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
Cassiopeia
vs

47.1%
Swain win rate vs Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia has the edge
136
Games Analyzed
47.1%
Swain WR
52.9%
Cassiopeia WR
-235
Avg Gold Diff @15
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Cassiopeia
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cassiopeia
Level 2
Swain
Level 6
Cassiopeia
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
Cassiopeia
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Swain is strongest mid game while Cassiopeia peaks late 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Swain's Weakness
Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Cassiopeia Win Condition
E spam DPS, R stun if facing, no boots = more AP
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Swain typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Cassiopeia runs Teleport for map impact. Swain needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Cassiopeia outscales through TP plays.
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 Cassiopeia's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Cassiopeia's engage tool
Cassiopeia
Archangel's Staff
Core
Build every game

Liandry's Anguish
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's Worst Matchups
Cassiopeia's Worst Matchups
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