Braum abilities, skills, runes, items and playstyle guide for support lane.

Braum excels as a protective tank support, using his muscular frame and shield to protect allies while setting up plays. He counters melee supports well but struggles against ranged lanes.

Core Abilities

• Prioritize Q > E > W > R
• Get 2-3 points in Q early for lane pressure
• Max E after for increased shield effectiveness
• Max W last for late-game tankiness

Skill Usage Tips

• Q applies passive and slows enemies
• E blocks projectiles and reduces damage
• W grants resistances when jumping to allies
• R creates knockup zone and slows

Recommended Runes Primary: Resolve

• Guardian
• Font of Life
• Bone Plating
• Unflinching

Secondary: Inspiration

• Perfect Timing
• Cosmic Insight

Core Items Starting:

• Steel Shoulderguards
• Health Potions

Essential:

1. Evenshroud
2. Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads
3. Winter's Approach
4. Knight's Vow

Situational:

• Randuin's Omen (vs crit)
• Spirit Visage (vs magic damage)
• Thornmail (vs healing)
• Zeke's Convergence (with auto-attack ADC)

Playstyle Guide

• Position between ADC and threats
• Apply passive with Q then auto-attack
• Time E to block key abilities
• Engage with R > Q combo when advantageous
• Roam to support mid after pushing lane
• Peel for carries in teamfights

Counter matchups: Strong vs: Leona, Nautilus, Alistar Weak vs: Karma, Lulu, Zyra

Focus on mastering protective positioning and timing your shield ability to maximize Braum's effectiveness as a defensive support.

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