Soraka - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
54.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Sorakavs Swain

SSupportMage
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Soraka vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Soraka wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Swain based on 8 games. Soraka holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Swain matchup.

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Soraka Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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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Soraka - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Soraka
62.5% WR
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Swain vs Soraka matchup - 37.5% win rate
Swain
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Soraka vs Swain Matchup?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Swain matchup
Winner
Soraka
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.8
CS / min
1.9
223
DMG / min
804
10,035
Gold / game
11,406
1,029
Heal / min
475
364
DMG Mitigated / min
956
1.3
CC / min
1.7
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Soraka vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Soraka vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Soraka wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Swain's 37.5%, giving Soraka a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Soraka 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 damage output, where Swain leads by 581 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Soraka 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.

Soraka vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Soraka in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Soraka
1.9Swain
Swain significantly out-farms Soraka by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Swain a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Soraka players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
223Soraka
804Swain
Swain heavily out-damages Soraka by 581 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Soraka 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
10,035Soraka
11,406Swain
Swain generates a commanding 1,372 more gold per game than Soraka. This substantial economic advantage means Swain consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Soraka should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Soraka
1.7Swain
Swain provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Soraka, 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
1,393Soraka
1,431Swain
Soraka and Swain have comparable sustain profiles, with only 38 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Soraka Build Against Swain

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Swain are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Morellonomicon. This combination gives Soraka an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Soraka vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Soraka
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Soraka early game win rateSoraka100.0%
Swain early game win rateSwain0.0%
Late Game
Soraka
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Soraka late game win rateSoraka50.0%
Swain late game win rateSwain50.0%

Soraka dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Soraka can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Soraka at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Swain. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Soraka 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 Soraka Runes Against Swain

Sorcery rune tree - Soraka primary runes vs SwainSorcery
Summon Aery - best Soraka rune vs SwainManaflow Band - best Soraka rune vs SwainTranscendence - best Soraka rune vs SwainScorch - best Soraka rune vs Swain
Resolve rune tree - Soraka secondary runes vs SwainResolve
Bone Plating - best Soraka rune vs SwainRevitalize - best Soraka rune vs Swain
60.0% WR

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


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

Soraka 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
48.48%660.91777,92844.4%51.3%
47.22%361.02138,06041.2%52.6%
48.57%350.91919,01472.7%37.5%
54.84%310.92106,70243.8%66.7%
53.33%300.91977,83261.5%47.1%
55.17%290.91848,35845.5%61.1%
54.17%240.92077,10258.8%42.9%
50.00%240.81987,98554.5%46.1%
47.83%230.92228,01725.0%60.0%
52.38%210.91958,30833.3%66.7%
66.67%180.92398,85533.3%83.3%
55.56%180.91998,37450.0%57.1%
37.50%160.81967,84340.0%36.4%
53.33%150.82037,68742.9%62.5%
85.71%140.81506,77788.9%80.0%
64.29%140.81828,21260.0%66.7%
57.14%140.81987,28080.0%44.4%
63.64%110.91627,67350.0%71.4%
50.00%101.02369,5030.0%62.5%
50.00%100.82626,91675.0%33.3%
60.00%100.82428,40433.3%71.4%
40.00%101.12256,55942.9%33.3%
33.33%90.91987,52066.7%16.7%
33.33%91.01338,32933.3%33.3%
62.50%80.822310,035100.0%50.0%
62.50%81.01766,69575.0%50.0%
62.50%81.12408,61666.7%60.0%
71.43%71.02539,131100.0%60.0%
71.43%70.81797,95066.7%75.0%
42.86%70.92407,86340.0%50.0%
60.00%52.52879,615100.0%33.3%
60.00%50.51747,794100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.22407,683100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.91857,138100.0%25.0%
20.00%50.92949,2320.0%25.0%
75.00%40.82568,142100.0%0.0%
100.00%40.91887,798100.0%100.0%

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Soraka vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Soraka do against Swain in League of Legends?

Soraka wins the Soraka vs Swain matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Swain's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Soraka do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Soraka has the advantage against Swain with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Soraka players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Soraka do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Swain matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Soraka vs Swain matchup?

Soraka wins the matchup against Swain with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Soraka is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Soraka build against Swain?

The best Soraka build against Swain includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Morellonomicon with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Soraka runes against Swain?

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

Does Soraka counter Swain?

Yes, Soraka has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 62.5% win rate. Soraka strongly counters Swain in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Soraka against Swain?

When playing Soraka 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.