MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Brand vs Karthus
What is Brand's win rate vs Karthus?
In ADC, Brand wins 51% against Karthus across 93 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 328 gold.
Does Brand counter Karthus?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Brand over 93 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 Karthus as Brand
When Brand is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 70% over 40 games; 300 down, it drops to 36% over 53.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 70% | 40 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 36% | 53 |
| First blood | 59% | 46 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 62% | 50 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:18; the level 6 spike lands around 7:11. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Brand build in ADC?
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.