Zilean vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Control brush to deny (E) pull engage and secure safer ADC positioning.
Use (Q) bomb zones to create threat areas that limit enemy ADC access and force Swain to reposition.
Prioritize speeding your ADC with (E) to enhance kiting and counter Swain's short-range burst.

Trading pattern

Use double (Q) bombs set through minions to punish Swain when he steps up for (E) root.
Hold (E) speed to enable ADC follow-up or disengage after Swain commits (E) pull.
Avoid standing near brush or in minion zones where Swain can land (E) and pull your ADC.

Danger windows

(E) root with ADC follow-up creates high burst threat; stay spread and avoid brush angles.
Level 6 (R) lets Swain sustain through fights; hold (R) to counter enemy all-ins.
(W) slow after (E) root reduces your ADC's kite potential; use (E) speed reactively to mitigate.

Early game

Track level 2 closely to contest (E)+(Q) pull trade with your double bomb and speed.
Deny Swain brush control early to reduce his pull angles and protect your ADC's approach.
Coordinate wave crash with your ADC before roaming to keep lane safe from Swain's engage.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb and speed combo, enabling strong trades with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 (W) allows more frequent double bombs, increasing poke and zone control around brush.
Level 6 (R) forces Swain to hesitate on all-ins, enabling safer extended fights.

Win conditions

Convert bomb zone control and (E) speed windows into denied enemy ADC positioning and poke pressure.
Use (R) to protect your ADC through Swain's committed burst or pull engages.
Establish river vision and time roams after wave crashes to pressure mid and secure dragon setups.