A general who can transform into the Raven Demon of the Rift, Swain excels as a support champion with high damage output, crowd control abilities, and impressive durability.

Core Abilities Overview

"Famished Flock" (Passive)

• Collects soul fragments from dying enemies
• Each fragment heals Swain and permanently increases max health
• Can also obtain fragments through specific abilities

"Grip of Death" (Q)

• Short-range projectiles
• Higher damage at close range

"The General's Vision" (W)

• Long-range area reveal
• Damages and slows enemies after delay
• Grants soul fragment when hitting enemies

"Nimmergeh'r" (E)

• Launches and returns a damaging claw
• Root effect on return hit
• Can pull affected champions toward Swain
• Grants soul fragment from champions

"Demonic Wings" (R)

• Transforms into demon form
• Continuous AoE damage
• Self-healing from affected enemies
• Reduced E cooldown
• Can activate "Demon Fire" for additional damage and slow

Optimal Ability Combinations

For maximum effectiveness:

• Combine W with CC abilities
• Use E to set up W placement
• Pull enemies with E into W's area
• Maintain R by consistently damaging champions

Starting Items

• Spellthief's Edge
• 2 Health Potions
• Stealth Ward

Core Items

• Liandry's Anguish
• Demonic Embrace
• Zhonya's Hourglass

Situational Items

• Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Morellonomicon
• Void Staff

Swain support excels at sustained damage and control, making him particularly effective against engage-heavy bot lanes. Proper ability sequencing and item builds focusing on AP and survivability are crucial for maximizing his potential as a support champion.

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