Brand vs Darius · Top lane matchup

Core game plan

Brand has long range to poke for free, Darius gets kited to death, and once Rylai's is out, he's completely locked down.

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

5:5.

Levels 1-3: Use range advantage, poke with W, avoid getting pulled by E.Laning phase: Keep distance, poke with E and Q. After Darius misses E, trade back.Level 6 power spike: With ult, keep distance when Darius has Noxian Might, use Phase Rush.Mid-game transition: After Rylai's, kiting is stronger, but watch out for Darius Ghost+Flash engage.Teamfights: Stay backline, deal damage, use ult and Rylai's slow to split the battlefield.

Detailed breakdown

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