Braum: The Heart of the Freljord

Braum is a champion in League of Legends primarily played in the support position, classified as a Warden. This Heart of the Freljord uses Mana (311 – 1195.93 at max level) and deals Magic damage. Braum was released on May 12, 2014, and is currently in patch V26.03.

📊 Base Statistics

💡 Passive Stacking: 4 stacks = 26-216 damage + 1.25-1.75s stun! Allies help stack! Perfect engage tool!

🛡️ Passive: Concussive Blows

Target Immunity: 8 / 6 / 4 (based on level)

INNATE: Braum’s basic attacks and Winter’s Bite each apply a stack of Concussive Blows to their target for 4 seconds, refreshing on subsequent applications and stacking up to 4 times. Once the first stack has been applied, any allied champion’s basic attack applies an additional stack to the target on-hit.

The fourth stack against a target consumes them all to deal 26 – 216 (based on his level) magic damage and stun them for 1.25 – 1.75 (based on his level) seconds.

This effect cannot apply to the same target more than once every few seconds. During this immunity period, affected targets take bonus magic damage equal to 40% of the trigger damage from Braum’s basic attacks.

❄️ Q: Winter’s Bite

Cost: 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 Mana  |  Cooldown: 8 / 7.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 6s  |  Cast Time: 0.25s  |  Range: 1050 / 990

ACTIVE: Braum propels ice from his shield in the target direction, dealing magic damage to the first enemy hit and slowing them by 70% decaying over 2 seconds.

🏃 W: Stand Behind Me

Cost: 40 Mana  |  Cooldown: 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 / 8s  |  Cast Time: NONE  |  Target Range: 650

ACTIVE: Braum dashes to put himself between the target ally and the closest visible enemy champion within 1500 units, and upon arrival grants himself and the ally bonus armor and bonus magic resistance for 3 seconds.

Stand Behind Me can be self cast to instantly grant Braum the bonus resistances.

🛡️ E: Unbreakable

Cost: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 Mana  |  Cooldown: 16 / 14 / 12 / 10 / 8s  |  Cast Time: NONE  |  Angle: 180°

ACTIVE: Braum sets his shield in the target direction for a duration, creating a barrier in front of him that intercepts all incoming hostile projectiles and reduces the damage Braum takes through it. The first instance of damage dealt by a champion from this direction is reduced by 100%. Unbreakable does not affect turrets.

While his shield is raised, Braum also gains 10% bonus movement speed and ghosting.

🌊 R: Glacial Fissure (Ultimate)

Cost: 100 Mana  |  Cooldown: 120 / 100 / 80s  |  Cast Time: 0.5s  |  Range: 1200

ACTIVE: Braum leaps into the air and slams his shield into the ground, creating a fissure from the impact that travels forth in the target direction, dealing magic damage to enemies within its path as well as those around Braum.

The first target hit is knocked up for at least 0.6 seconds, increased if they are further away from Braum. All other enemies hit are knocked up for 0.6 seconds.

A field of ice is created along the fissure’s path, lasting for 4 seconds and slowing enemies within the area every 0.25 seconds. The field disappears after the duration ends in the same order and speed it was created with.

💡 Pro Tip: E blocks first damage 100%! Tank dangerous skillshots (like Ashe R) for carries! Insane utility!

🎯 Strategies and Gameplay Tips

Early Game (Levels 1-6)

• Passive Stacking: 4 stacks = 26-216 damage + 1.25-1.75s stun! Allies help stack! Hit enemy with Q/auto!
• Q Engage: Q = 70% slow + applies passive stack! Follow with autos for passive stun!
• W Protection: Dash to ally for 20-40 + 12% armor/MR! SELF gets 36% bonuses! Position between carry + enemy!

Mid Game (Levels 7-13)

• E Projectile Block: First damage = 100% reduction! Block dangerous skillshots! 35-55% reduction after!
• R Engage: 150-450 damage + first target 0.6-2s knockup! 4s slow field (40-60%)! Perfect engage!
• Full Combo: R knockup → Q slow + stack → W to ally → auto for passive stun!

Late Game (Level 14+)

• Teamfight Positioning: Stand between carries + enemies! W to endangered ally! E to block burst!
• R Zone Control: 4s slow field = massive zone! Use to divide enemy team or protect objectives!

❌ Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

• Not Stacking Passive: Passive = 4 stacks for 1.25-1.75s stun! Always complete stacks with allies!
• Poor W Targeting: W positions between ally + nearest enemy! Choose correct ally to protect!
• Wasting E: E blocks first damage 100%! Save for dangerous skillshots (Ashe R, Caitlyn R)!
• Bad R Angle: R knockup scales with distance! Aim for max range on priority targets!

⚙️ Recommended Build and Itemization

Core Items

• Locket of the Iron Solari: Perfect for teamfight protection! Synergizes with W resistances!
• Mobility Boots: Roaming + engage speed! Essential for W dashes!
• Frozen Heart: Armor + mana + attack speed slow! Perfect tank item!

Situational Items

• Zeke’s Convergence: Empowers ADC after R! Great synergy!
• Thornmail: Against heavy AD teams! Reflects damage!
• Abyssal Mask: Magic resist + damage amplification for allies!

⚔️ Counter Picks & Matchups

✅ Braum Counters

1. Ashe

Why: E blocks Ashe R completely! Passive stun stops her kiting. Dominates lane.

2. Caitlyn

Why: E blocks Caitlyn R (100% reduction)! W dashes to carry for protection. Perfect counter.

3. Jinx

Why: E blocks Jinx R! Passive stun stops passive resets. Great protection for carries.

❌ Braum is Countered By

1. Zyra

Why: Plants bypass E shield! AoE damage through protection. Roots stop W mobility.

2. Brand

Why: Percentage health damage ignores tankiness. E can’t block all abilities. AoE damage.

3. Vel’Koz

Why: True damage from passive. Outranges Braum. E can’t block all angles.

FAQ

Q: How does passive stacking work?

A: Braum autos/Q apply stacks. Allies help stack! 4 stacks = 26-216 damage + 1.25-1.75s stun! Target immune 8/6/4s after!

Q: Does E block all projectiles?

A: YES! E intercepts ALL hostile projectiles from direction! First damage = 100% reduction, then 35-55%!

Q: How does W positioning work?

A: W dashes to ally, positions between ally + nearest enemy (within 1500 units)! Ally gets 12% bonuses, Braum gets 36%!

Q: Is Braum good for beginners?

A: YES! Simple kit, iconic protection. However, E timing + W positioning require practice!