Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1
Galio Galio
VS
Champion 2
Swain Swain
Galio
vs
Swain
40.1%
Galio win rate vs Swain (middle snapshot)
Swain had the higher recorded win rate
192
Recorded Sample Games
40.1%
Galio WR
59.9%
Swain WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Galio
Galio
tankmageengage
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Swain
Swain
magesupportdrain-tank
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Galio
Galio Level 3
Galio
Galio Level 6
Swain
Swain Level 6
Galio
Galio 1 item
Swain
Swain 1 item
Swain
Swain 2 items
How to Play This Matchup
1
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
2
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.
3
Hit and Run
Galio needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Swain's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
4
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Galio 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.
5
Exploit Galio's Weakness
Galio's main weakness: AD matchups, split pushers, R needs ally nearby. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
7
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Legacy Item Suggestions
Galio
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Swain's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Swain's engage tool
Executioner's Calling
Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Swain
Liandry's Anguish
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rylai's
Rylai's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Galio's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Galio's engage tool
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