Support · Normal DraftMatchup guidePatch 16.20.1

Braum vs Udyr

Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.

Role fit

SupportBraum

Braum has an established low-income Support plan with useful lane pressure, protection, engage or team utility.

Primary role

Historical referenceRecommendation review pending

These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.

Recommendation patch: 16.16 Data Dragon
Build validation patch: 16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch: 16.20.1 Data Dragon

Normal Draft · Support

Evidence-supported Braum Support

Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.

Primary role

Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1

World Atlas

400 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

First item

Solstice Sleigh

400 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

Boots

Locket of the Iron Solari

2,200 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

Core

Plated Steelcaps

1,200 gold

This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.

Late

Knight's Vow

2,300 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

Flexible

Bandlepipes

2,300 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

Against repeated attacks

Frozen Heart

2,500 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

Complete build choices

Choose the route before play

Recommendation review pending

AlternativeToo much healingApply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.

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Best when: Apply anti-heal only when repeated healing is materially changing fights.

First itemSolstice Sleigh
BootsLocket of the Iron Solari
CorePlated Steelcaps
Morellonomicon
FlexibleBandlepipes
Against repeated attacksFrozen Heart

AlternativeCrowd controlMikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

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Best when: Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

First itemSolstice Sleigh
BootsLocket of the Iron Solari
CorePlated Steelcaps
Mikael's Blessing
FlexibleBandlepipes
Against repeated attacksFrozen Heart

AlternativeCannot start fightsShurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

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Best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

First itemSolstice Sleigh
BootsLocket of the Iron Solari
CorePlated Steelcaps
Shurelya's Battlesong
FlexibleBandlepipes
Against repeated attacksFrozen Heart

Runes and summoner spells

Runes and summoner spellsBraumSupport

Stay close enough to protect the Bot partner, then use Exhaust when a committed enemy can reach the pair.

Normal Draft

Primary tree

Resolve

Guardian

Font of Life

Bone Plating

Revitalize

Secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit Delivery

Cosmic Insight

Summoner spells

Flash

Exhaust

Coordinate the Bot pair

Check which defensive spell the Bot partner selected before duplicating Heal, Barrier or Exhaust.

Match the lane threat

Exhaust answers a committed damage dealer; Ignite adds pressure and anti-heal; Heal protects both nearby partners.

Matchup notes

What changes when Udyr is opposite you?

Pre-game kit comparison

Strategic interaction

Counter-engage safely

Durability and layered protection help absorb an entry and answer it around the carry.

Mid to late

Control and protection become clearer once teams group around objectives and carries need a front line.

Your plan

Use the route you prepared

Keep Vex visible before committing. The second Bot-lane champion and nearby Jungler can change whether the same engage is safe.

Ability reminders

Braum reminders

Work with your allies to stack Concussive Blows, encourage them to basic attack marked targets.
Leap in front of squishy friends and shield them from projectiles with Unbreakable.
Glacial Fissure leaves a powerful slow zone, position it well to split teamfights and slow the enemy approach.

Ability reminders

Against Udyr

Udyr has limited ranged options, try to keep distance.
After using the more powerful, Awakened version of an ability, Udyr cannot Awaken other abilities for some time.

Static alternatives

Compare the problem before changing the plan

These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.

Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.

Crowd control

Mikael's Blessing

Mikael's removes eligible crowd control from an ally; check that the effect can actually be cleansed.

Cannot start fights

Shurelya's Battlesong

Shurelya's movement speed helps the team engage or disengage when positioning is the problem.

Ability reference

Compare both kits

Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1

Braum

P
Concussive Blows
Concussive Blows is an automatic part of the kit involving damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
Q
Winter's Bite
Winter's Bite contributes a slowing effect and protection or sustain. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 8/7.5/7/6.5/6 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Listed range 1000
W
Stand Behind Me
Stand Behind Me is part of Braum's W pattern. Read its listed effect first, then track the cooldown and condition that make the next use valuable.
Cooldown 12/11/10/9/8 · Cost 40 · Listed range 650
E
Unbreakable
Unbreakable contributes protection or sustain and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 16/14/12/10/8 · Cost 30/35/40/45/50 · Listed range 25000
R
Glacial Fissure
Glacial Fissure contributes a slowing effect. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 130/115/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range 1250

Udyr

P
Bridge Between
Bridge Between is an automatic part of the kit involving basic-attack interaction. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
Q
Wilding Claw
Wilding Claw contributes basic-attack interaction and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 6 · Cost 20 · Listed range 600
W
Iron Mantle
Iron Mantle contributes protection or sustain. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 6 · Cost 40
E
Blazing Stampede
Blazing Stampede contributes hard crowd control. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 6 · Cost 40 · Listed range 600
R
Wingborne Storm
Wingborne Storm changes a following cast rather than acting as an isolated button. Choose the version needed before committing, then check the current tooltip for each upgraded effect.
Cooldown 6 · Cost 40 · Listed range 370

Adapt the plan

What to do when the game changes

Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.

Even plan

Balance lane pressure with protection for the carry

Lane

Hold the ability that makes opponents respect your lane and trade when both Bot-lane partners are ready.

Map play

Recall and move on safe wave timings; an unsupported roam can cost the carry an entire wave or a dive.

Fights

Control one approach and keep enough protection for the enemy's most likely engage.

Pings, movement and objectives

Braum Support map plan

Turn information into a shared decision. Move with an ally and preserve the tool that makes the next fight safe.

Ahead

Make the lead open the map

Ping: Use On My Way before changing angle, then Assist Me on Dragon after Bot is safe to move. Use Danger if the carry starts following through an unsafe route.
Map movement: Roam after a pushed wave, shared recall or when the carry can collect safely. Deep wards still require the Jungler or another nearby ally.
Objective: Arrive early, clear the enemy entrance and hold the key engage or peel spell. Do not chase away from Dragon and hand the opponent a free route back in.

Even

Create one clear numbers advantage

Ping: Use On My Way before an engage or roam, Enemy Missing as soon as a lane opponent disappears, and Danger when your carry cannot follow.
Map movement: Leave only on a safe wave or recall timing. If the carry would lose a full wave or face a dive, stay Bot and communicate that you are not moving.
Objective: Help Bot finish the wave, then enter river with the Jungler. Set vision before starting and avoid turning an even objective into an unseen gamble.

Behind

Stop the next loss before seeking a play

Ping: Use Retreat or Danger before an ally enters darkness, Enemy Missing immediately, and Assist Me when you need company to restore defensive vision.
Map movement: Do not abandon a crashing wave or vulnerable carry. Move after the wave is stable and use the nearest safe ward line rather than forcing deep vision.
Objective: If your team cannot enter river safely, ping Retreat and trade for farm, vision or another map resource. Contest only after creating a safe route together.

Objective setup

Four calls, in order

Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

1
Before the move
Around a minute before Dragon, ping the plan, spend gold if needed and make sure Bot and Mid know whether they can move.
2
Enter together
Walk with the Jungler or another ally. Sweep one route, place useful entrance vision and never face-check alone.
3
Before starting
Check nearby waves and enemy positions. Hold the spell that either starts a reachable fight or protects your main damage dealer.
4
During the contest
Keep enemies away from the safe entrance, mark the reachable threat and avoid chasing so far that Dragon is left unprotected.

Later objectives: Use the same pattern for Rift Herald or Baron: communicate first, move through controlled vision with an ally, then choose engage or peel before the fight begins.

Keep preparing

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