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Xerath vs Brand SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Brand

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke and zone Brand's bot lane, denying enemy ADC safe wave access.
Control brush to limit (Q) stun angles and prevent his poke setup.
Prioritize ADC protection by holding (E) stun for peel and leverage (R) for disengage or follow-up.

Trading pattern

Use (W) slow to land (Q) poke, forcing Brand's ADC back and denying lane space.
Hold (E) stun defensively to peel Brand's empowered (Q) or punish overextensions.
Engage only when ADC can immediately follow up after (E) stun or (R) ultimate use.

Danger windows

Brand's empowered (Q) stun after applying Blaze threatens ADC positioning; hold peel for this.
(W) poke is dangerous when bot lane is clustered or brush is uncontrolled.
Level 6 (R) bounce can punish grouped fights; avoid clustering and maintain vision control.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (E) stun with ADC to punish Brand's stun setup.
Deny Brand brush control early to reduce his (W) poke effectiveness and stun threat.
Use wave pressure to create safe poke windows and enable ADC to safely access the wave.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E) stun unlocks strong peel and engage windows; coordinate with ADC for trades.
Level 6: (R) ultimate grants long-range follow-up and pick potential; use with ADC for all-ins.
First mana/AP item: enhances poke damage and wave control, increasing lane pressure.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into ADC access denial and force enemy ADC recalls.
Secure brush and river vision to prevent Brand's engage and enable safe ADC roams.
Use (R) and (E) to create pick opportunities and favorable 2v2 fights around dragon objectives.

Tip: For Xerath vs Brand, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup