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Bard vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain

Bard vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Control brush to threaten (Q) wall stuns and deny (E) pull angles.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows with (E) and pressure mid or jungle.
Prioritize ADC protection from (E) root and (R) drain zone in extended fights.

Trading pattern

Trade with meep autos and look for (Q) stuns from brush when (E) is on cooldown.
Hold peel and (R) to protect ADC from (E) root and level 6 all-in.
Deny Swain brush access to reduce his pull threat and enable safer ADC positioning.

Danger windows

(E) root with ADC follow-up creates high threat; avoid overextending near minions.
Level 6 (R) drain zone forces extended fights; hold peel cooldowns and position to protect ADC.
Brush or fog control loss increases vulnerability to Swain's pull and ADC burst combos.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely; only contest wave if ADC can follow your (Q) and (W) trade.
Secure brush control early to block (E) pull and create safe engage angles.
Crash wave before roaming to keep ADC safe from Swain's all-in and ADC follow-up.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(W) trade; use it to pressure Swain before his (E) pull.
Level 3 grants (E) roam paths; use roam windows after wave crash to influence mid and objectives.
Level 6 (R) can isolate targets or stall dives; coordinate with ADC for pick or disengage.

Win conditions

Convert wall stuns and (R) picks into ADC follow-up kills and numbers advantages.
Use roam windows after wave crashes to secure river vision and mid pressure.
Prepare dragon fights by denying Swain's ADC access and setting up (R) for objective control.

Tip: For Bard vs Swain, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup