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Lucian vs Braum

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How to Beat Braum as Lucian

based on 2,797 Lucian vs Braum matchups
Win Rate
49.1 %
K/D/A
2.38
Pick Rate
1.2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We generate our matchup stats from the millions of ranked League games that we review each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Braum as Lucian resulted from an evaluation of 2797 ranked rounds where both champs engaged one another. This particular counter pairing is somewhat rare. Lucian is forced to battle against Braum in only 1.2% of his rounds.

Lucian vs Braum Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Lucian does a poor job of countering Braum. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.1% of games the champions oppose each other in. In Lucian vs Braum rounds, Lucian’s team is 0.0% more likely to earn first blood. This implies that he probably will get first blood against Braum.

Best Lucian vs Braum Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Cloak of AgilityLong Sword

Core Lucian Items

~22 Mins
Essence ReaverKraken SlayerNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

Rapid FirecannonInfinity EdgeThe CollectorBloodthirster

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerheal summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

PrecisionPress the AttackPresence of MindLegend: BloodlineCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearBiscuit Delivery
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Lucian's passive ability p
Lucian's q ability q
Lucian's w ability w
Lucian's e ability e
Lucian's ultimate ability r
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Q
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E
3
W
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Q
5
Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Braum as Lucian

Tips for Playing as Lucian against Braum

For optimal burst, try to combine Relentless Pursuit into Piercing Light.

Ardent Blaze actually explodes in a star pattern. Try to line it up so the spokes hit enemy champions.

Because of Lightslinger, Lucian benefits more from Attack Damage than he does from Attack Speed.

Once you have chosen an angle for The Culling, you cannot change it. Pick your moment well!

Advice to Win Against Braum

Unbreakable gives Braum extremely strong directional defense, either wait until it is down or outposition the ability.

Braum must land Winter's Bite or a basic attack to start Concussive Blows. If you get marked, exit combat range before getting hit 3 more times to avoid the stun.

Braum's ultimate has a long cast time, use that extra time to dodge. Walking over the frozen ground left behind will slow you, position so that you don't need to cross it.

Lucian vs Braum Counter Stats

Lucian Image
Win Rate
49.1 %
VS
Win Rate
50.9 %
Braum Image
7.2
< Kills >
1.6
6
< Deaths >
5.6
7.1
< Assists >
14.8
1.7
< Killing Sprees >
0.25
183
< Minions Killed >
28
0.21
< Dragons Killed >
0.04
0.52
< Inhibitors >
0.49
18,260
< Physical Damage >
1,459
2,807
< Magic Damage >
6,374
605
< True Damage >
708
21,673
< Damage Dealt >
8,542
20,283
< Damage Taken >
22,810
12,261
< Gold Earned >
8,381
2.42
< Towers >
1.83
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
4,740
< Total Healing >
3,324
12,408
< Experience >
10,501
19
< Vision Score >
57
9
< Wards Placed >
25
41
< Time Dealing CC >
289

How to Counter Braum with Lucian in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page underscore several vital Lucian versus Braum counter stats that may help us appreciate the differences and similarities between these two champions. For instance, Lucian’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Braum’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Lucian may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Braum. This observation is in large part caused by the difference in kills.

Lucian usually has a much larger longest killing spree than his counter does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Braum. This often reflects different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also show that the one champ has less mobility and thus is not able to escape further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Lucian and Braum

Damage Types Compared

Lucian
Braum
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Lucian
Braum

Who is Better, Lucian or Braum?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Lucian usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Braum, with a 49.1% win rate. Therefore, Lucian makes an ok counter for Braum.

While Lucian does have a lower win rate compared to Braum, when facing one another, Lucian also has a much greater level of difficulty that makes him a more time consuming champ to develop with. You still need to be cautious when picking Lucian into Braum.

Furthermore, Lucian has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Braum. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Lucian vs Braum matchups, Braum is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during team fights.

Lucian is a somewhat poor counter to Braum. Focus your actions on keeping up your gold income and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Lucian against Braum.

Additional Information for Lucian Players

How We Calculated Our Lucian vs Braum Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Braum as Lucian, we analyzed 2,797 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 Braum as Lucian 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 truly master Lucian in order to counter Braum during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you mind the build and tips displayed above, you will increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Lucian on average gets much more CS as Braum. Champions who typically don't acquire many minion kills usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically require several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to do better than the numbers shown on this page to do well.

The top items to have in your Lucian versus Braum build include Essence Reaver, Kraken Slayer, and Navori Quickblades. When Lucian bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better when fighting Braum than with many other common item sets. In fact, Lucian boasted an average win rate of 49.1% battling Braum with this counter build.

To have the greatest probability of annihilating Braum as Lucian, you should take the Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Bloodline, Coup de Grace, Magical Footwear, and Biscuit Delivery runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players used for Lucian vs Braum battles, this combo of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 49.1% winrate overall.

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