Neeko vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use disguise and brush control to create unpredictable engage angles for your ADC follow-up.
Prioritize denying Swain's pull angle by controlling brush and positioning between his root and your ADC.
Leverage Neeko's poke and root to pressure lane space and enable your ADC's safer access to trades.

Trading pattern

Fish for (E) roots through minions to set up (Q) burst and force Swain's ADC back.
Hold (R) threat to punish grouped enemies or force Swain to respect your engage cooldowns.
Deny brush to reduce Swain's hook angle and protect your ADC's positioning during trades.

Danger windows

(E) root through minions creates high threat zones where your ADC is vulnerable.
Level 6 (R) drain forces extended fights; avoid overcommitment without your ADC ready to follow.
Enemy brush control or fog-of-war angles increase risk of surprise pulls and ADC burst damage.

Early game

Contest level 2 to prevent Swain from landing (E) root and enabling his ADC's burst.
Use minion waves to angle (E) roots through for poke and to zone Swain's ADC from the wave.
Maintain brush control to limit Swain's pull angles and protect your ADC from surprise engages.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(Q) combo threatens strong pull trades; avoid extended fights without ADC follow-up.
Level 6: Your (R) enables multi-target crowd control and burst, creating pick or disengage windows.
First completed AP item: enhances your poke and root damage, increasing lane pressure and ADC safety.

Win conditions

Convert root and poke pressure into denied enemy ADC positioning and safer ADC access.
Use (R) windows to initiate or disengage with your ADC, forcing Swain's lane to reset or lose objectives.
Establish river vision before roaming to support mid and secure dragon, timing returns before ADC becomes vulnerable.