MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Brand vs Kalista
What is Brand's win rate vs Kalista?
In ADC, Brand wins 58% against Kalista across 127 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Brand behind by 302 gold.
Does Brand counter Kalista?
The numbers call it close: 58% for Brand over 127 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Kalista as Brand
When Brand is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 71% over 49 games; 300 down, it drops to 50% over 78.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 71% | 49 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 50% | 78 |
| First blood | 71% | 58 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 74% | 42 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 62% | 64 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:20; the level 6 spike lands around 7:16. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Brand build in ADC?
Into Kalista specifically, Brand finishes Blackfire Torch first most often: 53.7% over 54 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Brand core is Blackfire Torch, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Liandry's Torment: 57.5% across 3,313 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (8,923 games).
Skill plan: Brand players max W first and take W at level 1.