Swain is a powerful battle mage who excels as an APC in the bot lane position, combining sustained damage with impressive survivability.

Core Abilities

Passive - Ravenous Flock

• Collects soul fragments from fallen enemies
• Each fragment grants 12 permanent bonus health
• Heals 3-6% max health per soul collected

Q - Death's Hand

• Fires five dark bolts in a cone
• Multiple hits deal bonus magic damage
• Primary waveclear ability

W - Vision of Empire

• Long-range area reveal (5500-7500 units)
• Deals magic damage and slows targets
• Excellent for scouting and catching enemies

E - Nevermove

• Sends demonic wave outward that returns
• Roots enemies hit by return wave
• Can pull rooted enemies toward Swain

R - Demonic Ascension

• Drains life from nearby enemies
• Heals Swain based on damage dealt
• Can be reactivated for burst damage and slow

Ability Order

1. Start E
2. Max Q > E > W
3. Take R at 6/11/16

Core Build

Starting Items:

• Doran's Ring
• 2 Health Potions

Core Items:

• Liandry's Anguish
• Zhonya's Hourglass
• Demonic Embrace

Situational Items:

• Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Spirit Visage
• Cosmic Drive

Gameplay Tips

• Use E through minion waves to harass and push simultaneously
• Collect soul fragments to build tankiness
• Position aggressively when ultimate is available
• Coordinate engages with your support
• Use W to scout objectives and catch rotating enemies

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