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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 Swain
VS
Champion 2
Syndra Syndra
Swain
vs
Syndra
44.5%
Swain win rate vs Syndra
Syndra hard counters Swain
119
Games Analyzed
44.5%
Swain WR
55.5%
Syndra WR
-436
Avg Gold Diff @15
Swain
Swain
magesupportdrain-tank
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Syndra
Syndra
mageburstcontrol
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Swain
Swain Level 6
Syndra
Syndra Level 6
Swain
Swain 1 item
Syndra
Syndra 1 item
Swain
Swain 2 items
Syndra
Syndra 2 items
How to Play This Matchup
1
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.
2
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.
3
Sustained vs Burst
Syndra wants to combo and disengage. Swain wins extended trades. Don't let Syndra get a clean rotation — force long fights where sustain wins.
5
Exploit Swain's Weakness
Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
7
Syndra Win Condition
Poke with Q, stun with E, delete with R multi-sphere
8
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Swain typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Syndra runs Teleport for map impact. Swain needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Syndra outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Swain
Liandry's Anguish
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rylai's
Rylai's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Syndra's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Syndra's engage tool
Syndra
Luden's Tempest
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Swain's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Swain's engage tool
Executioner's Calling
Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
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