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
Samira
VS
Champion 2
Swain
vs

45.4%
Samira win rate vs Swain
Swain has the edge
183
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Samira WR
54.6%
Swain WR
-371
Avg Gold Diff @15
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Swain
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
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.
Mixed Resistances
Samira deals AD damage while Swain deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Samira's Weakness
Samira's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts R, poke, can't build S rank without engage. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Recommended Items
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
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 Samira's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Samira's sustain/autos
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