Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Defender Swain Items & Builds

What Swain and the rest of Defender Swain should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Defender Swain F Tier
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Best Swain build
Thief's GlovesBlue BuffEdge of Night0.0%
Top component
Tear of the Goddess
Itemized units
3
Top 4 rate
0.0%

Best item builds in Defender Swain

11 ranked games

Swain does best with Thief's Gloves, Blue Buff, and Edge of Night in this comp: 0.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

SwainSwain
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesBlue BuffEdge of Night0.0%436%

Few full builds tracked for Swain in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

ZoeZoe
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Nashor's ToothSpear of ShojinJeweled Gauntlet0.0%436%
Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothJeweled Gauntlet0.0%218%
Nashor's ToothNeedlessly Large RodJeweled Gauntlet0.0%218%

Few full builds tracked for Zoe in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

LeonaLeona
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageIonic SparkProtector's Vow0.0%218%
Bramble VestCrownguardAdaptive Helm0.0%218%
Spirit VisageBramble VestMorellonomicon0.0%218%

Few full builds tracked for Leona in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Defender Swain

The builds above lean hardest on Tear of the Goddess and Chain Vest, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Swain items on time.

  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess19%
  • Chain VestChain Vest15%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt15%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves15%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod14%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow10%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword8%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak4%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Defender Swain item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Swain and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.

Who holds items in Defender Swain

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 0.0% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
ZoeZoeNashor's ToothNashor's Tooth11100.0%—+49.0
Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet9100.0%—+42.7
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin7100.0%——

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

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Defender Swain items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Swain need in Defender Swain?

Build Thief's Gloves, Blue Buff, and Edge of Night on Swain. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 0.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for Defender Swain?

Swain: Thief's Gloves, Blue Buff, and Edge of Night. Zoe: Nashor's Tooth, Spear of Shojin, and Jeweled Gauntlet. Leona: Spirit Visage, Ionic Spark, and Protector's Vow.

Which components should I take first for Defender Swain?

Prioritise Tear of the Goddess and Chain Vest. They go into the most items Defender Swain builds, so taking them early lets you finish Swain items on time.

Who should hold items in Defender Swain?

Itemize Swain, Zoe, and Leona. Put your first completed damage items on Swain.