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Runes: Standard
+10% Attack Speed
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+6 Armor
Spells:
Flash
Teleport
Items
Champion Build Guide
Hi! I'm ifound1dollar, a Diamond Vayne main in North America (spoiler: this isn't a Vayne guide). Braum is a bit of a pocket pick of mine, so I decided to make a guide for him!
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Passive: Concussive Blows
Braum's basic attacks and Winter's Bite apply stacks of Concussive Blows. Once the first stack has been applied, the basic attacks of any allied champion will generate Concussive Blows stacks. Upon reaching 4 stacks, the target is stunned for 1.25/1.5/1.75 seconds and takes 16 + (10 * level) Magic Damage. After an opponent is stunned from Concussive Blows, they no longer gain stacks and instead take 14-48 bonus Magic Damage from basic attacks for the next 8 seconds.
Braum's passive plays an important part in this playstyle. It's what allows him to be self-sustaining and able to stick to his targets, and the bonus damage is what allows the Attack Speed/bruiser build to work on him. None of Braum's basic abilities scale with damage, so the on-hit damage from this ability is vital. |
Q: Winter's Bite
Braum propels ice from his shield that travels forward in a line, dealing 60/105/150/195/240 (+2.5% of Braum's max. Health) Magic Damage and slowing the first enemy hit by 70% that decays over 2 seconds.
Winter's Bite is Braum's core ability, and his only offensive basic ability. It's what allows him to reach and stick to his targets, and allows his allies to stack Concussive Blows on an enemy when he's not in auto attack range.
Tip: Hitting an enemy champion with Winter's Bite will wind up Lethal Tempo (granted that you're using the rune), so try to hit your target from a distance before engaging. It'll usually result in Lethal Tempo activating right as you reach the enemy, allowing Concussive Blows to be stacked much quicker.
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W: Stand Behind Me
Braum leaps to the aid of a nearby ally, positioning himself between his target and their nearest enemy champion. On arrival, the ally gains 10/14/18/22/26 (+12% bonus Armor and Magic Resist) bonus resistances and Braum gains 10/14/18/22/26 (+36% bonus Armor and Magic Resist) bonus resistances for 3 seconds.
Stand Behind Me is a very strong defensive tool, as it increases both you and your ally's Armor and Magic Resist. It's also a pretty effective way to enter/flee a fight, granted that you have an ally nearby.
Tip: Stand Behind Me can be self-casted and used on minions. This helps with self-sustaining in a solo lane, as the increased defenses can mean the difference between winning and losing a trade. Also, because it can be cast on minions, it can be an effective way to escape a gank or simply flee from your enemy laner.
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E: Unbreakable
Braum raises his shield, creating a barrier that intercepts all oncoming, hostile projectiles for the next 3/3.25/3.5/3.75/4 seconds.
Braum takes no damage from the first projectile he intercepts and 30/32.5/35/37.5/40% reduced damage from intercepted projectiles thereafter, and gains 10% Movement Speed for the duration. Unbreakable is an incredibly useful defensive tool in any composition. There'll always be incoming projectiles, and the ability to block them is very useful (take blocking the enemy Ezreal's ult, for example). The fact that it continues to block projectiles beyond the first for a short time is an effective way to shut down the entire enemy team's comp.
Tip: In teamfights, you'll always want to hold this ability until you need to block an important projectile (like Nami's ult or Caitlyn's headshot on a trapped target). It blocks 100% of the damage from the initial projectile, so if used at the right time, you can turn a 1000+ damage Veigar ult into nothing. Even if timed incorrectly, the projectile will still be blocked, but you'll take 30-40% of the damage instead.
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R: Glacial Fissure
Braum slams his shield into the ground, dealing 150/300/450 (+60% Ability Power) Magic Damage to all enemies in a line as well as those in an X-radius area around him. The first champion hit is knocked up for 1-1.5 seconds based on distance from Braum for the first target hit in the fissure, every other target hit or within close vicinity is knocked up for 0.25 seconds.
For the next 4 seconds a field of ice remains, slowing enemies that enter the area by 40/50/60% for 0.25 seconds. Glacial Fissure is a very high-utility ability. It can be used to engage, disengage, or simply be an obstacle. Plus, it's got decent base damage, which is important since this playstyle doesn't utilize Ability Power. While this ability isn't necessarily a vital part of Braum's kit, it's still a very useful tool.
Tip: Glacial Fissure has a pretty long cast time, which can sometimes make it difficult to land. Therefore, it's often a good idea to wait until you've already closed in on and stunned an enemy before using this. It'll guarantee that the ability will land, and make it harder for the enemy to flee.
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RUNE STATS
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Blade of the Ruined King is a staple item for many bruisers, as it's incredibly efficient. It grants 40 Attack Damage, 25% Attack Speed, and 12% Life Steal, all of which are very useful early in the game, but also has an incredible passive and active. The passive causes auto attacks to deal 8% of the enemy's current Health as bonus Physical Damage, which is a great tool for taking down enemy bruisers and tanks. The active deals 100 Magic Damage and steals 25% Movement Speed from the enemy for 3 seconds. This is immensely useful for most bruisers, as it makes it much harder for the enemy to kite. |
Frozen Mallet is one of my favorite items. It grants a healthy mix of offensive and defensive stats, being 30 Attack Damage and 700 Health, but also packs a very useful passive for many bruisers. It causes auto attacks to slow enemies' Movement Speed by 40% for 1.5 seconds, making it much easier for Braum to stick to his targets. Plus, it makes him much tankier, as it grants more Health than any other item in the game, except Warmog's Armor. |
Even though Phantom Dancer is an item designed for Crit-based marksmen, it's incredibly efficient, and works really well with Braum. It grants 30% Attack Speed, 25% Critical Strike chance, 7% Movement Speed, and two strong passives. The stats all synergize well with this playstyle since Attack Speed is the core of the build, and Crit simply increases DPS, but the passives are the most impactful part. The first increases bonus Movement Speed by another 7% on top of the 7% it already grants, and also allows you to pass through units, which makes it much easier to stick to your target. The second grants a shield that lasts for 2 seconds when reduced below 30% Health, which is useful on any champion. |
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Your choice of fourth item should be based on the enemy team. For example, if they're heavy AD and you're having trouble surviving, you might want to get a Guardian Angel, or even a Dead Man's Plate if you're willing to compromise for less damage. You can even pick up a Black Cleaver if they're stacking Armor and you want to help you and your team deal more damage, or Titanic Hydra for more Health and raw damage. |
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Your final item, again, should be based on the enemy team's and your team's composition. For example, if your team has multiple carries who need extra peel, you should try to become a meat shield. Buy a Gargoyle Stoneplate and become a raid boss, or maybe even a Knight's Vow to peel better. Or maybe a Thornmail if your team needs healing reduction. If you're facing heavy Crit comps, you may want to buy a Randuin's Omen, or even an Adaptive Helm if they have lots of damage over time. |
Berserker's Greaves are the best choice with this build. They're disgustingly efficent, granting 35% Attack Speed and 45 bonus Movement Speed for a mere 1100g. They'll grant the perfect amount of Attack Speed for this build without having to spend well over 2000g and sacrificing an item slot. While Ninja Tabi or Mercury's Treads are typically a safe purchase for most bruisers, they simply aren't the best option in this situation. |
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