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Swain

The Noxian Grand General

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About Swain

Swain, The Noxian Grand General, is a battlemage, mage, and support champion in League of Legends played in botlane, midlane, and support on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Swain on October 5, 2010 in Patch 1.0.0.102. Swain uses ranged attacks and deals magical damage.

Swain has 10 skins in 9 skin lines. Swain has waited 226 days for a new skin, the 106th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Swain fills the battlemage/mage/support role with ranged attacks, mostly in botlane, midlane, and support.

Swain deals magical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Mages like Swain use spells to deal burst or area damage and control space in fights.

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

Here is what Swain does well and where this battlemage, mage, and support champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Team buffs and crowd control
  • Strong waveclear
  • Shields and peels for allies

Champion weaknesses

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

Swain costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Swain sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.

Swain was last on sale 46 days ago for 434 RP (45% off). Swain has been in 1 weekly sale since March 1, 2026.

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