Matchup
Favorable matchup
Build vs Swain
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
54%
43%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Stormraider's Surge
Manaflow Band
Absolute Focus
Gathering Storm
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Biscuit Delivery
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Jayce
SwainSwain's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Swain's ravens collect Soul Fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 22s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 22s | 12s | 2m |
| 9 | 3s | 21s | 12s | 2m |
| 11 | 3s | 20s | 12s | 2m |
| 16 | 3s | 18s | 11s | 2m |
| 18 | 3s | 18s | 10s | 2m |
Playing against Swain
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Stay out of his R drain range — if you can't burst him, back off and wait for R to expire.
His E root triggers on the RETURN: dodge the returning projectile, not the outgoing one.
Grievous Wounds reduces his R drain and passive heals — buy it early.
Swain is vulnerable to long-range champions who can poke him without entering his drain zone.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 8, 2026