SwainTFT Build
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5 CostBest Swain build for TFT Set 4 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Ionic Spark. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Swain builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +32.80% difference); Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (91.53% top four rate, +24.33% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (78.79% top four rate, +11.59% difference)
Swain Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Swain in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Tear of the Goddess from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Sparring Gloves 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 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Swain's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Swain, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Swain's effectiveness.
Tear of the Goddess is the 3rd priority component for Swain, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Protector's Vow, Adaptive Helm, 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 4
High PrioritySwain is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Swain item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, which is +32.8% higher than Swain's base rate of 67.2%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Swain Itemization in Set 4
Swain's best item build provides +32.8% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Swain achieves 2.75 average placement, consistently finishing in top positions.
Itemized Swain achieves 39.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-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 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Swain has a base top four rate of 67.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Swain item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +32.8% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Swain achieves 79.8% top four rate (+12.6% vs base) with 2.75 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Swain achieves a 39.6% 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 4
The best Swain item is Steadfast Heart with a 78.69% win rate (+11.49% vs base), 15.74% first place rate, and 2.89% pick rate. The most popular is Warmog's Armor with a 9.82% pick rate and 73.24% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Swain items are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Ionic Spark.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 78.69% | +11.49% | 15.74% | 2.89% | 732 | ||
 | A | 77.39% | +10.19% | 16.22% | 3.09% | 783 | ||
  | A | 77.08% | +9.88% | 17.02% | 5.09% | 1,287 | ||
| 4 | | B | 75.41% | +8.21% | 15.98% | 2.39% | 606 | |
| 5 |  | B | 74.31% | +7.11% | 14.57% | 8.00% | 2,024 | |
| 6 | | B | 73.29% | +6.09% | 16.08% | 3.18% | 805 | |
| 7 | | B | 73.24% | +6.04% | 13.53% | 9.82% | 2,485 | |
| 8 | | B | 72.09% | +4.89% | 15.01% | 3.70% | 935 | |
| 9 | | B | 71.96% | +4.76% | 15.25% | 5.45% | 1,380 | |
| 10 | | B | 71.92% | +4.72% | 14.30% | 6.94% | 1,756 | |
| 11 | | B | 70.86% | +3.66% | 13.41% | 9.47% | 2,395 |
Best Swain Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Swain artifact item is Luden's Tempest with a 100.00% win rate (+32.80% vs base), 18.58% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Seeker's Armguard with a 0.53% pick rate and 84.21% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Swain artifact items are Luden's Tempest, Mittens, and Wit's End.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +32.80% | 18.58% | 0.04% | 11 | ||
| A | 90.00% | +22.80% | 21.01% | 0.04% | 10 | ||
| A | 89.66% | +22.46% | 20.95% | 0.11% | 29 | ||
| 4 | A | 87.50% | +20.30% | 19.85% | 0.09% | 24 | |
| 5 | A | 87.00% | +19.80% | 20.80% | 0.40% | 100 | |
| 6 | A | 84.21% | +17.01% | 20.15% | 0.53% | 133 | |
| 7 | A | 84.21% | +17.01% | 21.96% | 0.08% | 19 | |
| 8 | A | 84.04% | +16.84% | 20.64% | 0.37% | 94 | |
| 9 | A | 83.52% | +16.32% | 19.97% | 0.36% | 91 | |
| 10 | A | 83.05% | +15.85% | 20.26% | 0.47% | 118 | |
| 11 | A | 82.67% | +15.47% | 20.56% | 0.30% | 75 | |
| 12 | A | 81.82% | +14.62% | 19.53% | 0.17% | 44 | |
| 13 | A | 80.77% | +13.57% | 21.66% | 0.10% | 26 | |
| 14 | A | 79.66% | +12.46% | 18.73% | 0.23% | 59 | |
| 15 | A | 78.87% | +11.67% | 19.98% | 0.28% | 71 | |
| 16 | A | 78.57% | +11.37% | 18.91% | 0.06% | 14 | |
| 17 | A | 78.26% | +11.06% | 19.83% | 0.09% | 23 | |
| 18 | A | 72.93% | +5.73% | 18.63% | 0.53% | 133 | |
| 19 | A | 71.88% | +4.67% | 17.85% | 0.38% | 96 | |
| 20 | A | 63.64% | -3.56% | 20.34% | 0.04% | 11 | |
| 21 | A | 63.33% | -3.87% | 16.90% | 0.12% | 30 | |
| 22 | A | 54.55% | -12.65% | 24.31% | 0.04% | 11 |
Best Swain Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Swain radiant item is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 92.45% win rate (+25.25% vs base), 15.22% first place rate, and 0.21% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.36% pick rate and 75.00% win rate. Radiant Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 16.93%. The top three Swain radiant items are Radiant Spirit Visage, Radiant Dragon's Claw, and Radiant Sunfire Cape.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 92.45% | +25.25% | 15.22% | 0.21% | 53 | ||
| B | 86.11% | +18.91% | 12.97% | 0.14% | 36 | ||
| B | 80.77% | +13.57% | 13.84% | 0.10% | 26 | ||
| 4 | B | 80.00% | +12.80% | 14.47% | 0.04% | 10 | |
| 5 | B | 75.00% | +7.80% | 14.45% | 0.36% | 92 | |
| 6 | B | 66.67% | -0.53% | 16.93% | 0.05% | 12 | |
| 7 | B | 64.71% | -2.49% | 14.73% | 0.13% | 34 | |
| 8 | B | 62.50% | -4.70% | 13.64% | 0.09% | 24 | |
| 9 | B | 61.54% | -5.66% | 16.01% | 0.05% | 13 | |
| 10 | B | 55.17% | -12.03% | 14.55% | 0.23% | 58 | |
| 11 | B | 38.46% | -28.74% | 14.34% | 0.05% | 13 |
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Swain Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swain's best build in Set 4?
The best Swain build in Set 4 is Thief's Gloves with a 100.00% top four rate, 97.70% first place rate, and 1.05 average placement. This build is picked 0.66% of the time.
What is the best item for Swain?
The best item for Swain is Steadfast Heart with a 78.69% win rate. This item is picked 2.89% of the time and has won 576 matches across 732 games.
Which item is most popular on Swain?
Warmog's Armor is the most popular item on Swain with a 9.82% pick rate. This item maintains a 73.24% win rate and has been used in 2,485 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Swain?
The top 3 items for Swain are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Ionic Spark with an average win rate of 77.72%. 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 15,188 total matches. Steadfast Heart has the most wins with 576 victories.
Should I always build Steadfast Heart on Swain?
While Steadfast Heart has the highest win rate at 78.69%, the best Swain build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Ionic Spark as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Swain in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Swain in Set 4 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 6 of Swain's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Swain in TFT?
When playing Swain in TFT Set 4, 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 4?
Swain is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Swain's best item build achieves a +32.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 67.2%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Swain a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Swain is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Swain achieves +32.8% 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 4?
When properly itemized, Swain achieves an average top four rate of 79.8% in TFT Set 4, which is +12.6% compared to the base rate of 67.2%. The best Swain item build reaches 100.0% top four rate with a 1.05 average placement.
What is the best Swain emblem?
The best Swain emblem is Elderwood Emblem with a 80.43% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.36% of the time and has been used in 92 matches.
What is the top Swain radiant item?
The top Swain radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Swain artifact?
The best Swain artifact is Luden's Tempest with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.