Swain vs Alistar SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Swain vs Alistar

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to deny (W)+(Q) engage angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Coordinate (E) root pulls with your ADC's burst to punish Alistar's engage attempts.
Maintain river vision to track Alistar's roam timer and prevent mid or dragon pressure.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) from minion angles and only pull when your ADC can immediately follow up.
Hold (R) to sustain through Alistar's engage and force extended fights where your drain excels.
Deny Alistar brush access to reduce his knockup angles and force him into predictable engages.

Danger windows

Respect (W)+(Q) combo cooldown; avoid overextending when it's up and ADC follow-up is ready.
Watch for Alistar controlling brush or fog to gain surprise engage angles on your ADC.
Beware of level 6 all-ins where (R) grants durability for tower dives or extended fights.

Early game

Prioritize hitting level 2 simultaneously or first to contest (W)+(Q) all-in threat.
Hold lane space near brush to limit Alistar's flank and force him to engage through vision.
Use wave control to keep your ADC safe and create windows for your (E) root setups.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E)+(Q) pull trade; contest wave priority to leverage this power spike.
Level 3 grants full kit including (W) slow, enhancing poke and vision control around brush.
Level 6 (R) transforms fights; use it with ADC follow-up to sustain and win extended trades.

Win conditions

Convert brush control into denied enemy ADC positioning and safe ADC access for your team.
Use (E) root setups to create pick opportunities and enable your ADC's burst damage.
Set river vision before roaming or objective fights to secure dragon and prevent Alistar's counter-engages.