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
Swain
VS
Champion 2
Alistar
vs

53.9%
Swain win rate vs Alistar
Swain has the edge
319
Games Analyzed
53.9%
Swain WR
46.1%
Alistar WR
+313
Avg Gold Diff @15
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Alistar
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Alistar
Level 2
Alistar
Level 3
Swain
Level 6
Alistar
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Swain is strongest mid game while Alistar peaks early 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.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Alistar 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 Alistar's Weakness
Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Alistar Win Condition
W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel
Recommended Items
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 Alistar's AP damage and CC

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

Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game

Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
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's Worst Matchups
Alistar's Worst Matchups
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