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
Caitlyn
VS
Champion 2
Swain
vs
45.0%
Caitlyn win rate vs Swain
Swain has the edge
606
Games Analyzed
45.0%
Caitlyn WR
55.0%
Swain WR
-396
Avg Gold Diff @15
Caitlyn
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Caitlyn
Level 1
Swain
Level 6
Caitlyn
1 item
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
Caitlyn
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Caitlyn is strongest early game while Swain peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Caitlyn deals AD damage while Swain deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness
Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Caitlyn Win Condition
Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Recommended Items
Caitlyn
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Swain's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Swain's burst
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
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos
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