Galio vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (W) and (E) to control engage angles and protect your ADC from Swain's pull and root.
Deny Swain's brush control to limit his (E) root follow-up and reduce enemy ADC burst windows.
Push or hold mid waves to enable timely (R) roams and protect river vision for dragon setups.

Trading pattern

Engage with (E) knock-up only when your ADC can immediately follow for burst trades.
Hold (W) taunt to peel after Swain commits (E) root or (R) drain zone on your ADC.
Deny brush to reduce Swain's hook angle and force him into predictable engage patterns.

Danger windows

(E) root combined with ADC follow-up creates high burst threat; avoid clustered minions.
Level 6 (R) drain zone forces extended fights; hold peel and position to protect your ADC.
Brush or fog control loss grants Swain hook angles; maintain vision to deny his engage.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with your (W)+(E) combo to secure early ADC safety and brush control.
Keep wave state neutral or pushed to prevent Swain from landing (E) through minions.
Ward river early to track Swain's roam timer and protect your ADC from mid pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: Your (W)+(E) combo outmatches (E)+(Q) pull trade; use it to secure lane priority.
Level 6: Your (R) allows impactful roams and counter-engages; coordinate with ADC for all-ins.
First durability or AP utility item: enhances your short trades and survivability against Swain's magic damage.

Win conditions

Convert wave control into safe ADC access by denying Swain's root setups and brush control.
Use (R) to turn river skirmishes or dragon fights, enabling your ADC to follow up safely.
Roam after pushing waves, placing vision to track Swain's movements and secure objective setups.