Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 24Updated 9/11/2026, 9:15:17 PM
Confidence: Medium+4.2% vs 50%24 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Brand edge
Brand can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Brand edge
Convert leads before Kassadin scales or roams.
Level 6+
Brand edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Brand edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Brand is 54.2% in this matchup.
- Brand is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Brand into Kassadin — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Brand page (Support): Deathfire Touch Build · 45.8% WR · 24 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 29Updated 9/11/2026, 8:38:13 PM