[2.3] Macho macho man - Braum guide
Macho macho man - Braum guide
Pros
- Has extreme power early and can invade the enemy with ease.
- Can stop a lot of damage and engages using his shield.
- Good in both engages and disengages, making him a very versatile tank.
- So far the only support that can give bonus AR and MR to his teammates.
- A very safe tank that can also dash away from danger, as opposed to other all-in tanks.
- Bulky af.
Cons
- Can be pressures quite easily during laning phase against long range adc's and mages
- Cannot block AOE skills and attacks, making close range champions strong against him
- Has to get in basic attack range for his passive to work properly.
Braum Build
Best Build Guide for Braum
Item Build Description
Additional information on the items
Here you have two options - either start with Boots of Speed or Cloth Armor . I'd take the boots if I'd like to create more pressure during early game, and the armor if I would like to rush Bramble Vest early in case the enemy support is Soraka or Nami for the anti-heal.
After that's done, you should really rush a full boot item, which should change depending on the enemy comp. I typically take Mercury's Treads for extra tenacity, but if the enemy doesn't have a lot of cc, I can switch to something else. As for me, I really like Redeeming Enchant because its cheap and very versatile.
Since Braum is almost always near his teammates, an item like Protector's Vow is very very very very good for him. Other then that, its really not a one way build. When it comes to playing tank support, your item choices should change depending on the enemy team's composition. Do they have a lot of close range enemies? Take Zeke's Convergence . Do they have a lot of magic damage? Take Force of Nature . Do they have a Yasuo that's on your butt 24\7 and his crits are giving you a hard time? Take Randuin's Omen . Learn the matchup and what the items do, and make your judgement based on that. Your smart :)
Braum Runes
Best Runes for Braum
Take Font of Life since braum is melee and can trigger it quite often. Weakness will allow your team to deal more damage. Loyalty directly affects your [braum:2] since it gives bonus defense to your teammate, and Pack Hunter will allow you to snowball with more ease.
Skill Order
How to distribute skill points
Summoner Spells
When to take which summoners
Combos
Learn how to maximize the champions potential
Sometimes when you are ganking or hiding, try to use a basic attack BEFORE you use your Winter's Bite If you are in close range, the slow will allow you to fully stack your passive on the enemy easier.
This combo will be used to save your teammates in a pinch. Use Stand Behind Me to dash to them, then Unbreakable to block incoming damage, finally use Winter's Bite to slow down the enemy or reverse the tide and counter-attack him.
Using Redeeming Enchant as soon as you ult will almost guarantee a hit on at least the first enemy that was knocked up. Also, it looks really cool XD
Braum Matchups & Counters
Detailed information on how to play matchups and counters
If your teammate gets hooked - just use Stand Behind Me and dash to save them!
How to be good on the job
1. Don't be afraid to invade early. Braum is the strongest early game support because of his passive stun.
2. You can use Stand Behind Me to dash not only to teammates, but to minions as well. Use this to save yourself from danger.
3. Unbreakable will also block minion damage. Use your shield to defend a turret in case these little guys are trying to take it down.
4.Remember that Unbreakable also gives bonus movement speed. Use it while your roaming to get to places faster.
5. When walking into the fog of ward to either ward or check bushes, make sure your Unbreakable is activated. This will help you block a possible ambush, or even mind-trick your enemy into thinking that you have vision at their hiding place, forcing them to reposition.
6. Unbreakable will block the first damage COMPLETELY. Use it right before you are about to get hit by heavy skillshots such as Trueshot Barrage or Chum The Waters .
7. When fighting for jungle objectives, make sure to save your shield to block possible range CC such as Encore or Tidal Wave .
8.Drink one cup of milk a day and exercise those muscles. You gotta stay strong :)