Braum

Overview

Braum is a defensive support who excels at protecting allies, disrupting enemy engages, and controlling fights with layered crowd control. His kit is designed around peeling carries and turning enemy aggression against them. When played well, Braum can completely shut down dive attempts and make teamfights much safer for his backline.

Strengths

• Excellent peel for carries
• Very strong against projectile-based champions
• Reliable crowd control in extended fights
• Strong defensive teamfight presence
• Can punish aggressive engages very well

Weaknesses

• Less threatening in lane without follow-up damage
• Can struggle if teammates cannot use his passive well
• Not as explosive as engage supports
• Needs good positioning to block key abilities
• Can be less impactful if forced to start fights alone

Early Game

In the early game Braum should look for short defensive trades and protect his ADC from aggressive enemies. His passive can create strong all-in windows if his lane partner can follow up quickly. Stay patient and avoid forcing plays that your duo cannot finish.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Braum's teamfight value rises sharply. He can protect carries around objectives, absorb important projectiles, and control enemy frontliners with repeated crowd control. Staying close to your most important damage dealer is usually the right approach.

Late Game

In late game fights Braum should focus on denying engages and keeping high-value allies alive. His shield, passive, and ultimate all become extremely valuable when both teams are grouped. Good timing and positioning are more important than forcing hero plays.

Tips & Tricks

• Stay near your carry when the enemy team has strong dive.
• Use your shield to block the most important projectile, not just any damage.
• Track when your passive can be quickly activated by allies.
• Your ultimate is strongest when it disrupts enemy movement and engage timing.
• Peeling is often more valuable than chasing low health targets.