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Brand
Patch 16.2.1
SupportDifficulty
Easy
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Force fights in tight corridors (Dragon/Baron pits, jungle paths) where and can bounce and detonate between multiple targets rapidly.
Playstyle
An explosive area-of-effect battlemage who thrives in chaotic teamfights by spreading massive burn damage and causing chain-reaction explosions.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- +Passive % maximum health damage from allows you to melt tanks regardless of your gold income.
- +Unrivaled teamfight disruption once and start a chain reaction.
- +Mana sustain in lane is built directly into when you last hit or secure kills on ablaze targets.
- +Point-and-click spread with makes it very easy to apply pressure to multiple enemies at once.
Weaknesses
- -Zero mobility or defensive tools outside of a conditional skillshot stun on .
- -Highly vulnerable to assassins and long-range poke that can outrange .
- -Requires proper ability sequencing; using or on a non-ablaze target is often a waste.
- -Missing against a diver usually results in immediate death.
Abilities
Apply stacks by hitting spells. At 3 stacks, the target explodes. This is your primary damage source. In lane, focus on killing minions while they are ablaze to regain mana and stay in the fight longer.
Your only survival tool. Never lead with this unless you have no choice. Always apply or first to ensure the hit results in a stun.
Your main poke. It deals 25% more damage to targets already ablaze. For maximum burst, always hit the enemy with or before dropping the pillar.
Use this as your primary 'primer' for other spells. It's point-and-click, making it the most reliable way to start the blaze. If the target is already ablaze, the spread distance is massive—use this on minions to poke champions standing far back.
The ultimate teamfight tool. It bounces 5 times and prioritizes champions that don't have max stacks yet. If you are 1v1, stand close to the enemy so the fire bounces between them and you.
Teamfight Role
AoE Burn Menace
Stay in the backline and wait for the enemy to commit. Once they clump, use or to spread fire to as many targets as possible. Your goal is to trigger as many explosions as you can.
If an assassin is fed, hold exclusively to peel for yourself or your ADC; do not use it for damage until the threat is neutralized.
Combos
Standard Stun
->
The fastest way to peel yourself. Since E is point-and-click, it guarantees the target is ablaze for the Q projectile to stun them.
Max Damage Poke
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Use E to apply the burn, then W for the 25% bonus damage. Great for chunking enemies in lane without committing to an all-in.
The Full Chain
-> -> ->
Apply blaze with E, stun with Q to lock them in place, drop the empowered W, and finish with R to ensure detonations.
Teamfight Spread
-> ->
Lead with R in a clumped fight. Once the fire bounces, use E on an ablaze target to double the spread range and ignite the entire enemy team instantly.
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | You unlock the and combo, giving you kill pressure via a stun-lock and ignite. |
| Level 3 | Full access to your basic kit. You can now proc explosions for the first time. |
| Level 6 | provides massive objective control. You can now win 2v3 or 1v2 scenarios if the enemies clump together. |
| Level 11 | Second rank in and higher base damage on makes you a mid-game powerhouse. |
Tips & Tricks
- •You can buffer immediately after casting . If you are fast, the Q will hit just after the E applies, resulting in a 'hidden' stun.
- • can bounce off Brand himself. If you are 1v1 in the jungle, stand near the enemy so the fire bounces between the two of you for max damage.
- •Use on the caster minions and the one in the middle to instantly spread blaze to the enemy champion if they are standing nearby.
- •The 2-second delay on detonation is the perfect time to line up your to hit right as the explosion goes off.
- • prioritizes stacking blaze to max. This means it will naturally seek out targets that haven't exploded yet, helping you get the most AoE possible.
- •If you are low on mana, don't just poke. Use one ability on a dying minion wave to proc mana return.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Leading with →You lose your stun and only self-defense tool, making you an easy target for a dive.
- ✕Using on targets that aren't ablaze→You lose the 25% bonus damage, which is often the difference between a kill and a survived trade.
- ✕Ignoring the bounce distance on →Using R on a lone target far from others wastes the bounces and most of your ultimate's damage.
- ✕Over-extending for an spread→Because E has relatively short range, you often walk into hook or engage range and die before casting.
- ✕Focusing only on the backline→Brand is a tank shredder. Sometimes it is better to hit the frontline with to melt their health for your ADC.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached