Braum vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Braum vs Zilean SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to block Zilean's double bomb poke and protect your ADC from burst damage.
Control brush to deny Zilean's setup for double bomb stuns and limit his engage angles.
Engage with only when your ADC can immediately follow up to punish Zilean's low mobility.

Trading pattern

Mark with and let your ADC stack passive before using to block Zilean's poke or revive burst.
Hold to deny key double bomb damage, then counter-engage with when is down.
Deny Zilean brush access to reduce his hook angles and create windows for your ADC to trade safely.

Danger windows

Respect Zilean's double bomb stun combo when he controls brush or wave zones.
Avoid overextending when revive is available, as burst trades become unreliable.
Watch for enemy ADC using speed to kite or follow engages, increasing your ADC's vulnerability.

Early game

Prioritize level 2 push with your ADC to threaten passive stacks before Zilean pairs and .
Hold brush control to prevent Zilean from landing double bombs and force him to use defensively.
Coordinate with ADC to crash wave early, enabling safe roams or vision setup around dragon.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks plus passive threat; contest wave only if ADC can follow your engage.
Level 3 adds for peel and poke block; use it to punish Zilean's cooldowns and protect ADC.
Level 6 enables strong engage or disengage; combine with ADC follow-up and river vision for dragon control.

Win conditions

Protect your ADC by timing to block double bombs and enemy burst, enabling safe extended trades.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and wave state to limit Zilean's poke and speed windows.
Use engage with confirmed ADC follow-up to secure dragon vision and force favorable 2v2 fights.

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