Swain - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Swainvs Quinn

AMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Swain vs Quinn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Quinn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Swain based on 5 games. Swain wins the early laning phase while Quinn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Swain build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Swain vs Quinn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Quinn - 40.0% win rateQuinn(40.0%)
Swain - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Swain
40.0% WR
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Quinn vs Swain matchup - 60.0% win rate
Quinn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Swain vs Quinn Matchup?

Quinn wins the Swain vs Quinn matchup
Winner
Quinn
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.0
CS / min
5.0
939
DMG / min
860
8,875
Gold / game
9,337
534
Heal / min
115
948
DMG Mitigated / min
460
2.0
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Swain vs Quinn Matchup Summary

The Swain vs Quinn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Quinn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Swain's 40.0%, giving Quinn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Swain controls the early laning stage, but Quinn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Swain needs to press advantages before Quinn reaches their power spikes, while Quinn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 907 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Quinn 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 Quinn 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 Quinn Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Quinn in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Quinn, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.0Swain
5.0Quinn
Swain and Quinn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
939Swain
860Quinn
Swain deals 80 more champion damage per minute than Quinn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Quinn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Swain's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,875Swain
9,337Quinn
Quinn earns 462 more gold per game than Swain, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Quinn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.0Swain
1.1Quinn
Swain brings significantly more crowd control than Quinn, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Swain far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Quinn should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,481Swain
575Quinn
Swain vastly out-sustains Quinn, healing and mitigating 907 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Quinn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Quinn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Swain Build Against Quinn

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Quinn, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Quinn are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Swain 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 Swain vs Quinn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Swain early game win rateSwain66.7%
Quinn early game win rateQuinn33.3%
Late Game
Quinn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Swain late game win rateSwain0.0%
Quinn late game win rateQuinn100.0%

Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Quinn. This lopsided early game means Swain can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Quinn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Swain. Extended games heavily favor Quinn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Swain must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Quinn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Quinn 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 Quinn

Resolve rune tree - Swain primary runes vs QuinnResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Swain rune vs QuinnShield Bash - best Swain rune vs QuinnBone Plating - best Swain rune vs QuinnOvergrowth - best Swain rune vs Quinn
Precision rune tree - Swain secondary runes vs QuinnPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Swain rune vs QuinnLast Stand - best Swain rune vs Quinn
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Swain the best tools to compete against Quinn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Swain matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.

Swain matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.82%2111.96559,54854.5%44.7%
55.83%2062.46379,86051.7%59.0%
58.71%1551.76989,79964.2%54.5%
49.29%1402.469210,35440.0%53.7%
58.96%1341.776410,05262.9%55.6%
46.97%1321.770810,46552.3%44.3%
36.15%1302.46989,91135.7%36.5%
48.41%1261.876510,10548.1%48.6%
40.54%1112.06629,18143.1%38.3%
47.62%841.968610,46655.0%40.9%
52.38%846.191312,76768.6%40.8%
51.22%826.091312,14265.7%40.4%
46.84%791.88469,08848.8%44.4%
44.87%781.875710,23444.8%44.9%
50.65%775.280010,67068.6%35.7%
42.25%712.27729,75942.1%42.4%
60.56%715.487111,72966.7%56.1%
54.29%703.26669,87048.3%58.5%
61.43%701.97039,37760.0%62.9%
45.45%662.25778,84237.5%52.9%
44.62%651.56058,80750.0%37.9%
34.92%632.06609,68325.9%41.7%
39.68%631.67399,71642.9%38.1%
54.10%612.668710,39048.3%59.4%
55.17%582.06849,85250.0%58.8%
58.93%566.194711,03753.1%66.7%
45.45%555.885810,54748.3%42.3%
50.00%541.75188,87344.4%55.6%
53.70%542.06249,15054.2%53.3%
50.94%535.991410,46872.0%32.1%
66.04%531.98069,79783.3%51.7%
50.98%515.61,03613,32050.0%51.6%
44.00%502.085310,08555.6%37.5%
42.86%495.882310,60944.0%41.7%
50.00%484.778710,79268.8%40.6%
56.52%466.085412,17964.3%53.1%
27.27%441.77269,50140.0%20.7%
47.62%424.783510,45663.2%34.8%
35.71%421.96628,84235.3%36.0%
50.00%406.085211,08155.6%45.5%
63.16%382.06899,58370.0%55.6%
52.63%382.379211,08242.9%58.3%
59.46%375.993610,76750.0%73.3%
43.24%375.41,03311,34343.8%42.9%
60.00%355.891012,09250.0%70.6%
50.00%345.594811,24361.5%42.9%
44.12%344.189811,30738.5%47.6%
32.26%311.77019,54846.1%22.2%
48.39%315.31,03111,90466.7%36.8%
38.71%312.08359,68221.4%52.9%
48.28%296.374911,14937.5%61.5%
51.72%295.488910,77961.5%43.8%
53.57%286.098611,06838.5%66.7%
62.96%271.86718,56053.3%75.0%
65.38%265.989410,42161.5%69.2%
53.85%265.592110,56544.4%58.8%
61.54%262.480010,04170.0%56.3%
50.00%266.089712,94270.0%37.5%
58.33%246.489812,28469.2%45.5%
56.52%235.895312,55750.0%63.6%
54.55%226.51,00110,74150.0%62.5%
63.64%226.282312,57588.9%46.1%
63.64%225.91,06912,00560.0%66.7%
52.38%216.06969,98750.0%54.5%
52.38%215.51,02311,21661.5%37.5%
40.00%206.698411,79337.5%41.7%
55.00%204.182610,53275.0%41.7%
50.00%205.398112,31020.0%60.0%
30.00%204.875810,25141.7%12.5%
42.11%195.78479,59045.5%37.5%
52.63%196.195211,23141.7%71.4%
63.16%195.887410,77328.6%83.3%
68.42%194.780910,61062.5%72.7%
66.67%186.089111,99257.1%72.7%
44.44%185.11,0009,96454.5%28.6%
61.11%185.695611,27566.7%58.3%
55.56%184.381410,87557.1%54.5%
47.06%171.98019,61662.5%33.3%
52.94%175.988311,58157.1%50.0%
41.18%171.66299,30355.6%25.0%
47.06%173.887910,59150.0%45.5%
52.94%175.51,05911,97044.4%62.5%
29.41%172.37769,62916.7%36.4%
56.25%165.084812,58040.0%63.6%
50.00%165.675710,64466.7%40.0%
46.67%155.588711,86255.6%33.3%
40.00%153.48519,81842.9%37.5%
33.33%155.394611,89950.0%22.2%
64.29%145.51,04210,68957.1%71.4%
50.00%146.51,01312,90950.0%50.0%
71.43%142.780211,85975.0%70.0%
64.29%145.387611,48966.7%62.5%
61.54%136.41,22111,58766.7%50.0%
38.46%134.378811,18325.0%44.4%
69.23%136.284410,50175.0%66.7%
41.67%125.97569,80650.0%33.3%
41.67%125.81,16411,34250.0%33.3%
25.00%125.686511,39533.3%16.7%
25.00%125.883111,6240.0%37.5%
83.33%126.687113,35460.0%100.0%
63.64%116.71,15810,75171.4%50.0%
36.36%115.91,02410,76020.0%50.0%
70.00%105.886310,43975.0%66.7%
70.00%106.51,10811,47660.0%80.0%
50.00%106.01,05113,726100.0%37.5%
70.00%107.085211,38750.0%83.3%
77.78%95.687812,46680.0%75.0%
22.22%96.277010,57550.0%14.3%
50.00%85.21,08412,282100.0%20.0%
50.00%86.38129,42766.7%40.0%
50.00%85.01,08813,5860.0%50.0%
62.50%85.692410,81966.7%60.0%
37.50%84.993812,49766.7%20.0%
87.50%86.097712,72750.0%100.0%
50.00%85.695112,30150.0%50.0%
62.50%85.91,06310,09775.0%50.0%
62.50%86.41,03511,18450.0%75.0%
42.86%74.61,12411,15750.0%33.3%
42.86%75.68509,98450.0%40.0%
28.57%75.880110,8710.0%40.0%
42.86%74.81,01113,159100.0%20.0%
28.57%75.88576,72733.3%25.0%
57.14%72.980710,22475.0%33.3%
50.00%61.76148,580100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.886510,373100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.682111,749100.0%20.0%
66.67%66.01,14112,65050.0%100.0%
83.33%64.81,0209,503100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.31,12112,864100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.51,0219,9320.0%66.7%
66.67%65.882913,1840.0%80.0%
80.00%52.98748,896100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.777410,818100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.09398,87566.7%0.0%
80.00%55.76219,67766.7%100.0%
40.00%56.01,03413,204100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.01,06315,1280.0%75.0%
80.00%56.39138,80575.0%100.0%

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Swain vs Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Swain do against Quinn in League of Legends?

Quinn wins the Swain vs Quinn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Swain's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Swain do against Quinn in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Quinn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Swain do against Quinn in the late game?

In the late game, Quinn takes over the Swain vs Quinn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Quinn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Swain vs Quinn matchup?

Quinn wins the matchup against Swain with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Quinn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Swain build against Quinn?

The best Swain build against Quinn includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Swain runes against Quinn?

The best Swain runes against Quinn use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Swain vs Quinn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Swain counter Quinn?

No, Swain struggles against Quinn with only a 40.0% win rate. Quinn has the advantage in this matchup. Swain players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Quinn's lead.

How do I play Swain against Quinn?

When playing Swain against Quinn, play cautiously and avoid Quinn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Quinn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.