Swainvs Jarvan IV
Swain vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Jarvan IV wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Swain based on 7 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Swain scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Swain build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup.
Swain Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Swain 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.
Jarvan IV(28.6%)Who Wins the Swain vs Jarvan IV Matchup?
Swain vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary
The Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Swain's 28.6%, giving Jarvan IV a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Swain outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV needs to press advantages before Swain reaches their power spikes, while Swain should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Swain leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV has a strong advantage in this matchup. Swain players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jarvan IV 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.
Swain vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown
Jarvan IV is favored during the laning phase against Swain, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jarvan IV holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Swain Build Against Jarvan IV
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Jarvan IV are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Swain an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Swain0.0%Jarvan IV100.0%Swain50.0%Jarvan IV50.0%Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV 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 Swain at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Jarvan IV. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jarvan IV has the edge early, but Swain gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Swain Runes Against Jarvan IV
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Swain the best tools to compete against Jarvan IV in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Swain matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Swain'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 Swain build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.27% | 234 | 2.7 | 679 | 10,264 | 49.0% | 58.5% | |
| 45.69% | 197 | 2.1 | 738 | 10,283 | 45.9% | 45.5% | |
| 46.28% | 188 | 3.3 | 777 | 11,047 | 47.8% | 45.4% | |
| 49.46% | 186 | 1.7 | 761 | 10,239 | 50.0% | 49.0% | |
| 45.41% | 185 | 2.2 | 690 | 10,010 | 43.4% | 47.1% | |
| 59.66% | 176 | 5.6 | 916 | 13,061 | 65.4% | 55.1% | |
| 60.47% | 172 | 1.7 | 735 | 9,860 | 59.0% | 61.7% | |
| 52.76% | 163 | 1.7 | 660 | 9,425 | 57.1% | 48.8% | |
| 56.60% | 159 | 1.8 | 776 | 9,880 | 60.9% | 51.4% | |
| 65.81% | 155 | 5.7 | 957 | 12,794 | 75.7% | 56.8% | |
| 51.43% | 140 | 6.1 | 949 | 12,353 | 52.8% | 50.0% | |
| 56.80% | 125 | 5.9 | 969 | 12,889 | 59.3% | 54.9% | |
| 42.28% | 123 | 6.0 | 845 | 11,054 | 43.5% | 40.7% | |
| 47.93% | 121 | 1.6 | 749 | 9,843 | 51.6% | 44.1% | |
| 51.67% | 120 | 6.1 | 926 | 11,133 | 46.5% | 56.5% | |
| 47.06% | 119 | 1.8 | 753 | 9,939 | 54.7% | 38.2% | |
| 47.83% | 115 | 2.3 | 907 | 9,839 | 49.2% | 46.1% | |
| 49.57% | 115 | 2.0 | 715 | 9,451 | 54.4% | 44.8% | |
| 54.55% | 110 | 4.7 | 809 | 11,625 | 48.0% | 60.0% | |
| 51.89% | 106 | 5.5 | 894 | 11,649 | 45.8% | 56.9% | |
| 49.52% | 105 | 3.6 | 747 | 10,803 | 33.3% | 63.2% | |
| 52.38% | 105 | 6.0 | 916 | 11,588 | 46.7% | 56.7% | |
| 53.85% | 104 | 6.2 | 987 | 12,890 | 66.0% | 41.2% | |
| 47.06% | 102 | 2.0 | 713 | 10,774 | 41.5% | 50.8% | |
| 59.18% | 98 | 6.0 | 1,019 | 12,872 | 67.4% | 51.9% | |
| 40.82% | 98 | 1.8 | 753 | 10,135 | 35.7% | 44.6% | |
| 42.11% | 95 | 2.6 | 635 | 10,449 | 41.7% | 42.4% | |
| 55.68% | 88 | 5.7 | 875 | 10,824 | 60.8% | 48.6% | |
| 50.62% | 81 | 1.8 | 743 | 9,619 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 6.2 | 901 | 13,036 | 57.1% | 48.9% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 1.8 | 660 | 9,818 | 42.4% | 56.5% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 1.8 | 651 | 9,447 | 55.0% | 47.4% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 3.5 | 789 | 10,794 | 36.7% | 53.3% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 1.8 | 781 | 10,403 | 50.0% | 47.7% | |
| 54.17% | 72 | 3.0 | 811 | 11,111 | 57.6% | 51.3% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 1.7 | 713 | 10,046 | 61.1% | 48.5% | |
| 61.76% | 68 | 4.9 | 949 | 11,688 | 73.9% | 55.6% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 5.8 | 985 | 12,444 | 48.5% | 55.9% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 5.9 | 947 | 10,699 | 46.7% | 51.4% | |
| 55.22% | 67 | 1.8 | 565 | 9,167 | 56.8% | 53.3% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 5.9 | 914 | 12,008 | 51.7% | 46.0% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 6.3 | 1,043 | 11,333 | 58.1% | 54.3% | |
| 65.15% | 66 | 6.2 | 918 | 10,728 | 62.5% | 69.2% | |
| 63.08% | 65 | 1.6 | 745 | 10,047 | 61.3% | 64.7% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 6.0 | 993 | 12,650 | 64.3% | 38.9% | |
| 38.33% | 60 | 5.9 | 858 | 12,226 | 41.2% | 37.2% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 5.3 | 853 | 10,140 | 64.3% | 48.4% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 1.6 | 814 | 9,393 | 56.7% | 42.9% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.6 | 1,005 | 10,261 | 43.3% | 51.9% | |
| 56.36% | 55 | 6.3 | 981 | 13,323 | 66.7% | 48.4% | |
| 55.56% | 54 | 5.4 | 891 | 11,424 | 55.0% | 55.9% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 5.7 | 874 | 12,224 | 68.0% | 55.2% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 1.6 | 705 | 9,907 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 52 | 6.1 | 899 | 11,999 | 56.3% | 70.0% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 6.0 | 857 | 11,324 | 48.0% | 57.7% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 5.9 | 1,041 | 11,182 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 50 | 4.5 | 838 | 11,243 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 66.00% | 50 | 2.6 | 755 | 10,314 | 69.2% | 62.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.2 | 747 | 10,645 | 37.5% | 58.3% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.1 | 1,049 | 13,202 | 68.0% | 34.8% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.7 | 707 | 10,299 | 55.6% | 41.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 5.0 | 763 | 11,141 | 52.6% | 42.9% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 5.6 | 959 | 11,566 | 61.1% | 48.3% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.0 | 862 | 11,831 | 60.0% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 4.9 | 989 | 11,926 | 55.0% | 46.1% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.0 | 951 | 13,284 | 58.8% | 53.6% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 5.9 | 1,026 | 10,705 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 64.44% | 45 | 5.3 | 1,030 | 11,134 | 57.9% | 69.2% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 1.8 | 633 | 8,753 | 31.6% | 48.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.1 | 872 | 11,134 | 52.2% | 42.1% | |
| 70.73% | 41 | 6.0 | 1,005 | 10,906 | 70.0% | 71.4% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 5.7 | 807 | 10,971 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 5.9 | 857 | 11,100 | 55.0% | 68.4% | |
| 63.16% | 38 | 2.1 | 769 | 10,839 | 76.9% | 56.0% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 6.3 | 1,062 | 12,041 | 47.4% | 52.6% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.0 | 1,074 | 12,963 | 60.9% | 53.3% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.4 | 945 | 11,186 | 55.0% | 41.2% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 3.9 | 907 | 10,679 | 35.3% | 47.1% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 1.9 | 724 | 10,327 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 5.8 | 999 | 12,955 | 43.8% | 58.8% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.1 | 901 | 11,636 | 46.1% | 55.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 5.9 | 840 | 10,364 | 47.1% | 40.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.2 | 911 | 10,677 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 5.5 | 907 | 11,832 | 44.4% | 63.6% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 5.7 | 836 | 10,196 | 35.7% | 53.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 4.4 | 946 | 10,226 | 60.0% | 28.6% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 5.9 | 986 | 12,231 | 55.6% | 70.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.2 | 1,147 | 11,485 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.4 | 842 | 11,763 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.2 | 977 | 11,857 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 4.5 | 793 | 11,265 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.5 | 731 | 9,215 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.8 | 745 | 9,682 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 2.4 | 656 | 10,160 | 30.0% | 35.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.5 | 1,242 | 11,658 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.3 | 863 | 11,035 | 30.8% | 84.6% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 793 | 9,087 | 62.5% | 77.8% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 935 | 10,346 | 76.5% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 1,015 | 11,155 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.5 | 1,192 | 12,343 | 58.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 5.8 | 978 | 11,153 | 70.6% | 57.1% | |
| 70.83% | 24 | 6.3 | 1,053 | 12,185 | 70.0% | 71.4% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 5.3 | 905 | 10,443 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.0 | 1,063 | 14,595 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.5 | 1,179 | 12,539 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.5 | 819 | 11,489 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 870 | 10,314 | 69.2% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 920 | 11,584 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.8 | 895 | 10,278 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.2 | 738 | 9,205 | 46.1% | 16.7% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 5.6 | 874 | 11,933 | 28.6% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.5 | 965 | 11,191 | 76.9% | 40.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.8 | 1,113 | 12,136 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,049 | 10,811 | 71.4% | 80.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.1 | 913 | 12,104 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.3 | 780 | 9,361 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.8 | 1,030 | 14,023 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 1,126 | 13,140 | 37.5% | 85.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.0 | 716 | 8,395 | 70.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 902 | 11,859 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.0 | 1,030 | 11,632 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.9 | 844 | 10,773 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 918 | 11,183 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.5 | 958 | 11,326 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.0 | 782 | 9,919 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.0 | 923 | 11,022 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.2 | 1,043 | 10,858 | 75.0% | 11.1% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 839 | 11,595 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 867 | 11,096 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.7 | 828 | 10,759 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 702 | 9,369 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 744 | 11,012 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 4.9 | 933 | 11,729 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.1 | 839 | 12,959 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 4.5 | 985 | 10,104 | 83.3% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.6 | 854 | 13,306 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 1,011 | 9,488 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.0 | 931 | 11,673 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.6 | 801 | 11,341 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.7 | 869 | 11,311 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.6 | 923 | 10,585 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 610 | 10,353 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 667 | 11,362 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 961 | 12,613 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 814 | 10,870 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.0 | 979 | 10,919 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 992 | 12,435 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 690 | 10,180 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 970 | 14,526 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 966 | 10,725 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 753 | 10,398 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Swain vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Swain do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?
Jarvan IV wins the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Swain's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Swain do against Jarvan IV in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Swain with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Swain do against Jarvan IV in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup?
Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Swain with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Swain build against Jarvan IV?
The best Swain build against Jarvan IV includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Swain runes against Jarvan IV?
The best Swain runes against Jarvan IV use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Swain vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Swain counter Jarvan IV?
No, Swain struggles against Jarvan IV with only a 28.6% win rate. Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. Swain players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jarvan IV's lead.
How do I play Swain against Jarvan IV?
When playing Swain against Jarvan IV, play cautiously and avoid Jarvan IV's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jarvan IV in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.