Swain

Swain Abilities

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Swain A tier

Swain's abilities include Death's Hand, Vision of Empire, Nevermove, Demonic Ascension, Ravenous Flock. Learn how to use Swain's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.1.

  • Swain passive ability - Ravenous Flock - League of Legends
    Ravenous Flock

    Ravenous Flock

    Swain's ravens collect Soul Fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.

  • Swain Q ability - Death's Hand - League of Legends
    Death's Hand

    Death's Hand

    Swain unleashes several bolts of eldritch power that pierce through enemies. Enemies hit take more damage for each bolt they are struck by.

    Cost:
    • 40/
    • 45/
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60
    Cooldown:
    • 7/
    • 6/
    • 5/
    • 4/
    • 3
    Range:
    • 750
  • Swain W ability - Vision of Empire - League of Legends
    Vision of Empire

    Vision of Empire

    Swain opens a demon eye that deals damage and slows enemies. Champions hit are revealed and also grant Swain a Soul Fragment.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 22/
    • 21/
    • 20/
    • 19/
    • 18
    Range:
    • 5500/
    • 6000/
    • 6500/
    • 7000/
    • 7500
  • Swain E ability - Nevermove - League of Legends
    Nevermove

    Nevermove

    Swain launches a wave of demonic power forward. It then returns to Swain and roots enemies it hits. Swain can then choose to pull all rooted champions closer. This ability has a shorter cooldown during Demonic Ascension.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 55/
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70
    Cooldown:
    • 12/
    • 12/
    • 11/
    • 11/
    • 10
    Range:
    • 850
  • Swain R ultimate ability - Demonic Ascension - League of Legends
    Demonic Ascension

    Demonic Ascension

    Swain transforms into a demon and drains health from nearby enemy champions, minions, and neutral monsters. Swain can cast Demonflare to decimate and slow nearby enemies with a nova of soulfire. This form is indefinite as long as Swain drains enemy champions.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 120
    Range:
    • 650
Classes:
  • Mage,
  • Support
Patch:26.1
Sample Size:687,817 ranked games
Lane:All Lanes
Tier:All Tiers
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Ravenous Flock

Swain's ravens collect Soul Fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.

Swain Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swain's passive ability?

Swain's passive ability is Ravenous Flock. Swain's ravens collect <i>Soul Fragments</i> that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.

What is Swain's Q ability?

Swain's Q ability is Death's Hand. Swain unleashes several bolts of eldritch power that pierce through enemies. Enemies hit take more damage for each bolt they are struck by.

What is Swain's ultimate ability?

Swain's ultimate (R) is Demonic Ascension. Swain transforms into a demon and drains health from nearby enemy champions, minions, and neutral monsters. Swain can cast Demonflare to decimate and slow nearby enemies with a nova of soulfire. This form is indefinite as long as Swain drains enemy champions.

How do I use Swain's abilities effectively?

To use Swain's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.