Talk:Brand/@comment-24621775-20180227212859/@comment-26808509-20180314092838

Although you still want Liandrys and Rylais as core, I allways build at least a Lost Chapter first in midlane. It's just good at everything it does and gives you literally everything you want for the lane: AP, Mana, CDR and Mana refund on Level up. Depending on the match up and my lead I then either leave it until late game or I upgrade it.

Usually I upgrade it if I'm way ahead of my opponent, because Luden's gives you better burst and better/faster waveclear than Rylais an Liandrys could, also it's a cheaper poweerspike that can push your lead further. If I'm behind however I just farm till I have my core and try to Group up with my team. Because although both items synergize well with Brands kit, non of them are acutally powerfull in 1v1 Scenarios and don't give the power boost you want if you are ahead.

Getting core items is important, but flexibility and the ability to adapt is important too. This means Rylais + Liyandrys rush isn't allways the best choice. This factors in situations like playing against a fed Zed too!