League of Legends · v16.13.1

Standard build

Matchup plan

Take Ignite. Ghost doesn't help against Sylas because his range is short and you'll enter his E range to farm. Brand has no interrupt, so Ignite is better for damage. First item: Liandry's Torment for CD and mana. Second: Rylai's Crystal Scepter is essential for slow; without it, it's hard to land skills and kite. Third: situational - Void Staff if high MR, Zhonya's or Banshee's for survivability, Oblivion Orb if heavy healing. Finally, Rabadon's Deathcap. Never buy Demonic Embrace; it's overpriced and inefficient.

Rune variants

Take Ignite. Ghost doesn't help against Sylas because his range is short and you'll enter his E range to farm. Brand has no interrupt, so Ignite is better for damage.

Brand vs Sylas · Mid lane matchup

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Core game plan

Brand has long range and strong poke. Sylas's dash can be stunned by Q, making trades favorable. Take Ignite to match his damage.

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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

5:5.

5:5.

Level 1 take E, poke while he last-hits.Level 2 take Q, bait his E then stun and disengage.At 6, watch for Sylas stealing your ult; keep distance.Mid game roam and use your range advantage.Teamfights: stay back, poke with E, use R to zone.

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Detailed breakdown

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