MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Brand
In Mid, Ryze wins 50% against Brand across 196 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 Ryze behind by 68 gold.
Does Ryze counter Brand?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Ryze over 196 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Brand as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 57% over 98 games; 300 behind drops it to 43% over 98.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:36; the level 6 spike lands around 5:12. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.