Based on Braum's personality and playstyle, he excels as a protective tank support who specializes in shielding allies and countering melee supports. However, he struggles against ranged matchups.

Abilities Priority:

• Start with Q > E > W
• Max Order: R > E > Q > W
• Early Game: First 3 points in Q for lane presence
• Then max E for maximum tankiness
• Flexible skill distribution based on matchup

Core Build Path:

1. Starting Items:

• Steel Shoulderguards
• 2 Health Potions

2. Essential Items:

• Evenshroud
• Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads
• Winter's Approach
• Knight's Vow

3. Situational Items:

• Thornmail (vs heavy AD/healing)
• Force of Nature (vs magic damage)
• Randuin's Omen (vs crit carries)
• Zeke's Convergence (for more utility)

Key Runes:

• Primary: Aftershock, Font of Life, Conditioning, Unflinching
• Secondary: Perfect Timing, Cosmic Insight

Playstyle Tips:

• Position between your ADC and threats
• Use passive strategically in trades
• Time E (Unbreakable) to block key abilities
• Save Q for engage or peel opportunities
• Coordinate ultimate with team fights
• Focus on protecting carries in late game

Best used as a counter-pick against melee supports and engage compositions, where his defensive capabilities can truly shine. His effectiveness scales well with team coordination and communication.

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