Swain

the Noxian Grand General

Mage · Support
Ranged
Mana

From the archive

Jericho Swain is the visionary ruler of Noxus, an expansionist nation that reveres only strength.

Though he was cast down and crippled in the Ionian wars, his left arm severed, he seized control of the empire with ruthless determination… and a new, demonic hand. Now, Swain commands from the front lines, marching against a coming darkness that only he can see—in glimpses gathered by shadowy ravens from the corpses all around him. …

Official biography excerpt, © Riot Games. Read the full story on Universe

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The kit

Passive

Ravenous Flock

Swain's ravens collect Soul Fragments that heal him and permanently increase his maximum health.

Q · 7/6/5/4/3s cooldown

Death's Hand

Swain unleashes several bolts of eldritch power that pierce through enemies. Enemies hit take more damage for each bolt they are struck by.

W · 22/21/20/19/18s cooldown

Vision of Empire

Swain opens a demon eye that deals damage and slows enemies. Champions hit are revealed and also grant Swain a Soul Fragment.

E · 12/11.5/11/10.5/10s cooldown

Nevermove

Swain launches a wave of demonic power forward. It then returns to Swain and roots enemies it hits. Swain can then choose to pull all rooted champions closer. This ability has a shorter cooldown during Demonic Ascension.

R · 120s cooldown

Demonic Ascension

Swain transforms into a demon and drains health from nearby enemy champions, minions, and neutral monsters. Swain can cast Demonflare to decimate and slow nearby enemies with a nova of soulfire. This form is indefinite as long as Swain drains enemy champions.

Ability text from Riot Games' Data Dragon, patch 16.19.1.

At level 1