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Swain Counters

Swain

Swain, the Noxian Grand General

Who beats Swain in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Support
  • Mage
  • Support
  • Ranged · 525 range
  • 330 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Swain

These champions have the tools to beat Swain.

  1. Braum
    Braum

    Unbreakable blocks Swain's Nevermove, and Braum peels his carry.

  2. Morgana
    Morgana

    Black Shield blocks Swain's root and pull.

  3. Janna
    Janna

    Janna's tornado and Monsoon push Swain away during his ultimate.

Worst picks against Swain

Swain usually wins these matchups.

  1. Milio
    Milio

    Swain drains through Milio's heals and his health outlasts the poke.

  2. Lulu
    Lulu

    Swain drains Lulu and her ADC in fights, and his health outlasts her poke.

  3. Nami
    Nami

    Swain's health and drain outlast Nami's trades.

How to counter Swain

  1. Dodge Nevermove, his root; it pulls you in when he recasts.

  2. Fight away from Demonic Ascension, his draining ultimate.

  3. Buy healing reduction against his drain.

  4. Poke him from range before he can engage.

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Braum, Morgana and Janna are strong picks against Swain. Unbreakable blocks Swain's Nevermove, and Braum peels his carry.
Swain usually has the advantage against Milio, Lulu and Nami, so avoid those picks when Swain is likely in the support.
Dodge Nevermove, his root; it pulls you in when he recasts. Fight away from Demonic Ascension, his draining ultimate.
Swain has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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