Swain

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Flexible pick: Mid (52.6%) but also Top (24.3%).
• Peak popularity in 2018: 383 games, 54.6% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 12.1% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Best duo: alongside Skarner, 74.2% over 31 games (+19.7 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Ryze in Mid, 40.7% over 27 duels.
• Longest win streak: 8, from May 26, 2025 to September 27, 2025.
• The team that played it most is KT Rolster (22 games, 63.6%).

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

12 games this season, 110th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026 — too few for a win rate to mean anything. The sections below cover its whole career.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Hanwha Life Esports	2	100%
Shifters	1	0%
Invictus Gaming	1	0%
Deep Cross Gaming	1	100%
JD Gaming	1	0%
Weibo Gaming	1	100%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Swain. The gap is measured against its own 54.5% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Skarner	Jungle	31	74.2%	+19.7
Azir	Mid	26	69.2%	+14.7
Ryze	Mid	27	66.7%	+12.2
Irelia	Mid	35	65.7%	+11.2
Shen	Support	56	64.3%	+9.8
Wukong	Jungle	36	63.9%	+9.4
Ezreal	Bot	75	62.7%	+8.2
Camille	Top	39	61.5%	+7

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Graves	Jungle	35	40%	-14.5
Dr. Mundo	Top	41	41.5%	-13
Morgana	Support	45	42.2%	-12.3
Viego	Jungle	28	42.9%	-11.6
Thresh	Support	35	42.9%	-11.6
Lee Sin	Jungle	30	43.3%	-11.2
Ornn	Top	29	44.8%	-9.7
Pyke	Support	31	45.2%	-9.3

Across all seasons (2011–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Gnar	Top	26	76.9%	+22.4
Galio	Mid	38	63.2%	+8.7
Azir	Mid	27	59.3%	+4.8
Ezreal	Bot	26	57.7%	+3.2
Lissandra	Mid	27	55.6%	+1.1
Ahri	Mid	39	46.2%	-8.3
Ryze	Mid	27	40.7%	-13.8

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Ryze	Mid	27	40.7%	-13.8
Ahri	Mid	39	46.2%	-8.3
Lissandra	Mid	27	55.6%	+1.1
Ezreal	Bot	26	57.7%	+3.2
Azir	Mid	27	59.3%	+4.8
Galio	Mid	38	63.2%	+8.7
Gnar	Top	26	76.9%	+22.4

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 250 · 52.8%
• LCK 143 · 53.1%
• LMS 66 · 56.1%
• NA LCS 65 · 49.2%
• EU LCS 56 · 64.3%
• Worlds 32 · 43.8%
• LCS 24 · 75%
• LEC 23 · 69.6%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
KT Rolster	22	63.6%
Royal Never Give Up	22	81.8%
Fnatic	20	55%
AFAfreeca Freecs	20	75%
Bilibili Gaming	19	52.6%
FPFunPlus Phoenix	19	47.4%
TSM	18	72.2%
MAD Team	18	66.7%
Invictus Gaming	17	52.9%
Team WE	17	41.2%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Swain?

Skarner as Jungle: 74.2% wins over 31 games together, +19.7 points against Swain's 54.5% average.

Which champion counters Swain in Mid?

Ryze in Mid: Swain only wins 40.7% of their 27 direct duels, -13.8 points below its average.

Which lane does Swain play in pro?

Mainly Mid, which accounts for 52.6% of its 704 major-league games, with a 52.2% win rate. It is also seen Top (24.3%).

Is Swain good in professional play?

Over 704 major-league games since 2011, Swain holds a 54.5% win rate. Its most played season was 2018 with 383 games, and it was last picked on August 30, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	8 · May 26, 2025 → September 27, 2025
Longest loss streak	7 · June 27, 2018 → June 28, 2018
Average game length	34m 06s · 33m 53s
Longest game	66m 15s · SKSBENU Korea vs EEESC Ever
Shortest game	18m 52s · Flash Wolves vs MAD Team