Swainvs Varus
Swain vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Swain wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Varus based on 54 games. Swain 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 Varus 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.
Varus(61.1%)Who Wins the Swain vs Varus Matchup?
Swain vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Swain vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Varus's 38.9%, giving Swain a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Swain dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 589 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Swain vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Swain, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Swain Build Against Varus
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Swain needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Swain against Varus are Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Mejai's Soulstealer and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Swain an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Swain vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Swain68.0%Varus32.0%Swain55.2%Varus44.8%Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.0% win rate — a 36.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Swain 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 55.2% win rate — 10.3 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Swain holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Swain Runes Against Varus
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Swain to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Swain do against Varus in League of Legends?
Swain wins the Swain vs Varus matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Varus's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Swain do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Varus with a 68.0% win rate versus 32.0%. 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Swain takes over the Swain vs Varus matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Swain vs Varus matchup?
Swain wins the matchup against Varus with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.
What is the best Swain build against Varus?
The best Swain build against Varus includes Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Mejai's Soulstealer, Blackfire Torch with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Varus?
The best Swain runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Swain vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Swain counter Varus?
Yes, Swain has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 61.1% win rate. Swain strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Swain against Varus?
When playing Swain against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.