Swain, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%
Ban Rate
5.0%

Swain Support Win Rate & Tier

Swain C TierMageSupport
Patch
26.20
Games
2,955
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Jericho Swain is the visionary ruler of Noxus, an expansionist nation that reveres only strength. Though he was cast down and crippled in the Ionian wars, his left arm severed, he seized control of the empire with ruthless determination… and a new, demonic hand. Now, Swain commands from the front lines, marching against a coming darkness that only he can see—in glimpses gathered by shadowy ravens from the corpses all around him. In a swirl of sacrifice and secrets, the greatest secret of all is that the true enemy lies within.

Is Swain Good in Patch 26.20?

Swain is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Support. Swain's 50.2% win rate ranks #24 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #15. That is up 1.6 points from Patch 26.19. Swain is banned in 5.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 12.5%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
50.2%#24 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
2.3%#15 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
5.0%
Win rate change
+1.6vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Swain →

Swain Roles

Swain goes Support in 60% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Swain Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.39%
Patch 26.2050.77%
+1.39%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.193.75%
Patch 26.203.75%
0.00%

Quick overview of Swain's optimal setup in League of Legends. Swain's top build includes Boots of Swiftness, Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, using Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Swain performs well against Seraphine, Thresh, Blitzcrank but struggles against Lulu, Soraka, Nami.

Swain Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Swain stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Crowd control: better than 94% of champions
  • Healing: better than 82% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 81% of champions

Weaknesses

Nothing stands out — close to average.

Swain ranks in the 91.1 percentile for early game strength, 22.2 percentile for late game scaling, 85.9 percentile for objective control, 59.4 percentile for support strength, 77.8 percentile for creep farming, and 84.4 percentile for damage output.

Swain maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (44.1%) to Master (42.9%). This stability, with only a 1.2% variance, indicates that Swain has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Swain's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (44.1%), Bronze (52.5%), Silver (48.9%), Gold (51.5%), Platinum (45.7%)) shows that Swain provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Swain a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Swain's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Swain knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.

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Swain Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Swain Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 57.41% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.35% in 40 minute games. Understanding Swain Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Swain include Janna, Anivia, Singed. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Swain in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Swain, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Swain Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Swain good in Patch 26.20?

Swain is average this patch: C tier as Support with a 50.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #24 of 39 Support champions.

What lane is Swain played in?

Mostly Support (60% of ranked games), also Mid (15%), Bot (15%), Top (10%).

How often is Swain banned?

Swain is banned in 5.0% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 12.5%.

What is Swain good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Swain stands out for Crowd control (94/100), Healing (82/100), Vision score (81/100).

Which champions are similar to Swain?

Champions that play like Swain: Janna, Anivia, Singed.