Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Alistar
VS
Champion 2
Swain
vs

47.6%
Alistar win rate vs Swain
Swain has the edge
313
Games Analyzed
47.6%
Alistar WR
52.4%
Swain WR
-191
Avg Gold Diff @15
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Alistar
Level 3
Alistar
Level 6
Swain
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Alistar is strongest early game while Swain peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Alistar should look for short trades when Swain uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Alistar's Weakness
Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Alistar Win Condition
W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Recommended Items
Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Swain's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Swain's engage tool

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Swain

Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rylai's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Alistar's engage tool
Alistar's Worst Matchups
Swain's Worst Matchups
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