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4 CostBest Braum build for TFT Set 16 with 68.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Braum builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (68.25% top four rate, +12.90% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (66.70% top four rate, +11.35% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (64.12% top four rate, +8.77% difference)
Braum Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Braum in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Braum's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Braum?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Braum, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Braum's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Braum, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Braum's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Braum, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Braum's effectiveness.
Braum Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Braum's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Braum's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Braum in Set 16
High PriorityBraum is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Braum item build achieves a 68.3% top four rate, which is +12.9% higher than Braum's base rate of 55.4%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Braum Itemization in Set 16
Braum's best item build provides +12.9% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Braum achieves 15.8% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Braum has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Braum Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Braum itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Braum has a base top four rate of 55.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Braum item build achieves a 68.3% top four rate, representing a +12.9% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Braum achieves 63.9% top four rate (+8.5% vs base) with 3.80 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Braum achieves a 15.8% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Braum a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Braum
- When you find Braum early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Braum's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Braum
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Braum Items in TFT Set 16
The best Braum item is Protector's Vow with a 65.24% win rate (+9.89% vs base), 16.22% first place rate, and 4.08% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.31% pick rate and 58.74% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Braum items are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 65.24% | +9.89% | 16.22% | 4.08% | 4,704 | ||
 | B | 64.77% | +9.42% | 15.74% | 5.33% | 6,140 | ||
  | A | 64.39% | +9.04% | 17.02% | 2.75% | 3,165 | ||
| 4 | | B | 64.01% | +8.66% | 15.01% | 8.62% | 9,936 | |
| 5 | | B | 63.54% | +8.19% | 16.08% | 3.61% | 4,166 | |
| 6 | | B | 62.66% | +7.31% | 15.25% | 8.70% | 10,027 | |
| 7 |  | B | 62.64% | +7.29% | 14.57% | 10.42% | 12,011 | |
| 8 | | B | 62.58% | +7.23% | 13.53% | 11.07% | 12,761 | |
| 9 | | B | 61.99% | +6.64% | 15.95% | 3.22% | 3,715 | |
| 10 | | B | 60.88% | +5.53% | 14.30% | 8.75% | 10,089 | |
| 11 | | B | 58.74% | +3.39% | 13.41% | 12.31% | 14,192 |
Best Braum Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Braum artifact item is Prowler's Claw with a 91.67% win rate (+36.32% vs base), 20.34% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Lightshield Crest with a 0.30% pick rate and 64.76% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Braum artifact items are Prowler's Claw, Hullcrusher, and The Indomitable.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 91.67% | +36.32% | 20.34% | 0.01% | 12 | ||
| A | 78.13% | +22.77% | 19.98% | 0.11% | 128 | ||
| A | 74.37% | +19.02% | 20.80% | 0.27% | 316 | ||
| 4 | A | 69.57% | +14.22% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 23 | |
| 5 | A | 68.79% | +13.44% | 20.26% | 0.24% | 282 | |
| 6 | A | 68.42% | +13.07% | 19.53% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 7 | A | 68.38% | +13.03% | 17.85% | 0.10% | 117 | |
| 8 | A | 66.90% | +11.55% | 19.97% | 0.25% | 284 | |
| 9 | A | 66.67% | +11.32% | 19.85% | 0.04% | 48 | |
| 10 | A | 65.48% | +10.13% | 20.15% | 0.07% | 84 | |
| 11 | A | 64.76% | +9.41% | 20.64% | 0.30% | 349 | |
| 12 | A | 64.63% | +9.28% | 16.90% | 0.07% | 82 | |
| 13 | A | 64.29% | +8.94% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 28 | |
| 14 | A | 63.53% | +8.18% | 18.63% | 0.29% | 340 | |
| 15 | A | 60.00% | +4.65% | 20.95% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 16 | A | 57.02% | +1.67% | 21.96% | 0.10% | 114 | |
| 17 | B | 51.85% | -3.50% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 27 | |
| 18 | A | 51.16% | -4.19% | 24.31% | 0.04% | 43 | |
| 19 | A | 46.15% | -9.20% | 21.01% | 0.01% | 13 |
Best Braum Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Braum radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 81.82% win rate (+26.47% vs base), 18.05% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.19% pick rate and 49.33% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Braum radiant items are Radiant Sterak's Gage, Radiant Protector's Vow, and Radiant Morellonomicon.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 81.82% | +26.47% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 11 | ||
| B | 80.00% | +24.65% | 14.34% | 0.02% | 20 | ||
| A | 77.78% | +22.43% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 18 | ||
| 4 | B | 75.00% | +19.65% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 5 | A | 68.42% | +13.07% | 20.21% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 6 | B | 66.67% | +11.32% | 14.45% | 0.10% | 111 | |
| 7 | B | 65.85% | +10.50% | 14.02% | 0.04% | 41 | |
| 8 | B | 63.89% | +8.54% | 16.93% | 0.03% | 36 | |
| 9 | B | 63.64% | +8.29% | 13.84% | 0.05% | 55 | |
| 10 | B | 60.81% | +5.46% | 14.73% | 0.06% | 74 | |
| 11 | A | 54.55% | -0.80% | 17.96% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 12 | B | 54.00% | -1.35% | 15.22% | 0.13% | 150 | |
| 13 | B | 53.97% | -1.38% | 13.64% | 0.05% | 63 | |
| 14 | B | 53.85% | -1.50% | 12.97% | 0.07% | 78 | |
| 15 | B | 53.85% | -1.50% | 15.69% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 16 | B | 52.94% | -2.41% | 16.30% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 17 | B | 52.78% | -2.57% | 13.61% | 0.06% | 72 | |
| 18 | B | 50.00% | -5.35% | 12.52% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 19 | A | 50.00% | -5.35% | 18.56% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 20 | B | 49.33% | -6.02% | 14.55% | 0.19% | 223 | |
| 21 | B | 46.15% | -9.20% | 13.31% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 22 | A | 45.45% | -9.90% | 19.40% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 23 | B | 45.45% | -9.90% | 15.61% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 24 | B | 41.38% | -13.97% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 29 | |
| 25 | A | 40.00% | -15.35% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 15 | |
| 26 | B | 36.36% | -18.99% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 27 | B | 30.77% | -24.58% | 14.04% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 28 | A | 30.00% | -25.35% | 19.14% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 29 | A | 25.00% | -30.35% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 30 | B | 18.75% | -36.60% | 16.51% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 31 | A | 9.09% | -46.26% | 23.18% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 32 | A | 0.00% | -55.35% | 18.94% | 0.01% | 10 |
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Braum Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braum's best build in Set 16?
The best Braum build in Set 16 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Warmog's Armor with a 68.25% top four rate, 17.06% first place rate, and 3.65 average placement. This build is picked 0.94% of the time.
What is the best item for Braum?
The best item for Braum is Protector's Vow with a 65.24% win rate. This item is picked 4.08% of the time and has won 3,069 matches across 4,704 games.
Which item is most popular on Braum?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Braum with a 12.31% pick rate. This item maintains a 58.74% win rate and has been used in 14,192 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Braum?
The top 3 items for Braum are Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark with an average win rate of 64.80%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Braum item builds have?
The Braum item builds are based on 90,906 total matches. Protector's Vow has the most wins with 3,069 victories.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Braum?
While Protector's Vow has the highest win rate at 65.24%, the best Braum build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, and Ionic Spark as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Braum in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Braum in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Braum's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Braum's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Braum in TFT?
When playing Braum in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Braum's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Braum's optimal items.
Should I itemize Braum in TFT Set 16?
Braum is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Braum's best item build achieves a +12.9% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 55.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Braum a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Braum is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Braum achieves +12.9% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Braum's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Braum achieves an average top four rate of 63.9% in TFT Set 16, which is +8.5% compared to the base rate of 55.4%. The best Braum item build reaches 68.3% top four rate with a 3.65 average placement.
What is the best Braum emblem?
The best Braum emblem is Disruptor Emblem with a 80.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 25 matches.
What is the top Braum radiant item?
The top Braum radiant item is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Braum artifact?
The best Braum artifact is Prowler's Claw with a 91.67% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 12 matches.