Swain

Key facts

• Flexible pick: Mid (52.6%) but also Top (24.1%).
• Peak popularity in 2018: 383 games, 54.6% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 12.1% of its games happen there, against 15.6% 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%).

Play profile

Year by year

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

Duos

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
Irelia	Mid	35	65.7%	+11.2
Ryze	Mid	26	65.4%	+10.9
Wukong	Jungle	36	63.9%	+9.4
Shen	Support	55	63.6%	+9.1
Ezreal	Bot	73	61.6%	+7.1
Yasuo	Mid	33	60.6%	+6.1

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

Lane matchups

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

Leagues and teams

Common questions

What is the best duo with Swain?

Skarner, played 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 701 major-league games, with a 52% win rate. It is also seen Top (24.1%).

Is Swain good in professional play?

Over 701 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 July 12, 2026.

Streaks and records