Rell - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rellvs Swain

STankSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rell vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Rell wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Swain based on 33 games. Rell holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rell build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rell vs Swain matchup.

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Rell Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rell 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.

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Rell - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Rell
66.7% WR
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Swain vs Rell matchup - 33.3% win rate
Swain
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Rell vs Swain Matchup?

Rell wins the Rell vs Swain matchup
Winner
Rell
Matches: 33
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.9
428
DMG / min
695
9,279
Gold / game
9,454
128
Heal / min
395
1,522
DMG Mitigated / min
726
1.5
CC / min
1.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Rell vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Rell vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Rell wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Swain's 33.3%, giving Rell a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Rell dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Swain players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Swain leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rell players can confidently pick into Swain and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Swain away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rell vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Rell in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Rell, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Rell
1.9Swain
Swain significantly out-farms Rell by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Swain a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rell players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
428Rell
695Swain
Swain heavily out-damages Rell by 267 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rell should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Swain's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,279Rell
9,454Swain
Rell and Swain generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 175 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Rell
1.8Swain
Swain provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rell, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Swain coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,650Rell
1,121Swain
Rell vastly out-sustains Swain, healing and mitigating 529 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rell can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Swain is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Swain, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rell Build Against Swain

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Rell needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rell against Swain are Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail and Zeke's Convergence. This combination gives Rell 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 Rell vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rell
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rell early game win rateRell66.7%
Swain early game win rateSwain33.3%
Late Game
Rell
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rell late game win rateRell66.7%
Swain late game win rateSwain33.3%

Rell dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Rell can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rell is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Swain. Extended games heavily favor Rell, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rell Runes Against Swain

Resolve rune tree - Rell primary runes vs SwainResolve
Aftershock - best Rell rune vs SwainShield Bash - best Rell rune vs SwainBone Plating - best Rell rune vs SwainUnflinching - best Rell rune vs Swain
Precision rune tree - Rell secondary runes vs SwainPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Rell rune vs SwainTriumph - best Rell rune vs Swain
55.6% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Rell to press their advantage against Swain, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rell matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Rell'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 Rell build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rell matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.35%1151.03438,43847.8%42.0%
45.45%771.03488,67238.9%51.2%
54.05%740.93748,34261.5%45.7%
46.88%641.03468,68938.5%52.6%
50.79%631.13498,68457.1%45.7%
59.18%490.93719,12259.1%59.3%
56.25%481.03308,03057.1%55.6%
42.22%451.03629,25738.9%44.4%
62.22%451.03548,81779.0%50.0%
48.89%451.13278,46554.5%43.5%
53.49%431.03108,33758.8%50.0%
51.22%411.14438,83041.2%58.3%
70.73%411.442910,02376.5%66.7%
45.95%371.03147,80135.3%55.0%
66.67%330.94289,27966.7%66.7%
59.38%321.03599,22944.4%65.2%
56.67%301.14258,99660.0%55.0%
55.17%291.03638,93345.5%61.1%
50.00%281.03609,42755.6%47.4%
53.57%281.03547,87250.0%56.3%
59.26%271.13629,50453.9%64.3%
40.74%271.03218,06033.3%46.7%
56.00%250.93949,10762.5%52.9%
56.00%250.93398,20750.0%60.0%
75.00%241.03837,65066.7%88.9%
58.33%241.03398,56353.9%63.6%
43.48%230.93839,01666.7%28.6%
70.00%201.032610,11683.3%64.3%
70.00%201.03627,88363.6%77.8%
68.42%190.93818,93675.0%63.6%
66.67%180.93237,66166.7%66.7%
61.11%181.03577,81760.0%62.5%
46.67%151.03057,78842.9%50.0%
25.00%121.13367,98014.3%40.0%
33.33%90.83869,37425.0%40.0%
50.00%82.04838,42933.3%60.0%
12.50%81.92675,93916.7%0.0%
37.50%81.044910,41425.0%50.0%
25.00%81.031110,29225.0%25.0%
71.43%70.92809,653100.0%66.7%
57.14%70.93479,526100.0%50.0%
16.67%62.354311,0360.0%16.7%
66.67%60.937710,74166.7%66.7%
40.00%51.329110,07133.3%50.0%
80.00%51.24179,328100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.04519,188100.0%66.7%
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Rell vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rell do against Swain in League of Legends?

Rell wins the Rell vs Swain matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Swain's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Rell do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Rell has the advantage against Swain with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Rell players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rell do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Rell takes over the Rell vs Swain matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Rell scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rell vs Swain matchup?

Rell wins the matchup against Swain with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Rell is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Rell build against Swain?

The best Rell build against Swain includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Thornmail, Zeke's Convergence with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Rell runes against Swain?

The best Rell runes against Swain use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Rell vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rell counter Swain?

Yes, Rell has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 66.7% win rate. Rell strongly counters Swain in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Rell against Swain?

When playing Rell against Swain, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.