- Win Rate
- 55.7%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
Swain ADC Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 445
- Lane
- Bot
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Bot Swain runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Conqueror from the Precision tree with Sorcery secondary (63.9% WR, 29.9% pick rate). Swain's optimal primary runes are Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, Last Stand. Secondary tree: Axiom Arcanist, Transcendence.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
Presence of MindDamaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.
Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.
Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
Axiom ArcanistYour Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding.
(AoE damage is reduced to a 8% increase)
Scoring a takedown on an enemy champion reduces your Ultimate's current cooldown by 7%.
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Primary Tree
Precision
ConquerorBasic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror for 5s, gaining 1.8-4
When fully stacked, heal for 8% of the damage you deal to champions (5% for ranged champions).
Presence of MindDamaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.
Takedowns restore 15% of your maximum mana or energy.
Cooldown for damage restoration: 8s
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Last StandDeal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max damage gained at 30% health.
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Every Swain Bot Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
962 gamesSwain Bot runs Conqueror in 79% of games, with a 55.8% win rate. Sorcery is the usual secondary tree (53%). Standard stat shards: Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConquerorMost played | 79.0% | 55.8% | 760 |
 Deathfire Touch | 10.8% | 50.0% | 104 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 SorceryMost played | 52.7% | 56.8% | 507 |
 Resolve | 29.6% | 51.6% | 285 |
| Precision | 12.8% | 49.6% | 123 |
Pick rate is the share of Swain games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Swain Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Swain players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend: HasteMost played | 88.1% | 55.2% | 848 |
| Presence of Mind | 75.5% | 55.4% | 726 |
| Last Stand | 64.0% | 56.0% | 616 |
 Cut Down | 14.9% | 53.1% | 143 |
 Triumph | 14.8% | 54.9% | 142 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| TranscendenceMost played | 57.4% | 56.0% | 552 |
| Axiom Arcanist | 47.9% | 57.5% | 461 |
 Manaflow Band | 18.1% | 49.4% | 174 |
 Scorch | 15.7% | 52.3% | 151 |
 Gathering Storm | 6.9% | 47.0% | 66 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvergrowthMost played | 25.9% | 53.0% | 249 |
| Conditioning | 22.7% | 56.4% | 218 |
 Bone Plating | 4.5% | 44.2% | 43 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ultimate HunterMost played | 4.7% | 53.3% | 45 |
 Cheap Shot | 4.6% | 47.7% | 44 |
Swain Stat Shards
Which stat shards Swain players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 83.1% | 53.9% | 799 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 79.6% | 55.0% | 766 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 72.0% | 53.7% | 693 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 18.2% | 54.3% | 175 |
| Health (defense) | 12.2% | 54.7% | 117 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 9.8% | 58.5% | 94 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 8.8% | 49.4% | 85 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 8.2% | 46.8% | 79 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 8.1% | 62.8% | 78 |
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Swain Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Swain Bot?
Conqueror: Swain Bot takes it in 79% of ranked games and wins 55.8% of 760 games. Alternatives: Deathfire Touch (11%, 50.0%).
What stat shards should Swain take?
Most Swain players take Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Swain runes in patch 26.20?
The best Swain runes in patch 26.20 use the Precision tree with Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, and Last Stand, and the Sorcery tree with Axiom Arcanist and Transcendence. This rune setup achieves a 63.9% win rate with a 29.9% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Swain's best rune page?
Swain's best rune page has a 63.9% win rate in patch 26.20, which is +8.2% compared to Swain's average win rate. This rune setup has a 29.9% pick rate among Swain players.
What keystone should I use on Swain?
Conqueror from the Precision tree is the best keystone rune for Swain in patch 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Swain's kit and provides a 63.9% win rate.
What is Swain's primary rune tree?
Swain's primary rune tree is Precision. The optimal Precision runes for Swain are Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Haste, and Last Stand, with Conqueror being the keystone of choice.
What is Swain's secondary rune tree?
Swain's best secondary rune tree is Sorcery. The recommended Sorcery runes are Axiom Arcanist and Transcendence, which complement Swain's Precision primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Swain?
An alternative Swain rune setup uses Conqueror from the Precision tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Swain's runes?
Swain's top rune page has a 29.9% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 29.9% of Swain players use the Conqueror setup with Precision and Sorcery trees.