The Noxian Grand General serves as a powerful support mage who combines substantial damage output with crowd control abilities and impressive durability.

Passive - Famished Flock When enemies die near Swain, they drop soul fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health. Soul fragments can also be collected through his other abilities.

Core Abilities Overview

• Q (Grip of Death): Short-range projectiles dealing higher damage at close range
• W (General's Vision): Long-range area damage that slows enemies and grants soul fragments
• E (Nevermove): Launches a claw that damages and roots enemies on return, allowing Swain to pull affected champions
• R (Demonic Wings): Transforms Swain, dealing continuous AoE damage and healing him from damaged enemies

Optimal Ability Combinations Maximize effectiveness by:

1. Leading with E (Nevermove)
2. Following up with W (General's Vision) where enemies will be pulled
3. Using Q (Grip of Death) when enemies are close
4. Activating R (Demonic Wings) during extended fights

Starting Items

• Spellthief's Edge
• 2 Health Potions
• Stealth Ward

Core Build

1. Liandry's Anguish
2. Demonic Embrace
3. Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Situational Items

• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
• Shadowflame (vs shields)
• Morellonomicon (vs healing)

Runes Primary: Domination

• Electrocute
• Cheap Shot
• Eyeball Collection
• Ultimate Hunter

Secondary: Sorcery

• Manaflow Band
• Transcendence

Lane Strategy

• Harass with E-W combinations
• Collect soul fragments to build durability
• Save ultimate for extended trades or teamfights
• Position aggressively when passive and E are available

Swain support excels at punishing positioning mistakes while providing reliable crowd control and sustained damage in teamfights.

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