Braum - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Braumvs Hwei

STankSupport
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Braum vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Hwei wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Braum based on 12 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.

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Hwei - 41.7% win rateHwei(41.7%)
Braum - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Braum
41.7% WR
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Hwei vs Braum matchup - 58.3% win rate
Hwei
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Braum vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.6
282
DMG / min
880
9,342
Gold / game
10,432
185
Heal / min
108
1,072
DMG Mitigated / min
291
1.4
CC / min
1.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Braum vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Braum vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Braum's 41.7%, giving Hwei a 16.7 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 858 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a strong advantage in this matchup. Braum players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Hwei overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Braum
1.6Hwei
Hwei edges out Braum by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
282Braum
880Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Braum by 598 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
9,342Braum
10,432Hwei
Hwei generates a commanding 1,090 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
1.4Braum
1.3Hwei
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
1,257Braum
399Hwei
Braum vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 858 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, Knight's Vow and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Braum an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Braum early game win rateBraum33.3%
Hwei early game win rateHwei66.7%
Late Game
Braum
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Braum late game win rateBraum50.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Braum at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Braum gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Braum Runes Against Hwei

Resolve rune tree - Braum primary runes vs HweiResolve
Guardian - best Braum rune vs HweiFont of Life - best Braum rune vs HweiBone Plating - best Braum rune vs HweiOvergrowth - best Braum rune vs Hwei
Inspiration rune tree - Braum secondary runes vs HweiInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Braum rune vs HweiBiscuit Delivery - best Braum rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Braum the best tools to compete against Hwei in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Braum matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.00%3510.93018,47647.2%50.9%
54.13%3510.93088,57751.5%56.7%
52.76%3260.93038,61652.7%52.9%
52.63%2850.93308,82948.4%56.0%
45.13%2260.92878,88838.0%50.0%
51.61%2170.92878,71546.9%55.4%
51.02%1960.93088,49957.3%45.0%
51.46%1710.92878,36251.6%51.3%
48.43%1591.02978,33847.5%49.4%
55.13%1560.93228,69151.3%58.8%
55.84%1540.92908,65250.7%60.5%
50.33%1530.93178,69352.7%48.1%
49.34%1520.93149,01348.4%50.0%
47.65%1490.93348,62448.7%46.6%
52.08%1440.92978,66752.3%51.9%
57.14%1400.93139,17150.0%61.6%
57.14%1260.92918,65253.5%60.3%
57.38%1220.93128,99163.8%51.6%
52.07%1210.93729,03448.4%55.9%
63.03%1191.02888,49474.1%52.5%
52.10%1190.93528,53242.9%60.3%
41.12%1070.92838,69033.3%46.8%
45.45%991.02898,76340.0%49.1%
53.76%930.93648,20753.3%54.5%
50.00%900.93077,94745.8%54.8%
64.37%870.92708,54264.4%64.3%
39.53%860.93108,43727.5%50.0%
62.03%790.93458,97061.5%62.5%
55.84%770.93409,43743.2%67.5%
50.00%740.93079,21550.0%50.0%
55.38%650.93098,64459.4%51.5%
63.33%600.93388,19758.8%69.2%
57.89%570.93419,00050.0%64.5%
50.00%440.82948,98550.0%50.0%
65.79%380.92908,69561.1%70.0%
41.18%341.13039,06428.6%50.0%
33.33%330.92978,62220.0%44.4%
38.46%260.93688,81041.7%35.7%
54.55%220.92909,68450.0%57.1%
54.55%220.82908,92425.0%71.4%
66.67%210.93238,43380.0%54.5%
55.00%201.02909,14263.6%44.4%
50.00%181.23249,17560.0%37.5%
41.18%171.03087,74030.0%57.1%
41.67%120.92829,34233.3%50.0%
58.33%121.035110,03566.7%50.0%
36.36%111.23718,17150.0%20.0%
45.45%110.92628,20450.0%40.0%
30.00%101.13098,05028.6%33.3%
40.00%100.93489,39360.0%20.0%
40.00%101.03428,68320.0%60.0%
22.22%90.93266,34525.0%0.0%
55.56%92.03238,43740.0%75.0%
55.56%91.33487,52242.9%100.0%
44.44%90.73929,50550.0%40.0%
66.67%90.82977,91975.0%0.0%
11.11%90.93079,4160.0%12.5%
75.00%80.937210,3400.0%75.0%
50.00%80.83379,40733.3%60.0%
62.50%80.83309,54833.3%80.0%
42.86%71.33208,76525.0%66.7%
28.57%71.02617,28433.3%25.0%
50.00%60.73149,61750.0%50.0%
50.00%61.02758,67550.0%50.0%
50.00%61.73088,1930.0%100.0%
40.00%51.62836,96766.7%0.0%
60.00%51.13999,63250.0%66.7%
80.00%50.729910,37450.0%100.0%
40.00%50.83027,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%50.82207,059100.0%0.0%
60.00%51.23877,01050.0%66.7%
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Braum vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Braum do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Braum's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Braum do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Braum with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Braum scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Braum vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Braum with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Braum build against Hwei?

The best Braum build against Hwei includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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?

No, Braum struggles against Hwei with only a 41.7% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Braum players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Braum against Hwei?

When playing Braum against Hwei, play cautiously and avoid Hwei's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hwei in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.