Swainvs Mel
Swain vs Mel is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Mel wins with a 50.5% win rate (+1.0%) over Swain based on 105 games. Mel 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 Mel 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.
Mel(49.5%)Who Wins the Swain vs Mel Matchup?
Swain vs Mel Matchup Summary
The Swain vs Mel matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 105 recent matches analyzed, Mel wins with a 50.5% win rate compared to Swain's 49.5%, giving Mel a 1.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mel controls the early laning stage, but Swain outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mel 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 sustain, where Swain leads by 727 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Mel is slightly favored, Swain can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Mel's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Swain vs Mel Laning Phase Breakdown
Mel is favored during the laning phase against Swain, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Mel holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Swain Build Against Mel
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Mel, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Mel are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mel. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Swain vs Mel matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Swain33.3%Mel66.7%Swain63.2%Mel36.8%Mel 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 Mel can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Swain is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Mel. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Mel must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Swain reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Swain survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Swain Runes Against Mel
Precision
Resolve
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Swain maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Mel.
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 Mel - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Swain do against Mel in League of Legends?
Mel wins the Swain vs Mel matchup with a 50.5% win rate compared to Swain's 49.5%, a 1.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 105 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Swain do against Mel in the early game?
In the early game, Mel has the advantage against Swain with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Mel players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Swain do against Mel in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Swain vs Mel matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Swain vs Mel matchup?
Mel wins the matchup against Swain with a 50.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 1.0 percentage point advantage means Mel is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 105 games analyzed.
What is the best Swain build against Mel?
The best Swain build against Mel includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Mel?
The best Swain runes against Mel use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 52.6% win rate in the Swain vs Mel matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Swain counter Mel?
No, Swain struggles against Mel with only a 49.5% win rate. Mel has the advantage in this matchup. Swain players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mel's lead.
How do I play Swain against Mel?
When playing Swain against Mel, play cautiously and avoid Mel's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Mel in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.