Swainvs Leona
Swain vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Leona wins with a 58.6% win rate (+17.3%) over Swain based on 104 games. Leona holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Swain build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Swain vs Leona 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.
Leona(41.4%)Who Wins the Swain vs Leona Matchup?
Swain vs Leona Matchup Summary
The Swain vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 104 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 58.6% win rate compared to Swain's 41.4%, giving Leona a 17.3 percentage point advantage. Leona 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 326 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona 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 Leona 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 Leona Laning Phase Breakdown
Swain is favored during the laning phase against Leona, 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.
Best Swain Build Against Leona
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Leona 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 12 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Swain vs Leona matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Swain38.1%Leona61.9%Swain43.5%Leona56.5%Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.9% win rate — a 23.8 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Leona is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.5% win rate — 12.9 points above Swain. Extended games heavily favor Leona, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Leona 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 Swain Runes Against Leona
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Swain the best tools to compete against Leona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Swain matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.46% | 164 | 2.4 | 666 | 10,149 | 41.9% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 148 | 1.7 | 717 | 9,723 | 46.6% | 53.3% | |
| 44.06% | 143 | 1.8 | 643 | 9,297 | 45.7% | 42.5% | |
| 49.25% | 134 | 1.7 | 721 | 9,988 | 52.9% | 45.3% | |
| 51.28% | 117 | 1.9 | 738 | 10,785 | 56.8% | 48.8% | |
| 54.05% | 111 | 2.0 | 641 | 9,692 | 51.0% | 56.5% | |
| 51.38% | 109 | 2.4 | 787 | 10,529 | 63.4% | 44.1% | |
| 41.35% | 104 | 1.7 | 749 | 10,275 | 38.1% | 43.5% | |
| 41.75% | 103 | 2.6 | 724 | 10,126 | 32.5% | 47.6% | |
| 41.49% | 94 | 6.0 | 849 | 12,533 | 46.1% | 38.2% | |
| 46.15% | 91 | 3.8 | 724 | 10,857 | 38.5% | 51.9% | |
| 46.59% | 88 | 1.8 | 692 | 9,610 | 38.1% | 54.4% | |
| 40.51% | 79 | 1.8 | 618 | 9,242 | 41.7% | 39.5% | |
| 65.82% | 79 | 6.1 | 886 | 11,304 | 61.1% | 69.8% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 2.5 | 989 | 10,316 | 45.5% | 48.9% | |
| 41.56% | 77 | 3.1 | 701 | 10,352 | 20.0% | 51.9% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 1.8 | 760 | 9,982 | 56.4% | 36.8% | |
| 37.84% | 74 | 5.3 | 948 | 12,093 | 41.9% | 34.9% | |
| 41.67% | 72 | 4.9 | 795 | 11,905 | 39.4% | 43.6% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 1.8 | 679 | 9,692 | 42.9% | 52.8% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.9 | 777 | 10,361 | 46.7% | 46.0% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 6.0 | 857 | 10,942 | 58.1% | 48.6% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 2.3 | 687 | 10,225 | 40.7% | 46.1% | |
| 53.97% | 63 | 6.3 | 921 | 12,040 | 42.4% | 66.7% | |
| 60.66% | 61 | 6.5 | 885 | 12,437 | 72.2% | 44.0% | |
| 46.67% | 60 | 2.2 | 661 | 10,256 | 46.1% | 47.1% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 1.7 | 664 | 9,953 | 56.3% | 37.0% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 4.9 | 867 | 11,551 | 54.5% | 54.3% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.3 | 895 | 12,270 | 48.0% | 51.6% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 2.3 | 771 | 10,843 | 43.5% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 54 | 1.6 | 650 | 10,283 | 61.9% | 51.5% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.0 | 961 | 11,452 | 50.0% | 35.5% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 1.6 | 682 | 9,357 | 43.3% | 52.4% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 6.0 | 1,009 | 12,622 | 56.0% | 32.0% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 6.3 | 910 | 11,603 | 46.4% | 55.0% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 6.3 | 891 | 12,258 | 45.5% | 34.6% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.9 | 851 | 10,014 | 60.9% | 60.0% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 1.9 | 588 | 9,073 | 60.0% | 52.6% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 4.9 | 843 | 10,770 | 60.9% | 52.4% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.0 | 853 | 10,899 | 45.0% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.9 | 754 | 10,447 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 3.5 | 806 | 11,030 | 75.0% | 39.1% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 6.0 | 945 | 10,705 | 66.7% | 47.6% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 5.7 | 884 | 12,010 | 58.8% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 5.8 | 1,048 | 11,233 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 36 | 2.9 | 786 | 9,845 | 81.8% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.2 | 842 | 10,617 | 35.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 2.2 | 735 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.9 | 814 | 10,264 | 53.9% | 35.0% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.6 | 620 | 9,527 | 46.7% | 52.9% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.0 | 750 | 10,369 | 58.8% | 35.7% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 4.0 | 706 | 10,115 | 46.1% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.5 | 969 | 12,087 | 61.5% | 47.1% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 4.8 | 1,010 | 11,496 | 61.5% | 29.4% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 2.0 | 730 | 10,812 | 57.1% | 36.4% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 5.5 | 805 | 12,400 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.1 | 945 | 12,414 | 63.6% | 41.2% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.1 | 871 | 9,911 | 52.9% | 54.5% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 832 | 11,546 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.0 | 957 | 12,731 | 53.3% | 38.5% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.3 | 826 | 11,482 | 68.8% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 4.9 | 903 | 11,071 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.6 | 720 | 9,442 | 84.6% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 2.0 | 723 | 9,979 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.3 | 957 | 10,440 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 3.9 | 669 | 9,523 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.4 | 951 | 10,616 | 72.7% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 2.0 | 776 | 11,220 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 4.3 | 919 | 10,878 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.7 | 1,085 | 13,800 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.7 | 943 | 10,608 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 898 | 13,151 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 993 | 11,858 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 700 | 10,294 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 1,011 | 12,691 | 71.4% | 53.9% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 989 | 12,571 | 72.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.2 | 884 | 12,421 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 5.8 | 832 | 12,205 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.8 | 883 | 10,751 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 5.9 | 968 | 10,033 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.0 | 933 | 10,577 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 6.1 | 907 | 12,986 | 50.0% | 87.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.9 | 962 | 14,123 | 83.3% | 54.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.1 | 906 | 13,028 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.9 | 1,055 | 11,430 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.7 | 645 | 9,405 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.8 | 713 | 9,821 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.7 | 769 | 10,428 | 45.5% | 20.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 3.9 | 736 | 9,967 | 87.5% | 37.5% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.0 | 1,008 | 11,824 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.9 | 921 | 14,725 | 100.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.5 | 851 | 11,454 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.1 | 795 | 9,372 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.6 | 684 | 9,736 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.7 | 885 | 12,778 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,025 | 11,420 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.1 | 849 | 12,486 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 865 | 12,787 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.4 | 856 | 11,373 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,250 | 11,842 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.0 | 1,033 | 13,203 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.2 | 813 | 10,052 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 689 | 10,054 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 791 | 11,575 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 869 | 10,463 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.3 | 967 | 10,746 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 982 | 10,422 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.1 | 1,018 | 11,744 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 6.2 | 796 | 10,268 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.5 | 1,046 | 12,561 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 768 | 10,855 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 809 | 10,672 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,047 | 12,714 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.5 | 906 | 10,587 | 83.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,140 | 11,964 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 973 | 11,298 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 716 | 8,188 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.6 | 917 | 10,459 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 864 | 12,209 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 735 | 9,319 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 955 | 11,473 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 6.9 | 887 | 10,175 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.6 | 681 | 9,028 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,044 | 9,377 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.3 | 840 | 11,266 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.9 | 709 | 8,964 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 718 | 10,677 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 970 | 14,146 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 867 | 12,631 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.1 | 948 | 12,368 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 563 | 9,169 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,040 | 12,293 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 729 | 10,845 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 892 | 11,601 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 876 | 11,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 995 | 9,952 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,067 | 14,751 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 887 | 13,310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 557 | 7,406 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 1,136 | 11,589 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Swain vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Swain do against Leona in League of Legends?
Leona wins the Swain vs Leona matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to Swain's 41.4%, a 17.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 104 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Swain do against Leona in the early game?
In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Swain with a 61.9% win rate versus 38.1%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Swain do against Leona in the late game?
In the late game, Leona takes over the Swain vs Leona matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to 43.5%. Leona scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Swain vs Leona matchup?
Leona wins the matchup against Swain with a 58.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.3 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 104 games analyzed.
What is the best Swain build against Leona?
The best Swain build against Leona includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter 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 Swain runes against Leona?
The best Swain runes against Leona use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 45.9% win rate in the Swain vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Swain counter Leona?
No, Swain struggles against Leona with only a 41.4% win rate. Leona has the advantage in this matchup. Swain players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Leona's lead.
How do I play Swain against Leona?
When playing Swain against Leona, play cautiously and avoid Leona's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Leona has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.