Lissandra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Lissandravs Swain

AMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lissandra vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Swain wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Lissandra based on 28 games. Swain holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lissandra vs Swain matchup.

Lissandra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lissandra performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Swain - 46.4% win rateSwain(46.4%)
Lissandra - 46.4% win rate in this matchup
Lissandra
46.4% WR
VS
Swain vs Lissandra matchup - 53.6% win rate
Swain
53.6% WR

Who Wins the Lissandra vs Swain Matchup?

Swain wins the Lissandra vs Swain matchup
Winner
Swain
Matches: 28
46.4%
Win Rate
53.6%
6.6
CS / min
6.1
867
DMG / min
871
9,781
Gold / game
9,911
144
Heal / min
396
449
DMG Mitigated / min
818
1.8
CC / min
1.6
47.1%
Early Game WR
52.9%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Lissandra vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Lissandra vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Lissandra's 46.4%, giving Swain a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lissandra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 621 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lissandra players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Swain overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lissandra vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Lissandra in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Lissandra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Lissandra
6.1Swain
Lissandra edges out Swain by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lissandra.
Damage
867Lissandra
871Swain
Damage output is virtually even between Lissandra and Swain, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,781Lissandra
9,911Swain
Lissandra and Swain generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 130 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.8Lissandra
1.6Swain
Both Lissandra and Swain provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
594Lissandra
1,214Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Lissandra, healing and mitigating 621 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lissandra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lissandra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lissandra Build Against Swain

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Lissandra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lissandra against Swain are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Lissandra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Swain. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lissandra vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Lissandra early game win rateLissandra47.1%
Swain early game win rateSwain52.9%
Late Game
Swain
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Lissandra late game win rateLissandra45.5%
Swain late game win rateSwain54.5%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Lissandra. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Lissandra. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Swain holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Lissandra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Lissandra Runes Against Swain

Sorcery rune tree - Lissandra primary runes vs SwainSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Lissandra rune vs SwainManaflow Band - best Lissandra rune vs SwainTranscendence - best Lissandra rune vs SwainScorch - best Lissandra rune vs Swain
Domination rune tree - Lissandra secondary runes vs SwainDomination
Cheap Shot - best Lissandra rune vs SwainUltimate Hunter - best Lissandra rune vs Swain
60.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Lissandra the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Lissandra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Lissandra's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lissandra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.00%1306.883712,37853.6%64.9%
57.52%1136.882011,83565.2%52.2%
50.00%766.890711,85747.2%52.5%
45.95%746.778211,93537.5%52.4%
47.95%736.982512,39648.3%47.7%
52.11%717.081212,61135.7%62.8%
53.62%696.788911,32658.1%50.0%
54.55%666.798912,99555.2%54.0%
50.00%626.990112,04736.7%62.5%
54.10%616.687711,06545.5%64.3%
57.38%616.276711,40053.6%60.6%
34.48%586.766810,83031.4%39.1%
40.00%556.372811,33333.3%45.2%
46.94%496.975711,65340.0%51.7%
50.00%486.776511,97850.0%50.0%
50.00%406.476411,31941.2%56.5%
65.00%407.283311,56863.6%66.7%
56.41%397.084511,79244.4%66.7%
60.00%356.876110,99150.0%70.6%
48.57%356.881511,55440.0%55.0%
36.36%336.784111,39846.7%27.8%
21.21%336.478711,43923.1%20.0%
63.33%307.380811,58476.5%46.1%
62.07%297.188313,06883.3%47.1%
58.62%296.596211,72763.6%55.6%
53.57%286.983410,91262.5%41.7%
46.43%286.68679,78147.1%45.5%
53.57%286.881411,53950.0%56.3%
59.26%277.079712,15157.1%61.5%
69.23%266.586913,22971.4%68.4%
57.69%266.679612,06775.0%42.9%
40.00%257.276711,82854.5%28.6%
64.00%256.680511,12450.0%73.3%
41.67%246.992712,63340.0%42.9%
66.67%247.178811,24454.5%76.9%
73.68%197.196712,77550.0%90.9%
44.44%187.31,06512,47460.0%25.0%
64.71%177.290311,48980.0%42.9%
33.33%156.473710,70622.2%50.0%
57.14%146.289412,26342.9%71.4%
42.86%147.375110,43150.0%25.0%
76.92%136.783113,11175.0%77.8%
38.46%136.082212,47860.0%25.0%
30.77%136.896711,40720.0%37.5%
15.38%136.584811,09216.7%14.3%
45.45%116.480812,11440.0%50.0%
27.27%116.792811,21620.0%33.3%
54.55%116.888611,95450.0%57.1%
40.00%106.882512,83166.7%28.6%
50.00%106.452910,44128.6%100.0%
55.56%96.295114,28150.0%57.1%
88.89%97.280612,70675.0%100.0%
55.56%97.288211,46775.0%40.0%
55.56%95.672312,03950.0%60.0%
55.56%97.786112,78766.7%50.0%
75.00%87.487510,71080.0%66.7%
57.14%77.387510,78575.0%33.3%
42.86%75.873510,32566.7%25.0%
85.71%77.087111,26283.3%100.0%
71.43%76.173511,33280.0%50.0%
50.00%61.761410,6240.0%60.0%
83.33%67.91,14313,99850.0%100.0%
33.33%67.796512,2420.0%66.7%
33.33%66.686711,32825.0%50.0%
50.00%62.45439,94466.7%33.3%
83.33%67.183312,020100.0%80.0%
16.67%67.26078,27816.7%0.0%
60.00%56.01,16411,19766.7%50.0%
40.00%53.07276,78640.0%0.0%
20.00%57.793410,62525.0%0.0%
20.00%55.05978,21425.0%0.0%
40.00%53.45178,76125.0%100.0%
80.00%55.064712,91850.0%100.0%
40.00%56.783411,7270.0%66.7%
60.00%56.077611,837100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.374111,1560.0%50.0%
60.00%56.897912,10050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.51,08510,600100.0%66.7%

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Lissandra vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lissandra do against Swain in League of Legends?

Swain wins the Lissandra vs Swain matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Lissandra's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lissandra do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Lissandra with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lissandra do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Swain takes over the Lissandra vs Swain matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lissandra vs Swain matchup?

Swain wins the matchup against Lissandra with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Lissandra build against Swain?

The best Lissandra build against Swain includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lissandra runes against Swain?

The best Lissandra runes against Swain use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Lissandra vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lissandra counter Swain?

No, Lissandra struggles against Swain with only a 46.4% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Lissandra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.

How do I play Lissandra against Swain?

When playing Lissandra against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Swain has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.