Zilean Support performs well against Braum (53.1% win rate) based on 781 games. This matchup works well for Zilean players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Zilean Support vs Braum Support in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.3% popularity, Zilean constantly encounters meta-dominant Braum (5.8%, 11th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Zilean performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Unsealed Spellbook paired with Magical Footwear (59.6% win rate, 5.1% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Shurelya's Battlesong > Imperial Mandate > Luden's Companion with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 70%+ win rate against Braum.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (53.11%), Zilean trails in vision control (0.81 vs 0.86 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Zilean dominates both win rate (53.1%) and damage output (365 vs 343/min, 2nd among Support). The 22 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Zilean leads in both matchup win rate (53.1%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.90) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S |
| 53.1% | Matchup Winrate | 46.9% |
| 51.61% | Role Winrate | 51.63% |
| #9 | Winrate Rank | #8 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 5.8% |
| 3.3 | Average KDA | 2.9 |
| 298 | Gold per Minute | 291 |
| 0.81 | Wards per Minute | 0.86 |
| 365 | Damage per Minute | 343 |
The Zilean versus Braum matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Zilean deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Braum deals primarily magic damage (71.32%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Braum, ranking 31st (versus 42nd for Zilean) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.9 versus 3.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Zilean player to maintain constant pressure on Braum, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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