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4 CostBest Swain build for TFT Set 16 with 91.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Swain builds: Thief's Gloves (91.89% top four rate, +33.11% difference); Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud (71.48% top four rate, +12.70% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (64.75% top four rate, +5.97% difference)
Swain Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Swain in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Swain's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Swain?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Swain, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Crownguard, Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, which are core items for maximizing Swain's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Swain, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Swain's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Swain, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Swain's effectiveness.
Swain Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Swain's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Swain's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Swain in Set 16
High PrioritySwain is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Swain item build achieves a 91.9% top four rate, which is +33.1% higher than Swain's base rate of 58.8%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Swain Itemization in Set 16
Swain's best item build provides +33.1% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Swain achieves 3.30 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Swain achieves 28.7% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Swain has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Swain Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Swain itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Swain has a base top four rate of 58.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Swain item build achieves a 91.9% top four rate, representing a +33.1% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Swain achieves 70.8% top four rate (+12.0% vs base) with 3.30 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Swain achieves a 28.7% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Swain a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Swain
- When you find Swain early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Swain's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Swain
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Swain Items in TFT Set 16
The best Swain item is Crownguard with a 70.13% win rate (+11.35% vs base), 16.94% first place rate, and 2.58% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 8.39% pick rate and 63.36% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Swain items are Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 70.13% | +11.35% | 16.94% | 2.58% | 7,026 | ||
  | B | 69.69% | +10.91% | 15.98% | 2.95% | 8,026 | ||
| A | 69.03% | +10.25% | 17.02% | 3.53% | 9,611 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 68.54% | +9.76% | 15.74% | 3.75% | 10,203 | |
| 5 | | A | 68.43% | +9.65% | 16.22% | 7.35% | 20,002 | |
| 6 |  | B | 66.94% | +8.16% | 15.95% | 3.42% | 9,298 | |
| 7 | | B | 66.62% | +7.84% | 15.01% | 4.13% | 11,236 | |
| 8 | | B | 65.16% | +6.38% | 15.25% | 5.01% | 13,622 | |
| 9 | | B | 64.07% | +5.29% | 16.08% | 6.49% | 17,641 | |
| 10 | | B | 63.88% | +5.10% | 13.53% | 7.25% | 19,713 | |
| 11 | | B | 63.36% | +4.58% | 14.57% | 8.39% | 22,829 | |
| 12 | | B | 63.13% | +4.35% | 14.30% | 7.76% | 21,111 | |
| 13 | | B | 61.21% | +2.43% | 13.41% | 7.85% | 21,350 |
Best Swain Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Swain artifact item is Gold Collector with a 80.00% win rate (+21.22% vs base), 22.69% first place rate, and 0.00% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.30% pick rate and 61.07% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Swain artifact items are Gold Collector, Mittens, and Lich Bane.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +21.22% | 22.69% | 0.00% | 10 | ||
| A | 79.41% | +20.63% | 21.01% | 0.01% | 34 | ||
| A | 73.33% | +14.55% | 18.20% | 0.01% | 15 | ||
| 4 | A | 72.09% | +13.31% | 19.83% | 0.02% | 43 | |
| 5 | A | 70.41% | +11.63% | 20.56% | 0.10% | 267 | |
| 6 | A | 70.24% | +11.46% | 21.66% | 0.03% | 84 | |
| 7 | A | 68.59% | +9.81% | 19.97% | 0.14% | 382 | |
| 8 | A | 66.23% | +7.45% | 19.98% | 0.08% | 231 | |
| 9 | A | 65.16% | +6.38% | 20.26% | 0.13% | 353 | |
| 10 | B | 64.71% | +5.93% | 14.13% | 0.01% | 34 | |
| 11 | A | 64.62% | +5.84% | 20.80% | 0.16% | 424 | |
| 12 | A | 64.42% | +5.64% | 18.63% | 0.14% | 371 | |
| 13 | A | 64.29% | +5.51% | 20.34% | 0.01% | 28 | |
| 14 | A | 64.13% | +5.35% | 20.15% | 0.08% | 223 | |
| 15 | A | 63.84% | +5.06% | 16.90% | 0.07% | 177 | |
| 16 | A | 63.84% | +5.06% | 20.64% | 0.13% | 354 | |
| 17 | A | 62.50% | +3.72% | 19.53% | 0.03% | 88 | |
| 18 | A | 61.07% | +2.29% | 24.31% | 0.30% | 822 | |
| 19 | A | 59.26% | +0.48% | 18.73% | 0.04% | 108 | |
| 20 | A | 58.82% | +0.04% | 19.85% | 0.03% | 68 | |
| 21 | A | 58.37% | -0.41% | 17.85% | 0.08% | 209 | |
| 22 | A | 56.83% | -1.95% | 21.96% | 0.07% | 183 | |
| 23 | A | 56.25% | -2.53% | 18.58% | 0.01% | 16 | |
| 24 | A | 56.18% | -2.60% | 20.95% | 0.03% | 89 | |
| 25 | A | 54.55% | -4.23% | 18.91% | 0.00% | 11 |
Best Swain Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Swain radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 78.57% win rate (+19.79% vs base), 16.95% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.25% pick rate and 56.22% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Swain radiant items are Radiant Morellonomicon, Radiant Hextech Gunblade, and Radiant Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 78.57% | +19.79% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 56 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +16.22% | 19.08% | 0.01% | 28 | ||
| B | 74.34% | +15.56% | 13.64% | 0.04% | 113 | ||
| 4 | A | 73.81% | +15.03% | 18.56% | 0.02% | 42 | |
| 5 | B | 69.05% | +10.27% | 13.61% | 0.03% | 84 | |
| 6 | A | 67.86% | +9.08% | 20.21% | 0.01% | 28 | |
| 7 | B | 66.34% | +7.56% | 14.34% | 0.04% | 101 | |
| 8 | B | 65.33% | +6.55% | 14.76% | 0.03% | 75 | |
| 9 | A | 65.22% | +6.44% | 19.14% | 0.02% | 46 | |
| 10 | A | 64.29% | +5.51% | 17.37% | 0.02% | 42 | |
| 11 | B | 63.27% | +4.49% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 98 | |
| 12 | B | 61.54% | +2.76% | 16.51% | 0.02% | 52 | |
| 13 | B | 60.68% | +1.90% | 12.97% | 0.04% | 117 | |
| 14 | B | 60.54% | +1.76% | 14.45% | 0.07% | 185 | |
| 15 | B | 59.49% | +0.71% | 15.22% | 0.06% | 158 | |
| 16 | B | 59.18% | +0.40% | 14.47% | 0.02% | 49 | |
| 17 | B | 59.18% | +0.40% | 13.31% | 0.02% | 49 | |
| 18 | B | 58.44% | -0.34% | 14.02% | 0.03% | 77 | |
| 19 | B | 56.77% | -2.01% | 14.73% | 0.06% | 155 | |
| 20 | A | 56.41% | -2.37% | 23.18% | 0.01% | 39 | |
| 21 | B | 56.22% | -2.56% | 14.55% | 0.25% | 683 | |
| 22 | B | 54.35% | -4.43% | 16.01% | 0.02% | 46 | |
| 23 | A | 53.57% | -5.21% | 18.05% | 0.01% | 28 | |
| 24 | B | 52.80% | -5.98% | 13.84% | 0.05% | 125 | |
| 25 | B | 50.00% | -8.78% | 16.30% | 0.01% | 38 | |
| 26 | B | 50.00% | -8.78% | 17.19% | 0.01% | 36 | |
| 27 | B | 47.50% | -11.28% | 14.04% | 0.01% | 40 | |
| 28 | B | 46.15% | -12.63% | 15.61% | 0.01% | 26 | |
| 29 | B | 43.90% | -14.88% | 12.52% | 0.02% | 41 | |
| 30 | B | 43.24% | -15.54% | 15.69% | 0.01% | 37 | |
| 31 | A | 41.38% | -17.40% | 17.96% | 0.01% | 29 | |
| 32 | B | 40.91% | -17.87% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 22 | |
| 33 | A | 38.71% | -20.07% | 19.00% | 0.01% | 31 | |
| 34 | A | 36.11% | -22.67% | 16.83% | 0.01% | 36 | |
| 35 | A | 35.71% | -23.07% | 18.94% | 0.02% | 42 | |
| 36 | A | 20.93% | -37.85% | 19.40% | 0.02% | 43 |
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Swain Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swain's best build in Set 16?
The best Swain build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 91.89% top four rate, 75.68% first place rate, and 1.60 average placement. This build is picked 0.54% of the time.
What is the best item for Swain?
The best item for Swain is Crownguard with a 70.13% win rate. This item is picked 2.58% of the time and has won 4,927 matches across 7,026 games.
Which item is most popular on Swain?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Swain with a 8.39% pick rate. This item maintains a 63.36% win rate and has been used in 22,829 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Swain?
The top 3 items for Swain are Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark with an average win rate of 69.61%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Swain item builds have?
The Swain item builds are based on 191,668 total matches. Crownguard has the most wins with 4,927 victories.
Should I always build Crownguard on Swain?
While Crownguard has the highest win rate at 70.13%, the best Swain build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Crownguard, Adaptive Helm, and Ionic Spark as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Swain in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Swain in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Swain's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Swain's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Swain in TFT?
When playing Swain in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Swain's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Swain's optimal items.
Should I itemize Swain in TFT Set 16?
Swain is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Swain's best item build achieves a +33.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 58.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Swain a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Swain is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Swain achieves +33.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Swain's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Swain achieves an average top four rate of 70.8% in TFT Set 16, which is +12.0% compared to the base rate of 58.8%. The best Swain item build reaches 91.9% top four rate with a 1.60 average placement.
What is the best Swain emblem?
The best Swain emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 69.46% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.53% of the time and has been used in 1,454 matches.
What is the top Swain radiant item?
The top Swain radiant item is Radiant Morellonomicon with a 78.57% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 56 matches.
What is the best Swain artifact?
The best Swain artifact is Flickerblades with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.00% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.