the Noxian Grand General
Swain
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...
0/3
Engage
3/3
Peel
3/3
Scaling
3/3
CC
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What changed this patch16.20
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Abilities
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Death's Hand
Swain unleashes several bolts of eldritch power that pierce through enemies. Enemies hit take more damage for each bolt they are struck by.
Vision of Empire
Swain opens a demon eye that deals damage and slows enemies. Champions hit are revealed and also grant Swain a Soul Fragment.
Nevermove
Swain launches a wave of demonic power forward. It then returns to Swain and roots enemies it hits. Swain can then choose to pull all rooted champions closer. This ability has a shorter cooldown during Demonic Ascension.
Demonic Ascension
Swain transforms into a demon and drains health from nearby enemy champions, minions, and neutral monsters. Swain can cast Demonflare to decimate and slow nearby enemies with a nova of soulfire. This form is indefinite as long as Swain drains enemy champions.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → W → E
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Ignite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Vel'Koz38.6%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Support· Patch 16.19· 321 games
Yuumi41.7%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Support· Patch 16.19· 520 games
Bard43.0%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Support· Patch 16.19· 472 games
Viktor40.8%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 120 games
Sivir44.2%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 215 games
Yasuo43.8%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.ADC· Patch 16.19· 121 gamesBest with
OrnnOrnn supplies 3/3 frontline where Swain should avoid first contact. Swain's 3/3 peel protects Ornn's 3/3 scaling job. Ornn's 2/3 peel creates time for Swain's 3/3 scaling profile.
MaokaiMaokai supplies 3/3 frontline where Swain should avoid first contact. Maokai's 3/3 peel creates time for Swain's 3/3 scaling profile. Swain's 3/3 peel protects Maokai's 2/3 scaling job.
SejuaniSejuani supplies 3/3 frontline where Swain should avoid first contact. Sejuani's 2/3 peel creates time for Swain's 3/3 scaling profile. Swain's 3/3 peel protects Sejuani's 2/3 scaling job.
AatroxAatrox supplies 3/3 frontline where Swain should avoid first contact. Swain's 3/3 peel protects Aatrox's 2/3 scaling job. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped.
AsheAshe's 2/3 peel creates time for Swain's 3/3 scaling profile. Swain's 3/3 peel protects Ashe's 2/3 scaling job. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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