Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Braum
VS
Champion 2
Mel
vs

60.5%
Braum win rate vs Mel
Braum hard counters Mel
281
Games Analyzed
60.5%
Braum WR
39.5%
Mel WR
+840
Avg Gold Diff @15
Braum
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Braum
Level 2
Braum
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Braum
1 item
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Braum is strongest early game while Mel peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Mel has range advantage. Braum should look for short trades when Mel uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Braum Win Condition
E shield blocks projectiles, passive stun, R knockup
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
Braum

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Mel's engage tool
Mel

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Braum's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Braum's engage tool
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