
- Win Rate
- 55.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
Swain ADC Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 445
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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 a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.20: B tier as Bot. Swain's 55.7% win rate ranks #1 of 30 Bot champions, and its pick rate ranks #29. That is down 2.0 points from Patch 26.19. Swain is banned in 4.9% of games and present (picked or banned) in 12.5%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 55.7%#1 of 30 Bot
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%#29 of 30 Bot
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
- Win rate change
- −2.0vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Bot)
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
Quick overview of Swain's optimal setup in League of Legends. Swain's top build includes Sorcerer's Shoes, Liandry's Torment, Malignance, using Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Swain performs well against Kalista, Veigar, Jhin but struggles against Twitch, Jinx, Vayne.
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 97.0 percentile for early game strength, 63.6 percentile for late game scaling, 36.4 percentile for objective control, 75.0 percentile for support strength, 3.0 percentile for creep farming, and 60.6 percentile for damage output.
Swain demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 28.6% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Swain may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Swain achieves a 85.7% win rate, which gradually declines to 57.1% in Master. This trend often indicates that Swain's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (85.7%), Bronze (34.8%), Silver (62.8%), Gold (56.6%), Platinum (50.0%)) suggests that while Swain can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Swain's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Swain is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Swain, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Swain at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Swain Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Swain matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 64.18% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 29.63% in 45 minute games. Understanding Swain Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Swain Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Swain good in Patch 26.20?
Swain is solid: B tier as Bot in Patch 26.20 with a 55.7% win rate. That win rate ranks #1 of 30 Bot champions.
What lane is Swain played in?
Mostly Support (60% of ranked games), also Bot (15%), Mid (15%), Top (10%).
How often is Swain banned?
Swain is banned in 4.9% 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.







