Brand top build
Stats
Lore
Once a tribesman of the icy Freljord named Kegan Rodhe, the creature known as Brand is a lesson in the temptation of greater power. Seeking one of the legendary World Runes, Kegan betrayed his companions and seized it for himself—and, in an instant, the man was no more. His soul burned away, his body a vessel of living flame, Brand now roams Valoran in search of other Runes, swearing revenge for wrongs he could never possibly have suffered in a dozen mortal lifetimes.
Abilities
Brand's spells light his targets ablaze, dealing damage over 4 seconds, stacking up to 3 times. If Brand kills an enemy while it is ablaze he regains mana. When Blaze reaches max stacks on a Champion, siege minion, or large monster, it becomes unstable. It detonates in 2 seconds, applying spell effects and dealing massive damage in an area around the victim.
Brand launches a ball of fire forward that deals magic damage. If the target is ablaze, Sear will stun the target for 1.5 seconds.
After a short delay, Brand creates a Pillar of Flame at a target area, dealing magic damage to enemy units within the area. Units that are ablaze take an additional 25% damage.
Brand conjures a powerful blast at his target that spreads to nearby enemies, dealing magic damage. If the target is ablaze, Conflagration's spread is doubled.
Brand unleashes a devastating torrent of fire that bounces up to 5 times off of Brand and nearby enemies, dealing magic damage to enemies each time bounce. Bounces prioritize stacking Blaze to max on Champions. If a target is ablaze, Pyroclasm will briefly slow them.
Build
| Summoner Spells | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 53.2% | 55.8% |
 | 38.6% | 51.7% |
| Starting Items | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
  | 66.0% | 58.1% |
| Trinkets | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 59.1% | 51.1% |
 | 24.0% | 62.8% |
| Boots | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 | 88.0% | 56.1% |
 | 5.4% | 57.1% |
| Skills | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
 W  E  Q W W  R W E | 27.6% | 53.7% |
W Q E W W R W Q | 22.8% | 55.1% |
Runes
Matchups
| Champion | Games Played | Win % | KDA Difference | Damage Difference | Gold Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gnar | 24 | 63% | 0.0 | 6,525 | -469 |
 Garen | 16 | 69% | -0.2 | 8,452 | -611 |
 Jax | 15 | 60% | -0.0 | 2,942 | -1,529 |
 Irelia | 14 | 57% | -0.0 | 3,802 | -2,312 |
 Malphite | 14 | 57% | -1.2 | 5,809 | 26 |
 Darius | 14 | 64% | -0.5 | 4,298 | -841 |
 Gragas | 13 | 46% | 0.0 | 8,279 | 838 |
 Mordekaiser | 13 | 46% | -0.2 | 4,013 | -1,503 |
 Riven | 13 | 38% | -0.8 | 3,478 | -3,525 |
 Nasus | 12 | 42% | 0.5 | 11,356 | 5 |
 Sett | 12 | 67% | -0.1 | 7,196 | -558 |
 Urgot | 11 | 36% | -0.6 | 5,674 | -1,520 |
 Kayle | 11 | 73% | 0.0 | 8,988 | -936 |
 Sion | 11 | 64% | -0.0 | 12,863 | 195 |
 Renekton | 11 | 36% | -2.8 | 5,080 | -3,361 |
 Fiora | 11 | 64% | -0.2 | 5,194 | -1,836 |
 Teemo | 10 | 50% | 0.2 | 891 | 105 |
 Cho'Gath | 10 | 60% | -0.2 | 14,721 | 763 |
 Volibear | 10 | 60% | -0.1 | 8,871 | 778 |
 Ornn | 10 | 60% | -0.1 | 11,737 | 848 |
 Wukong | 9 | 67% | -0.6 | 6,809 | -1,615 |
 Camille | 9 | 33% | -0.5 | 5,325 | -1,594 |
 Aatrox | 9 | 67% | 0.3 | 7,652 | -113 |
 Vladimir | 7 | 43% | -1.6 | -61 | -3,441 |
 Shen | 7 | 43% | -1.6 | 11,651 | 247 |
 Yasuo | 6 | 50% | 1.2 | 8,009 | 129 |
 Yone | 6 | 50% | 1.7 | 12,200 | 672 |
 Poppy | 5 | 80% | -0.9 | 8,187 | 36 |
 Kennen | 5 | 60% | -0.3 | 1,665 | -849 |
 Akali | 4 | 50% | -1.4 | -135 | -1,296 |
 Quinn | 4 | 25% | -0.2 | 7,827 | -1,883 |
 Illaoi | 4 | 0% | 0.5 | 4,739 | -101 |
 Tryndamere | 3 | 0% | 0.5 | 14,861 | -848 |
 Singed | 3 | 67% | 2.2 | 5,106 | 1,162 |
 Gangplank | 3 | 33% | -0.9 | 6,028 | -2,873 |
 Vayne | 3 | 67% | 0.1 | 5,892 | -591 |
 Jayce | 3 | 67% | 1.9 | 14,262 | 2,525 |
 Viego | 3 | 100% | 4.2 | 4,682 | 1,059 |
 Dr. Mundo | 2 | 100% | -0.2 | 3,950 | 1,828 |
 Trundle | 2 | 50% | 0.7 | 15,299 | -2,883 |
 Heimerdinger | 2 | 100% | -0.1 | 4,887 | -857 |
 Yorick | 2 | 100% | 0.8 | 13,321 | -649 |
 Lux | 2 | 50% | -0.3 | 4,672 | 1,940 |
 Shyvana | 2 | 0% | -0.2 | 6,853 | -858 |
 Rengar | 2 | 0% | 0.0 | 9,046 | -1,042 |
 Sejuani | 2 | 50% | 1.3 | 14,496 | 3,509 |
 Kalista | 2 | 50% | 1.1 | 15,704 | -46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Brand skins are there?
There are 9 skins for Brand. They are Apocalyptic Brand, Vandal Brand, Cryocore Brand, Zombie Brand, Spirit Fire Brand, Battle Boss Brand, Arclight Brand, Eternal Dragon Brand, and the default skin.
Who counters Brand?
Brand is countered by Gragas, Mordekaiser, Riven.
Who does Brand counter?
Brand counters Gnar, Garen, Jax.
How do I play Brand top?
The exact items that you buy on any champion should differ from game to game, but the most common item build on top Brand is Liandry's Anguish first into Demonic Embrace and Zhonya's Hourglass. Players usually take Sorcerer's Shoes for boots.
Where should I play Brand?
70% of Brand players play support.