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How to Win Braum vs Samira Counter MatchupBraum is in the a tier of champions

Braum vs Samira

How to Beat Samira as Braum in LoLBraum is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Samira as Braum

based on 2,250 Braum vs Samira matchups
Win Rate
50.2 %
K/D/A
2.85
Pick Rate
4.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our counter statistics from the millions of rated League of Legends matches that we analyze every week. This guide on how to beat Samira as Braum resulted from an evaluation of 2250 ranked matches where both champs faced off against one another. This pairing is somewhat uncommon. Braum is forced to battle against Samira in only 4.9% of his matches.

Braum vs Samira Matchup Summary

Braum has done a average job of countering Samira. Normally, he wins a acceptable 50.2% of games the champions fight one another in. In Braum vs Samira matches, Braum’s side is 0.1% more expected to get first blood, implying that he probably will be able to get first blood against Samira.

Best Braum vs Samira Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsKindlegem

Core Braum Items

~22 Mins
Zeke's ConvergenceKnight's VowCelestial Opposition

Optional Items

Force of NatureFrozen HeartThornmailSolstice Sleigh

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Braum to level upq
>
Second ability for Braum to level upe
>
Last skill for Braum to max outw

Runes

ResolveGuardianFont of LifeBone PlatingUnflinching
InspirationBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedArmorArmor
Braum's passive ability p
Braum's q ability q
Braum's w ability w
Braum's e ability e
Braum's ultimate ability r
1
Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
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E
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Samira as Braum

Tips for Playing as Braum against Samira

Glacial Fissure leaves a powerful slow zone, position it well to split teamfights and slow the enemy approach.

Leap in front of squishy friends and shield them from projectiles with Unbreakable.

Work with your allies to stack Concussive Blows, encourage them to basic attack marked targets.

Braum vs Samira Counter Stats

Braum Image
Win Rate
50.2 %
VS
Win Rate
49.8 %
Samira Image
1.6
< Kills >
9.1
6
< Deaths >
7
15.5
< Assists >
5.9
0.26
< Killing Sprees >
2.1
27
< Minions Killed >
168
0.05
< Dragons Killed >
0.16
0.49
< Inhibitors >
0.44
1,653
< Physical Damage >
18,889
6,521
< Magic Damage >
2,543
699
< True Damage >
662
8,874
< Damage Dealt >
22,094
22,634
< Damage Taken >
22,940
8,371
< Gold Earned >
12,807
1.89
< Towers >
2.16
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
3,149
< Total Healing >
7,174
10,278
< Experience >
11,938
54
< Vision Score >
16
24
< Wards Placed >
8
289
< Time Dealing CC >
27

How to Counter Samira with Braum in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here highlight some significant Braum vs. Samira matchup statistics that can help us understand the differences between the two. As an example, Braum’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Samira’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Braum may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Samira. This observation is in large part fueled by the differences in assists.

Braum typically has a significantly smaller longest kill spree than his matchup does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Samira. This commonly reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to flee from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Braum and Samira

Damage Types Compared

Braum
Samira
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Braum
Samira

Who is Better, Braum or Samira?

Both LoL champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Braum usually fairs equally well when playing against Samira, with a 50.2% win rate. As a result, Braum makes an ok counter to Samira.

While Braum does have a higher winrate than Samira, when they face off with one another, Braum also has a lower learning curve that makes him a less complex character to learn and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Braum into Samira.

Moreover, Braum has a good amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Samira. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Braum vs Samira matchups, Braum is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Braum is a decent counter to Samira. Focus your tactics on maximizing your CS and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Braum against Samira.

Additional Information for Braum Players

How We Calculated Our Braum vs Samira Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Samira as Braum, we analyzed 2,250 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Samira as Braum comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To learn all of the intricacies of Braum in order to counter Samira during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips shown here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Braum often picks up a lot less CS relative to Samira. Champions who on average don't get many minion kills typically don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The top items to focus on in your Braum versus Samira build consist of Zeke's Convergence, Knight's Vow, and Celestial Opposition. When Braum bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better versus Samira than with most other common counter builds. In fact, Braum boasted an average winrate of 50.2% when playing against Samira with this counter build.

To have the greatest probability of coming out on top against Samira as Braum, you should take the Guardian, Font of Life, Bone Plating, Unflinching, Biscuit Delivery, and Cosmic Insight runes from the Resolve and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the runes that we analyzed for Braum vs Samira counters, this sequence of runes yielded the greatest win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 50.2% win rate overall.

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