Rell vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rell vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to hide engage angles and enable your ADC's follow-up burst.
Prioritize denying Swain's root (E) by positioning to protect your ADC's space.
Leverage your engage and roam potential after wave crashes to pressure mid and dragon.

Trading pattern

Engage from brush with (W), chain (E) stun, then use (R) to lock down multiple targets for ADC damage.
Hold engage until your ADC is ready to follow instantly; avoid slow or telegraphed engages.
Deny Swain's pull by disrupting his positioning and controlling fog of war around minions.

Danger windows

Respect (E) root range and avoid clustering your ADC near minions vulnerable to pulls.
Beware of Swain's level 6 drain zone forcing extended fights where your ADC can be overwhelmed.
Watch for (W) slow enabling enemy ADC follow-up; maintain spacing to protect your ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by coordinating (W) engage with ADC follow-up before (E) is ready.
Control brush to block Swain's pull angles and keep your ADC safe from root setups.
Crash wave quickly after level 3 to open roam windows and force Swain to play defensively.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (W) engage combo, enabling strong all-ins with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants full CC chain, increasing threat when combined with brush control and ADC damage.
Level 6 (R) enhances multi-target lockdown, enabling decisive all-ins or peel during river fights.

Win conditions

Force committed engages with (W), (E), and (R) when your ADC can immediately follow for kills.
Deny enemy ADC positioning by controlling brush and interrupting Swain's pull angles.
Use wave crashes to roam safely, set river vision, and prepare dragon fights with your team.