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Swain

The Noxian Grand General

About Swain

Swain, The Noxian Grand General, is a powerful battlemage, mage, and support champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane and midlane and support of Summoner's Rift. First released on October 5, 2010 during Patch 1.0.0.102, Swain has become known for their ranged playstyle and magical damage output.

With 10 unique skins available, Swain offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Swain has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Swain brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Swain is primarily played as a battlemage/mage/support, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane and midlane and support. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.102, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Swain's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Swain requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.

Swain's story

Jericho Swain is the visionary ruler of Noxus, an expansionist nation that reveres only strength. Though he was cast down and crippled in the Ionian wars, his left arm severed, he seized control of the empire with ruthless determination… and a new, demonic hand. Now, Swain commands from the front lines, marching against a coming darkness that only he can see—in glimpses gathered by shadowy ravens from the corpses all around him. In a swirl of sacrifice and secrets, the greatest secret of all is that the true enemy lies within.

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Learning Swain

Whether you're just picking up Swain or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this battlemage, mage, and support champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Strong utility for the team
  • Strong waveclear
  • Good protection capabilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Limited income for items
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Lower damage output

Swain currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Swain should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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