Braum – The Heart of the Freljord

Armored Normals and Enhanced Specials: In his Unbreakable state, Braum’s shield-based normal attacks (, , + , + , + ) gain a single hit of armor. This allows him to absorb an incoming attack and launch a counterattack if timed correctly. His special moves are also enhanced, gaining benefits like increased range, more damage, or the ability to apply a Freeze effect. These improvements extend to his assists, making his Unbreakable one of the most powerful in the game.

Assist Protection and Team Support: Braum’s “Stand Behind Me” ( + ) provides unlimited armor, making it a powerful tool for protecting his partner. As the active character, he can use it to make risky assist calls much safer. As an assist himself, his + can absorb an opponent’s attack, providing excellent defensive cover.

Incompatible with Certain Fuses: Fuses like Juggernaut and Sidekick can boost Braum’s high damage output while he’s Unbreakable, but they come at a cost. These fuses reduce the utility of his most powerful special moves and assists, especially “Stand Behind Me” ( + ). Since the key benefit of this move—protecting his partner—is diminished, these fuses are not ideal for his typical strategy.

Low Mobility and Limited Range: Braum has one of the slowest run speeds in the game, making it challenging to chase down mobile opponents. While he has tools to compensate—such as his anti-projectile dash “Battering Ram” () and the full-screen super ( + OR OR ) “Glacial Fissure”—he often needs to rely on assists, meter, or his Unbreakable state to close the distance effectively.