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Vel'Koz vs Brand SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vel'Koz vs Brand

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use long-range (Q) poke angles to pressure Brand and create ADC follow-up opportunities.
Deny Brand brush control to limit his (Q) stun setup and reduce enemy engage angles.
Maintain river vision to track Brand's roam timer and protect your ADC from poke setups.

Trading pattern

Use split (Q) angles and layer (W) for poke, holding (E) to peel against Brand's engage.
Avoid using (E) for poke when Brand's engage cooldowns are up to preserve disengage.
Engage only when (E) is available and ADC can immediately follow through brush or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Respect Brand's empowered (Q) stun after he applies Blaze; avoid clustered positioning.
Beware of (W) poke from brush or fog angles that can zone your ADC.
Avoid channeling (R) without peel ready, as Brand can punish your immobility and burst.

Early game

Win the level 2 poke race by landing (Q) plus (E) knockup to secure lane priority.
Control side brush to prevent Brand from applying Blaze and threatening empowered (Q) stuns.
Coordinate with your ADC to crash the wave before roaming, ensuring their safety against Brand's poke.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your knockup and poke combo; contest wave only with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 completes your poke pattern; use it around brush control and Brand's cooldowns.
Level 6 enables burst laser (R); use it with confirmed ADC follow-up or defensive resets.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied Brand ADC positioning and forced recalls.
Use brush denial and river vision to set up dragon control and safe roams.
Leverage (E) peel and (R) burst with ADC follow-up for favorable 2v2 fights and teamfight entry.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup