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
Soraka
VS
Champion 2
Swain
vs

56.3%
Soraka win rate vs Swain
Soraka hard counters Swain
410
Games Analyzed
56.3%
Soraka WR
43.7%
Swain WR
+507
Avg Gold Diff @15
Soraka
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Soraka
Level 1
Soraka
Level 6
Swain
Level 6
Soraka
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.
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.
Exploit Swain's Weakness
Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Soraka Win Condition
Q poke in lane, global R heal, keep team alive forever
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Recommended Items
Soraka
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
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 Soraka's AP damage and CC

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