Brand + Infernal Conduit: The Unstoppable Burn Machine

The Most OP Combo in ARAM Mayhem?

If you’ve played more than a few games of ARAM Mayhem, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of a Brand with Infernal Conduit. It’s not just strong—it’s absolutely ridiculous.

Why It’s Broken

Infernal Conduit reduces your ability cooldowns whenever your damage-over-time effects tick on enemy champions. Brand’s passive, Blaze, ticks constantly on everyone he touches. This creates a feedback loop:

1. Hit abilities → Apply Blaze to multiple enemies
2. Blaze ticks → Cooldowns reset
3. Abilities come back up → Repeat

The result? Zero cooldowns during teamfights and non-stop burn damage that melts entire teams.

The Dream Build

For maximum carnage, look for these augments:

Priority	Augment	Why
1	Infernal Conduit	Core combo piece - enables infinite abilities
2	ADAPt	Converts bonus AD to AP, boosts total AP by 15%
3	Ethereal Weapon	Your burn now applies on-hit effects - rush BOTRK
4	Vulnerability	Enemies take 12% more damage from all sources

Pro Tip: The BOTRK Interaction

When you get Ethereal Weapon, immediately build Blade of the Ruined King. Your passive burn will now apply the BOTRK on-hit damage, which scales with enemy HP. Combined with your already insane damage, you’ll melt tanks and squishies alike.

How to Play It

1. Early game: Play normally, poke with W and E
2. Once you get Infernal Conduit: Go aggressive. Your cooldowns are basically non-existent
3. Teamfights: Hit as many people as possible with your abilities. The more Blaze stacks spreading, the faster everything comes back
4. Positioning: You can afford to be more aggressive than normal Brand since your E will always be up for the stun combo

Counterplay (If You’re Against It)

Honestly? There isn’t much. Your best options:

• Heavy sustain to outheal the burn (good luck)
• Quick burst to kill Brand before he gets rolling
• CC chains to lock him down
• Pray he doesn’t get the augment

What Makes This Combo Special

Players who have tried Brand with Infernal Conduit agree: it feels unfair. Having zero cooldowns during fights while burning everyone around you is incredibly fun to play, but frustrating to face.

For even more damage, pair it with Vulnerability and ADAPt. The bonus damage stacks up fast.

Verdict

If you get Brand and see Infernal Conduit in your augment choices, take it immediately. You’re about to have one of the most fun (and broken) games of your life. Just don’t be surprised when the enemy team surrenders at 10 minutes.

Broken Rating: 10/10 🔥