Swain - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Swainvs Sivir

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Swain vs Sivir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sivir wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Swain based on 17 games. Swain wins the early laning phase while Sivir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Swain build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Swain vs Sivir 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
Sivir - 41.2% win rateSivir(41.2%)
Swain - 41.2% win rate in this matchup
Swain
41.2% WR
VS
Sivir vs Swain matchup - 58.8% win rate
Sivir
58.8% WR

Who Wins the Swain vs Sivir Matchup?

Sivir wins the Swain vs Sivir matchup
Winner
Sivir
Matches: 17
41.2%
Win Rate
58.8%
6.1
CS / min
7.3
906
DMG / min
889
13,028
Gold / game
13,536
479
Heal / min
155
846
DMG Mitigated / min
377
1.8
CC / min
0.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Swain vs Sivir Matchup Summary

The Swain vs Sivir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Sivir wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Swain's 41.2%, giving Sivir a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Swain controls the early laning stage, but Sivir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Swain needs to press advantages before Sivir reaches their power spikes, while Sivir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Swain leads by 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sivir 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 Sivir 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 Sivir Laning Phase Breakdown

Swain wins the laning phase against Sivir in League of Legends

Swain is favored during the laning phase against Sivir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Swain holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Swain
7.3Sivir
Sivir significantly out-farms Swain by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Sivir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Swain players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
906Swain
889Sivir
Damage output is virtually even between Swain and Sivir, with only 18 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,028Swain
13,536Sivir
Sivir earns 508 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 Sivir slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Swain
0.0Sivir
Swain brings significantly more crowd control than Sivir, with 1.7 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. Sivir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,325Swain
532Sivir
Swain vastly out-sustains Sivir, healing and mitigating 792 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Sivir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Sivir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Swain
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Swain early game win rateSwain50.0%
Sivir early game win rateSivir50.0%
Late Game
Sivir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Swain late game win rateSwain33.3%
Sivir late game win rateSivir66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Swain and Sivir, with Swain holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Sivir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Swain. Extended games heavily favor Sivir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Swain has the edge early, but Sivir 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 Sivir

Domination rune tree - Swain primary runes vs SivirDomination
Electrocute - best Swain rune vs SivirCheap Shot - best Swain rune vs SivirGrisly Mementos - best Swain rune vs SivirUltimate Hunter - best Swain rune vs Sivir
Precision rune tree - Swain secondary runes vs SivirPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Swain rune vs SivirPresence of Mind - best Swain rune vs Sivir
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Swain the best tools to compete against Sivir 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.

Swain matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.46%1642.466610,14941.9%41.2%
50.00%1481.77179,72346.6%53.3%
44.06%1431.86439,29745.7%42.5%
49.25%1341.77219,98852.9%45.3%
51.28%1171.973810,78556.8%48.8%
54.05%1112.06419,69251.0%56.5%
51.38%1092.478710,52963.4%44.1%
41.35%1041.774910,27538.1%43.5%
41.75%1032.672410,12632.5%47.6%
41.49%946.084912,53346.1%38.2%
46.15%913.872410,85738.5%51.9%
46.59%881.86929,61038.1%54.4%
40.51%791.86189,24241.7%39.5%
65.82%796.188611,30461.1%69.8%
47.44%782.598910,31645.5%48.9%
41.56%773.170110,35220.0%51.9%
46.75%771.87609,98256.4%36.8%
37.84%745.394812,09341.9%34.9%
41.67%724.979511,90539.4%43.6%
47.89%711.86799,69242.9%52.8%
46.27%671.977710,36146.7%46.0%
53.03%666.085710,94258.1%48.6%
43.94%662.368710,22540.7%46.1%
53.97%636.392112,04042.4%66.7%
60.66%616.588512,43772.2%44.0%
46.67%602.266110,25646.1%47.1%
47.46%591.76649,95356.3%37.0%
54.39%574.986711,55154.5%54.3%
50.00%566.389512,27048.0%51.6%
50.00%562.377110,84343.5%54.5%
55.56%541.665010,28361.9%51.5%
41.18%516.096111,45250.0%35.5%
47.06%511.66829,35743.3%52.4%
44.00%506.01,00912,62256.0%32.0%
50.00%486.391011,60346.4%55.0%
39.58%486.389112,25845.5%34.6%
60.42%481.985110,01460.9%60.0%
56.82%441.95889,07360.0%52.6%
56.82%444.984310,77060.9%52.4%
52.27%446.085310,89945.0%58.3%
50.00%441.975410,44750.0%50.0%
53.85%393.580611,03075.0%39.1%
56.41%396.094510,70566.7%47.6%
59.46%375.788412,01058.8%60.0%
44.44%365.81,04811,23355.6%33.3%
72.22%362.97869,84581.8%57.1%
40.00%356.284210,61735.3%44.4%
50.00%342.273510,49850.0%50.0%
42.42%331.981410,26453.9%35.0%
50.00%321.66209,52746.7%52.9%
48.39%316.075010,36958.8%35.7%
45.16%314.070610,11546.1%44.4%
53.33%305.596912,08761.5%47.1%
43.33%304.81,01011,49661.5%29.4%
41.38%292.073010,81257.1%36.4%
37.93%295.580512,40057.1%20.0%
50.00%286.194512,41463.6%41.2%
53.57%286.18719,91152.9%54.5%
53.57%285.883211,54662.5%50.0%
46.43%286.095712,73153.3%38.5%
62.96%276.382611,48268.8%54.5%
55.56%274.990311,07161.5%50.0%
62.96%271.67209,44284.6%42.9%
50.00%262.07239,97950.0%50.0%
57.69%265.395710,44054.5%60.0%
45.83%243.96699,52341.7%50.0%
54.17%245.495110,61672.7%38.5%
50.00%242.077611,22050.0%50.0%
47.83%234.391910,87846.1%50.0%
52.38%215.71,08513,80060.0%45.5%
47.62%215.794310,60866.7%40.0%
57.14%215.789813,15180.0%50.0%
40.00%205.299311,85862.5%25.0%
55.00%205.370010,29458.3%50.0%
60.00%206.31,01112,69171.4%53.9%
70.00%206.098912,57172.7%66.7%
52.63%196.288412,42162.5%45.5%
66.67%185.883212,20566.7%66.7%
61.11%185.888310,75160.0%62.5%
55.56%185.996810,03355.6%55.6%
55.56%186.093310,57754.5%57.1%
66.67%186.190712,98650.0%87.5%
64.71%176.996214,12383.3%54.5%
41.18%176.190613,02850.0%33.3%
64.71%175.91,05511,43077.8%50.0%
64.71%171.76459,40575.0%55.6%
50.00%161.87139,82150.0%50.0%
37.50%165.776910,42845.5%20.0%
62.50%163.97369,96787.5%37.5%
73.33%156.01,00811,82477.8%66.7%
50.00%146.992114,725100.0%41.7%
50.00%145.585111,45433.3%54.5%
35.71%145.17959,37225.0%50.0%
35.71%141.66849,73616.7%50.0%
30.77%136.788512,77828.6%33.3%
61.54%136.01,02511,42033.3%85.7%
46.15%135.184912,48675.0%33.3%
46.15%136.186512,78750.0%44.4%
46.15%134.485611,37333.3%57.1%
46.15%135.81,25011,84233.3%57.1%
30.77%136.01,03313,2030.0%40.0%
50.00%125.281310,05266.7%33.3%
58.33%125.668910,05442.9%80.0%
50.00%126.479111,57533.3%66.7%
25.00%126.386910,4630.0%42.9%
33.33%125.396710,74620.0%42.9%
45.45%115.798210,42228.6%75.0%
45.45%116.11,01811,74450.0%40.0%
18.18%116.279610,26828.6%0.0%
54.55%115.51,04612,56175.0%42.9%
70.00%105.676810,85566.7%71.4%
60.00%103.380910,67275.0%50.0%
66.67%96.01,04712,71466.7%66.7%
55.56%94.590610,58783.3%0.0%
55.56%96.61,14011,96466.7%33.3%
37.50%86.797311,2980.0%42.9%
12.50%86.07168,18825.0%0.0%
50.00%83.691710,45933.3%60.0%
62.50%85.986412,20966.7%60.0%
50.00%86.37359,31960.0%33.3%
87.50%84.595511,473100.0%83.3%
85.71%76.988710,17575.0%100.0%
57.14%75.66819,02850.0%66.7%
57.14%75.91,0449,37766.7%50.0%
28.57%72.384011,26650.0%20.0%
57.14%71.97098,96460.0%50.0%
33.33%65.371810,67733.3%33.3%
66.67%65.397014,1460.0%66.7%
83.33%65.086712,63150.0%100.0%
66.67%65.194812,368100.0%50.0%
33.33%65.85639,16950.0%0.0%
33.33%66.31,04012,29350.0%25.0%
33.33%65.572910,8450.0%50.0%
40.00%53.189211,6010.0%40.0%
100.00%52.887611,251100.0%100.0%
40.00%54.49959,95266.7%0.0%
0.00%55.31,06714,7510.0%0.0%
100.00%53.588713,310100.0%100.0%
0.00%52.55577,4060.0%0.0%
20.00%55.41,13611,5890.0%33.3%

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Swain vs Sivir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Swain do against Sivir in League of Legends?

Sivir wins the Swain vs Sivir matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Swain's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Swain do against Sivir in the early game?

In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Sivir with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Sivir in the late game?

In the late game, Sivir takes over the Swain vs Sivir matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sivir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Swain vs Sivir matchup?

Sivir wins the matchup against Swain with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Sivir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Swain build against Sivir?

The best Swain build against Sivir includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Swain runes against Sivir?

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

Does Swain counter Sivir?

No, Swain struggles against Sivir with only a 41.2% win rate. Sivir has the advantage in this matchup. Swain players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sivir's lead.

How do I play Swain against Sivir?

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