Swain Runes
The top Swain runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Gathering Storm for Swain's primary runes. Swain's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Legend: Alacrity and Last Stand. These Swain rune choices provide the best Swain rune build for ranked.
Ravenous Flock
Swain's ravens collect Soul Fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.
Death's Hand
Swain unleashes several bolts of eldritch power that pierce through enemies. Enemies hit take more damage for each bolt they are struck by.
Cost:- 40/
- 45/
- 50/
- 55/
- 60
Cooldown:- 7/
- 6/
- 5/
- 4/
- 3
Range:- 750
Vision of Empire
Swain opens a demon eye that deals damage and slows enemies. Champions hit are revealed and also grant Swain a Soul Fragment.
Cost:- 60/
- 65/
- 70/
- 75/
- 80
Cooldown:- 22/
- 21/
- 20/
- 19/
- 18
Range:- 5500/
- 6000/
- 6500/
- 7000/
- 7500
Nevermove
Swain launches a wave of demonic power forward. It then returns to Swain and roots enemies it hits. Swain can then choose to pull all rooted champions closer. This ability has a shorter cooldown during Demonic Ascension.
Cost:- 50/
- 55/
- 60/
- 65/
- 70
Cooldown:- 12/
- 12/
- 11/
- 11/
- 10
Range:- 850
Demonic Ascension
Swain transforms into a demon and drains health from nearby enemy champions, minions, and neutral monsters. Swain can cast Demonflare to decimate and slow nearby enemies with a nova of soulfire. This form is indefinite as long as Swain drains enemy champions.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120
Range:- 650
- Mage,
- Support
Swain performs best with Phase Rush as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Swain include Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Swain games.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
This alternative Swain rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Swain and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.
Primary Tree
Precision
Swain Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Swain runes?
The best Swain runes in patch 25.23 are Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Gathering Storm for the primary tree, and Legend: Alacrity and Last Stand for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Swain.
What keystone should I use on Swain?
Phase Rush is the best keystone rune for Swain. This keystone synergizes well with Swain's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.
What are Swain's secondary runes?
Swain's best secondary runes are Legend: Alacrity and Last Stand. These secondary runes complement Swain's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.
Can I use different rune setups on Swain?
Yes, Swain can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Phase Rush is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.
