Braum Support struggles against Swain (48.8% win rate) based on 479 games. This matchup can be tricky for Braum players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Braum Support vs Swain Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Braum dominates the meta (11th most popular, 5.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Swain (3.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Braum's higher tier rating, Swain wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Swain's kit specifically counters Braum's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Guardian + Font of Life combination (48.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Frozen Heart, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Braum's superior warding (0.86 wards/min, 31st among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Swain leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and damage (765 vs 343/min). Braum must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Braum maintains better KDA (2.90, 10th place vs 29th for Swain), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 51.63% | Role Winrate | 50.68% |
| #8 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 5.8% | Pickrate | 3.4% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 2.4 |
| 291 | Gold per Minute | 331 |
| 0.86 | Wards per Minute | 0.72 |
| 343 | Damage per Minute | 765 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Braum versus Swain matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Braum deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Swain deals primarily magic damage (85.74%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Braum is superior vision control (ranked 31st among supports) (versus 51st for Swain), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.4 versus 2.9) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Braum player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Swain player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
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Guard allies within 350 units of you, and allies you target with spells for 2.5s. While G…
Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Gain 6 - 12 (level scaling) Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and fo…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
+18 Summoner Spell Haste+10 Item Haste
Increases attack speed by 10%
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
