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Swain vs Locke

What is Swain's win rate vs Locke?

In Mid, Swain wins 63% against Locke across 41 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.

By 15 minutes the median game has Swain behind by 132 gold.

Does Swain counter Locke?

The numbers call it close: 63% for Swain over 41 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.

How to beat Locke as Swain

The median first death in this lane comes at 3:25; the level 6 spike lands around 5:21. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.

What does Swain build in Mid?

The most-finished Swain core is Blackfire Torch, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Zhonya's Hourglass: 55.7% across 693 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (3,283 games).

Skill plan: Swain players max Q first and take E at level 1.