Braumvs Malphite
Braum vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Braum wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Malphite based on 15 games. Braum wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Braum build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Braum vs Malphite 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.
Who Wins the Braum vs Malphite Matchup?
Braum vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Braum vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Braum wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.7%, giving Braum a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Braum controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Braum needs to press advantages before Malphite reaches their power spikes, while Malphite should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Malphite leads by 265 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Braum players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Braum, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Braum Build Against Malphite
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Braum needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Braum against Malphite are Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart and Thornmail. This combination gives Braum an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Braum vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Braum72.7%
Malphite27.3%Braum0.0%Malphite100.0%Braum dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Braum can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Braum. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Braum must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malphite reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malphite 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 Malphite
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Braum to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Braum matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.46% | 218 | 0.9 | 305 | 8,401 | 48.6% | 52.2% | |
| 47.42% | 213 | 0.9 | 311 | 8,352 | 43.6% | 50.4% | |
| 46.23% | 212 | 0.9 | 296 | 8,112 | 44.5% | 48.0% | |
| 47.78% | 203 | 0.9 | 285 | 8,322 | 41.6% | 52.6% | |
| 50.96% | 157 | 0.9 | 282 | 8,917 | 42.6% | 57.3% | |
| 51.16% | 129 | 0.9 | 295 | 8,431 | 46.5% | 54.9% | |
| 40.65% | 123 | 0.9 | 308 | 8,288 | 45.0% | 36.5% | |
| 54.55% | 99 | 0.9 | 283 | 8,874 | 48.8% | 58.9% | |
| 56.84% | 95 | 0.9 | 308 | 8,508 | 52.5% | 60.0% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 1.0 | 312 | 8,521 | 48.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.04% | 77 | 1.0 | 282 | 8,342 | 68.3% | 52.8% | |
| 40.26% | 77 | 0.9 | 282 | 8,934 | 40.6% | 40.0% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 0.8 | 322 | 7,895 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 53.42% | 73 | 0.9 | 290 | 7,783 | 52.3% | 55.2% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 1.0 | 272 | 8,302 | 54.8% | 48.8% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 0.9 | 366 | 8,428 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 0.9 | 276 | 8,411 | 40.7% | 53.1% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 1.0 | 284 | 8,434 | 43.5% | 54.3% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 0.9 | 290 | 8,430 | 50.0% | 53.6% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 0.9 | 299 | 8,006 | 47.1% | 59.1% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 0.9 | 356 | 8,653 | 48.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 0.9 | 275 | 8,950 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 0.9 | 321 | 8,730 | 52.9% | 43.8% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 1.0 | 280 | 8,524 | 50.0% | 60.9% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.0 | 262 | 7,934 | 41.7% | 65.0% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 0.9 | 273 | 7,924 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.1 | 322 | 8,938 | 54.5% | 47.4% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.0 | 333 | 8,581 | 33.3% | 43.8% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 0.9 | 287 | 8,226 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.9 | 285 | 9,220 | 40.0% | 52.6% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 0.9 | 322 | 9,032 | 76.9% | 62.5% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.0 | 286 | 8,997 | 55.6% | 70.6% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 0.9 | 305 | 8,171 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 327 | 8,006 | 53.3% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 321 | 9,407 | 57.1% | 47.1% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 259 | 7,541 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 343 | 9,290 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.0 | 271 | 8,469 | 42.9% | 25.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 282 | 7,149 | 72.7% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.9 | 349 | 8,454 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.2 | 309 | 8,632 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 284 | 9,537 | 0.0% | 58.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 284 | 8,099 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 0.8 | 326 | 8,816 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.0 | 298 | 8,549 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 299 | 8,172 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.1 | 252 | 8,517 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.3 | 257 | 7,753 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.9 | 301 | 7,186 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.9 | 372 | 9,511 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 282 | 7,983 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 255 | 8,556 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 280 | 10,540 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 245 | 7,677 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.7 | 448 | 8,582 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.9 | 234 | 8,667 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 216 | 7,651 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 345 | 9,770 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 318 | 10,785 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Braum vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Braum do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Braum wins the Braum vs Malphite matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Malphite's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Braum do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Braum has the advantage against Malphite with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. Braum players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Braum do against Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Malphite takes over the Braum vs Malphite matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malphite scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Braum vs Malphite matchup?
Braum wins the matchup against Malphite with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Braum is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.
What is the best Braum build against Malphite?
The best Braum build against Malphite includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Frozen Heart, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Braum runes against Malphite?
The best Braum runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Braum vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Braum counter Malphite?
Yes, Braum has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 53.3% win rate. Braum strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Braum against Malphite?
When playing Braum against Malphite, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.