Braum - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Braumvs Hwei

CTankSupport
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Braum vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Braum wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Hwei based on 14 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Braum scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Braum build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Braum vs Hwei matchup.

Braum Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Braum performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Braum - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Braum
57.1% WR
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Hwei vs Braum matchup - 42.9% win rate
Hwei
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Braum vs Hwei Matchup?

Braum wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Braum
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.0
CS / min
2.3
280
DMG / min
888
8,529
Gold / game
10,828
149
Heal / min
84
1,126
DMG Mitigated / min
312
1.2
CC / min
1.2
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Braum vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Braum vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Braum wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.9%, giving Braum a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Braum outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Braum reaches their power spikes, while Braum should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Braum leads by 879 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Braum players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Braum vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Braum in League of Legends

Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Braum, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Braum
2.3Hwei
Hwei significantly out-farms Braum by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Hwei a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Braum players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
280Braum
888Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Braum by 608 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Braum should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,529Braum
10,828Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 2,299 more gold per game than Braum. This substantial economic advantage means Hwei consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Braum should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Braum
1.2Hwei
Both Braum and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,275Braum
396Hwei
Braum vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 879 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Braum can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Braum Build Against Hwei

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Braum needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Braum against Hwei are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Braum an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Braum vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Braum early game win rateBraum25.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei75.0%
Late Game
Braum
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Braum late game win rateBraum70.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei30.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Braum. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Braum is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Braum, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hwei must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Braum reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Braum survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Braum Runes Against Hwei

Resolve rune tree - Braum primary runes vs HweiResolve
Aftershock - best Braum rune vs HweiFont of Life - best Braum rune vs HweiConditioning - best Braum rune vs HweiOvergrowth - best Braum rune vs Hwei
Inspiration rune tree - Braum secondary runes vs HweiInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Braum rune vs HweiBiscuit Delivery - best Braum rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Braum to press their advantage against Hwei, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Braum matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Braum's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Braum build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Braum matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.75%2870.92968,22357.6%53.9%
44.83%2610.92798,39141.2%47.6%
49.20%2501.02988,54648.1%50.0%
50.00%2220.92868,42736.4%59.0%
48.69%1910.92888,49543.8%52.3%
44.09%1860.93108,34048.4%39.8%
50.29%1710.93108,67055.9%46.6%
54.07%1350.92818,56644.0%60.0%
43.51%1310.93028,53035.5%50.7%
57.02%1210.93209,01454.7%58.8%
51.69%1180.93018,89256.3%48.6%
60.19%1081.02648,15255.4%65.4%
49.50%1010.93117,77352.0%47.1%
46.39%970.92598,15443.2%48.3%
49.45%910.92787,57845.5%55.6%
52.38%840.93119,17440.0%57.6%
50.00%821.03298,40842.9%57.5%
48.78%820.92928,64853.3%46.1%
55.56%810.92798,68847.1%61.7%
53.09%810.93568,62754.5%52.1%
60.00%800.92718,66764.7%56.5%
53.95%760.93018,24856.8%51.3%
41.67%720.93247,70029.4%52.6%
46.48%710.92868,32750.0%43.6%
48.39%620.93168,46940.6%56.7%
56.90%580.93109,40250.0%60.0%
44.23%520.92868,22930.0%53.1%
56.25%480.92847,62851.7%63.2%
63.83%470.93158,60456.5%70.8%
60.00%451.03328,53952.2%68.2%
59.52%420.93098,67050.0%65.4%
53.85%390.92998,58670.6%40.9%
63.16%380.93277,70366.7%57.1%
48.57%350.93228,21535.0%66.7%
57.14%281.23128,81150.0%62.5%
50.00%261.13438,47363.6%40.0%
56.00%251.02958,76833.3%76.9%
47.62%210.92517,46228.6%85.7%
45.00%200.93067,62528.6%83.3%
42.11%190.931710,27350.0%40.0%
41.18%171.12668,17666.7%27.3%
47.06%170.92799,24175.0%38.5%
60.00%150.93288,65442.9%75.0%
66.67%150.82899,035100.0%54.5%
57.14%141.02808,52925.0%70.0%
35.71%140.83399,06233.3%37.5%
41.67%120.93249,47966.7%33.3%
80.00%100.92679,168100.0%66.7%
88.89%90.835110,631100.0%85.7%
62.50%80.92566,93460.0%66.7%
37.50%80.92858,96550.0%33.3%
62.50%81.12368,36150.0%75.0%
42.86%71.13289,06033.3%50.0%
28.57%71.03345,2610.0%66.7%
83.33%60.83577,903100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.02997,62466.7%33.3%
50.00%60.93158,68140.0%100.0%
33.33%61.02247,66633.3%33.3%
83.33%61.23359,7290.0%100.0%
80.00%50.93718,84150.0%100.0%
20.00%51.22809,0770.0%25.0%
60.00%50.935710,7100.0%100.0%

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Braum vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Braum do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Braum wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Braum do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Braum with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Braum do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Braum takes over the Braum vs Hwei matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Braum scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup?

Braum wins the matchup against Hwei with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Braum is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Braum build against Hwei?

The best Braum build against Hwei includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Braum runes against Hwei?

The best Braum runes against Hwei use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Braum vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Braum counter Hwei?

Yes, Braum has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 57.1% win rate. Braum strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Braum against Hwei?

When playing Braum against Hwei, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Hwei. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.