A battle mage who excels in sustained combat, Swain combines damage dealing with self-healing abilities. His presence in bot lane provides a strong alternative to traditional ADCs.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive: Collects soul fragments from fallen champions and those hit by W or E, granting 12 permanent bonus health and 3-6% maximum health healing per fragment.

Q (Death's Grasp): Releases five dark bolts dealing magic damage, with bonus damage for multiple hits.

W (General's Insight): Long-range area reveal and damage ability (5500-7500 units), slowing targets for 2.5 seconds.

E (Nevermore): Sends a demonic wave that returns, rooting enemies for 1.5 seconds. Can be reactivated to pull affected champions.

R (Demonic Wings): Drains life from nearby enemies, dealing damage and healing Swain. Can be reactivated for burst damage and slow effect.

Ability Order

• Start: E
• Max Order: Q > E > W
• Take R at levels 6/11/16

Core Build Path

• Starting: Doran's Ring + Health Potions
• Core Items: Liandry's Anguish, Zhonya's Hourglass, Demonic Embrace
• Situational: Cosmic Drive, Spirit Visage, Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Laning Strategy

• Use E through minion waves to harass and push
• Farm primarily with auto-attacks and Q
• Coordinate with support for E-pull combos
• Conserve mana until key fighting opportunities
• Position aggressively when ultimate is available

Key Tips

• Use W for vision control and cross-map plays
• Combine E-pull with ultimate for maximum effect
• Stack health through passive soul fragments
• Position to hit multiple targets with Q bolts
• Time Zhonya's with ultimate for extended fights

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