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

Braum vs Shen

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

based on 836 Braum vs Shen matchups
Win Rate
52.2 %
K/D/A
2.78
Pick Rate
1.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter statistics from the millions of recently rated LoL games that we analyze each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Shen as Braum came out of an evaluation of 836 ranked matches where both champions faced each other. This particular matchup is somewhat rare. Braum encounters Shen in only 1.8% of his matches.

Braum vs Shen Matchup Summary

Braum has done a good job of countering Shen. On average, he wins a terrific 52.2% of games the champions face off with each other in. In Braum vs Shen rounds, Braum’s team is 0.1% more likely to earn first blood. This indicates that he most likely will be able to get first blood against Shen.

Best Braum vs Shen Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsRuby Crystal

Core Braum Items

~22 Mins
Knight's VowLocket of the Iron SolariCelestial Opposition

Optional Items

Frozen HeartZeke's ConvergenceSolstice 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
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R

Guide to Countering Shen as Braum

Tips for Playing as Braum against Shen

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.

Advice to Win Against Shen

Be ready to dodge Shen's taunt and punish him if he misses.

Once Shen reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, which can turn fights quickly.

Braum vs Shen Counter Stats

Braum Image
Win Rate
52.2 %
VS
Win Rate
47.8 %
Shen Image
1.5
< Kills >
4
5.8
< Deaths >
5.1
14.6
< Assists >
10.8
0.22
< Killing Sprees >
0.94
28
< Minions Killed >
123
0.04
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.56
< Inhibitors >
0.39
1,503
< Physical Damage >
7,603
6,356
< Magic Damage >
6,909
691
< True Damage >
1,179
8,550
< Damage Dealt >
15,692
23,082
< Damage Taken >
29,665
8,372
< Gold Earned >
9,927
1.93
< Towers >
1.68
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
3,366
< Total Healing >
3,672
10,361
< Experience >
13,578
56
< Vision Score >
22
24
< Wards Placed >
10
295
< Time Dealing CC >
317

How to Counter Shen with Braum in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page clarify some significant Braum versus Shen counter statistics that can help us understand the differences and similarities between the pair. As an example, Braum’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Shen’s ratio of NaN, highlighting that Braum may be more central to his team's team fighting potential than Shen..

Braum usually has a slightly smaller longest killing spree than his foe does. On average, he receives less damage than Shen. This often reflects differing health capacities, yet it can also show that the champion with higher health has less agility and thus is unable to escape additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Braum and Shen

Damage Types Compared

Braum
Shen
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Braum
Shen

Who is Better, Braum or Shen?

Both League champions are great. Both champs have their strengths, weaknesses, and counters. In the game's current meta, Braum usually wins when playing against Shen, with a 52.2% win rate. As a result, Braum makes a good counter to Shen.

While Braum does have a higher win rate compared to Shen, when facing one another, Braum also has a lower difficulty level that makes him a less time consuming character to learn and master. You should be be fine when picking Braum into Shen.

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

While there isn't a single best champion in League of Legends, in Braum vs Shen matchups, Braum is the better champ with a noticably higher win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during late stage team fights.

Braum is a good counter for Shen. Focus your actions on maximizing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Braum against Shen.

Other Champion Matchups Against Braum

Braum Loses Against

LilliaLillia44.5% winrateTaricTaric45.8% winrateZacZac46.2% winrateCassiopeiaCassiopeia46.7% winrate

Braum Wins Against

YuumiYuumi58.8% winrateSejuaniSejuani57.4% winrateNunu & WillumpNunu & Willump57% winrateLuluLulu56.8% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

SkarnerSkarner+ 57.4% 136 GamesLilliaLillia+ 57.4% 2950 GamesSeraphineSeraphine+ 58% 486 GamesRek'SaiRek'Sai+ 59.3% 226 Games

Additional Information for Braum Players

How We Calculated Our Braum vs Shen Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Shen as Braum, we analyzed 836 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 Shen 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.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Braum to counter Shen during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you listen to the build and suggestions shown above, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Braum on average racks up a lot less CS relative to Shen. Champions who typically don't earn much CS typically don't need much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the values shown here to do well.

The most crucial items to have in your Braum versus Shen build consist of Knight's Vow, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Celestial Opposition. When Braum used at least these three pieces in his build, he performed much better when fighting Shen than with many other typical builds. In fact, Braum boasted an average winrate of 52.2% battling Shen with these items in his kit.

To have the highest chance of defeating Shen 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 players chose for Braum vs Shen clashes, this combo of runes yielded the best win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 52.2% win rate overall.

If you want to view Braum x Shen tips and counter stats for a an individual division rank, feel free to choose one from the selection menu above. By default, the statistics and strategies shown are calculated using every match played with these champions.