- Avg Place
- 4.18
- Top 4 rate
- 55.7%
- Pick Rate
- 26.5%
Swain TFT Comps · Set 16 · Legacy
Noxus
Arcanist
Juggernaut
4 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 199,739
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 7, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every ranked comp that fields Swain in Set 16, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Swain is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Defender Aurelion Sol
- Top 4 rate
- 86.0%best comp
- Plan
- Fast 8
- Named carry in
- 0%
- Strong comps
- 25
Best Swain comps in Set 16
18,049 ranked gamesThese are the 25 strongest ranked comps that field Swain in Set 16. The best is Defender Aurelion Sol: 2.43 average placement and 86.0% top 4 over 457 games. The most-played one is Arcanist Sylas (3,359 games, 2.55 average placement).
| Comp | Swain 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 90.7% | 45.3% | 2.00 | 75 | |
| 0% | 86.0% | 38.5% | 2.43 | 457 | |
| 1% | 84.3% | 40.4% | 2.55 | 3,359 | |
| 1% | 89.4% | 27.5% | 2.56 | 864 | |
| 0% | 90.7% | 23.3% | 2.57 | 443 | |
| 1% | 82.5% | 28.1% | 2.81 | 423 | |
| 1% | 78.9% | 31.1% | 2.90 | 383 | |
| 1% | 78.5% | 31.1% | 2.92 | 293 | |
| 2% | 84.6% | 20.8% | 2.93 | 332 | |
| 2% | 77.2% | 33.5% | 2.98 | 272 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
Is Swain a carry or a support?
Swain is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere. As a 4-cost, Swain comes online at level 8: stabilise, push levels and roll for it at 8.
- Plan
- Fast 8
- Named carry
- 0%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 0.6%in these comps
Best partners for Swain
Swain's comps are built around Taric, Garen, and Galio; the most common partner appears in 69% of those games.
Best Swain comp by rank
The best Swain comp changes with rank: Defender Aurelion Sol leads in Gold, while Noxus Darius does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Defender Aurelion Sol | 90.0% | 1.99 | 20 |
| Platinum | Defender Aphelios | 96.9% | 1.88 | 28 |
| Emerald | Noxus Darius | 95.8% | 1.92 | 40 |
| Diamond | Noxus Darius | 95.7% | 1.74 | 39 |
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Swain comps FAQ – Set 16
What is the best Swain comp in TFT Set 16?
The best Swain comp in Set 16 is Defender Aurelion Sol, with a 2.43 average placement, 86.0% top 4 and 38.5% first-place rate over 457 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Swain?
No. Swain is a 4-cost that comes online at level 8, so level up and roll at 8 instead of slow rolling.
Is Swain a carry in TFT?
Swain is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere.
Which units go best with Swain?
Swain's comps are built around Taric, Garen, and Galio; the most common partner appears in 69% of those games.
What is the most popular Swain comp in Set 16?
Arcanist Sylas is the most played Swain comp, with 3,359 ranked games and a 84.3% top-4 rate.
Does the best Swain comp change by rank?
The best Swain comp changes with rank: Defender Aurelion Sol leads in Gold, while Noxus Darius does best in Diamond.