Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 20Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:08 PM
Confidence: Medium+5% vs 50%20 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Braum edge
Braum can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Braum edge
Convert leads before Diana scales or roams.
Level 6+
Braum edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Braum edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Braum is 55.0% in this matchup.
- Braum is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Braum into Diana — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Braum page (Support): Guardian Build · 48.9% WR · 133 games
Skill order: E › W › Q
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 143Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM