Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Kassadin
VS
Champion 2
Swain
vs

43.1%
Kassadin win rate vs Swain
Swain hard counters Kassadin
209
Games Analyzed
43.1%
Kassadin WR
56.9%
Swain WR
-555
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kassadin
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Kassadin
Level 6
Swain
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Kassadin
Level 11
Kassadin
Level 16
Swain
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kassadin is strongest late 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.
Hit and Run
Kassadin needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Swain's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Kassadin 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 Kassadin's Weakness
Kassadin's main weakness: Early game extremely weak, AD matchups, CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kassadin Win Condition
Survive to 16, R spam becomes uncatchable assassin
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Recommended Items
Kassadin
Rod of Ages
Core
Build every game
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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 Kassadin's AP damage and CC

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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Kassadin's Worst Matchups
Swain's Worst Matchups
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