55.56%276.81,03112,74854.5%56.3%
42.31%266.11,18512,00966.7%29.4%
38.46%266.21,14711,25940.0%37.5%
84.00%256.51,28514,46487.5%82.3%
64.00%257.099211,62064.3%63.6%
56.00%251.77439,08746.7%70.0%
44.00%255.188711,31925.0%52.9%
45.83%245.387110,59269.2%18.2%
39.13%232.61,02111,34040.0%38.5%
47.62%211.87408,57962.5%38.5%
52.38%216.61,06811,08772.7%30.0%
70.00%206.51,01912,27766.7%72.7%
42.11%196.61,10513,93433.3%50.0%
64.71%176.91,11612,79070.0%57.1%
64.71%177.594611,77572.7%50.0%
50.00%166.41,01511,60750.0%50.0%
46.67%156.299411,40380.0%30.0%
53.33%155.71,15012,19750.0%55.6%
50.00%145.582411,49450.0%50.0%
50.00%141.980110,67920.0%66.7%
71.43%146.487311,03350.0%87.5%
41.67%125.01,12912,40925.0%50.0%
50.00%122.697011,28950.0%50.0%
33.33%126.71,07411,21240.0%28.6%
72.73%116.31,01214,37366.7%75.0%
54.55%116.297312,14050.0%60.0%
45.45%115.81,19114,10350.0%42.9%
80.00%106.81,00312,97575.0%83.3%
70.00%101.97198,14571.4%66.7%
50.00%102.61,06111,19850.0%50.0%
40.00%105.692413,7630.0%50.0%
50.00%102.48009,77540.0%60.0%
40.00%102.773410,03025.0%50.0%
40.00%102.984812,24933.3%50.0%
22.22%96.41,01213,0690.0%33.3%
33.33%96.51,08312,62450.0%28.6%
55.56%96.594411,72875.0%40.0%
44.44%96.392112,979100.0%16.7%
50.00%83.486512,03133.3%60.0%
62.50%84.11,07511,58950.0%75.0%
50.00%86.781911,23440.0%66.7%
50.00%81.89349,05650.0%50.0%
25.00%82.974610,03025.0%25.0%
62.50%86.81,13613,8880.0%62.5%
100.00%76.01,02912,542100.0%100.0%
57.14%75.91,1309,752100.0%25.0%
42.86%73.41,21011,11966.7%25.0%
33.33%62.59847,27620.0%100.0%
83.33%65.91,14015,094100.0%75.0%
66.67%65.21,00011,67966.7%66.7%
100.00%66.31,25313,190100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.81,20611,6770.0%100.0%
80.00%55.71,15914,414100.0%66.7%

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Xerath vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Xerath do against Brand in League of Legends?

Xerath wins the Xerath vs Brand matchup with a 59.7% win rate compared to Brand's 40.3%, a 19.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 139 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Xerath do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Xerath has the advantage against Brand with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Xerath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Xerath do against Brand in the late game?

In the late game, Xerath takes over the Xerath vs Brand matchup with a 61.0% win rate compared to 39.0%. Xerath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Xerath vs Brand matchup?

Xerath wins the matchup against Brand with a 59.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 19.4 percentage point advantage means Xerath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 139 games analyzed.

What is the best Xerath build against Brand?

The best Xerath build against Brand includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 72.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Xerath runes against Brand?

The best Xerath runes against Brand use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 73.3% win rate in the Xerath vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Xerath counter Brand?

Yes, Xerath has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 59.7% win rate. Xerath strongly counters Brand in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Xerath against Brand?

When playing Xerath 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.