Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Swain

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Swain is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Syndra wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Swain based on 12 games. Syndra wins the early laning phase while Swain scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Swain matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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.

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Swain - 50.0% win rateSwain(50.0%)
Syndra - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
50.0% WR
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Swain vs Syndra matchup - 50.0% win rate
Swain
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Swain Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Swain matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.1
CS / min
6.4
946
DMG / min
791
11,925
Gold / game
11,575
82
Heal / min
388
353
DMG Mitigated / min
761
1.6
CC / min
1.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Syndra vs Swain Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Swain matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Swain's 50.0%, giving Syndra a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Swain outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra needs to press advantages before Swain reaches their power spikes, while Swain should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Swain leads by 714 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Swain's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Syndra vs Swain Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Swain in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Swain, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Syndra
6.4Swain
Syndra edges out Swain by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
946Syndra
791Swain
Syndra heavily out-damages Swain by 155 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Swain should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,925Syndra
11,575Swain
Syndra earns 351 more gold per game than Swain, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Syndra slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Syndra
1.4Swain
Both Syndra and Swain provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
435Syndra
1,149Swain
Swain vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 714 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Swain can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Swain

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Swain are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Swain matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra66.7%
Swain early game win rateSwain33.3%
Late Game
Swain
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra33.3%
Swain late game win rateSwain66.7%

Syndra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Swain. This lopsided early game means Syndra 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Syndra. Extended games heavily favor Swain, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Syndra must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Swain reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Swain survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Syndra Runes Against Swain

Domination rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs SwainDomination
Dark Harvest - best Syndra rune vs SwainTaste of Blood - best Syndra rune vs SwainSixth Sense - best Syndra rune vs SwainUltimate Hunter - best Syndra rune vs Swain
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs SwainSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Syndra rune vs SwainTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Swain
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Syndra maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Swain.


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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Syndra vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Swain in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Swain matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Swain's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Swain in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Swain with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Swain in the late game?

In the late game, Swain takes over the Syndra vs Swain matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Swain scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Swain matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Swain with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Swain?

The best Syndra build against Swain includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Swain?

The best Syndra runes against Swain use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Swain?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Swain with a 50.0% win rate. Syndra slightly edges out Swain in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Syndra against Swain?

When playing Syndra against Swain, 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.