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
Zed
vs

50.9%
Swain win rate vs Zed
Skill matchup — could go either way
273
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Swain WR
49.1%
Zed WR
+73
Avg Gold Diff @15
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zed
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Zed
Level 3
Swain
Level 6
Zed
Level 6
Swain
1 item
Zed
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
Swain deals AP damage while Zed deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Zed wants to combo and disengage. Swain wins extended trades. Don't let Zed get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Swain has range advantage. Zed 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 Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
Recommended Items
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 Zed's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Zed

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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's Worst Matchups
Zed's Worst Matchups
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