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Xerath vs Swain SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xerath vs Swain

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) and (W) to poke and zone Swain's bot lane, limiting their ADC access.
Prioritize brush control to deny (E) root engage and protect your ADC.
Leverage your long-range poke and ultimate to pressure river vision and create roam windows.

Trading pattern

Hold (E) stun defensively to peel against (E) root and follow-up damage.
Use (W) slow to land (Q) poke more reliably and disrupt Swain's engage timing.
Coordinate poke with ADC burst to punish Swain when (E) is on cooldown or missed.

Danger windows

When Swain lands (E) root through minions, your ADC becomes vulnerable to follow-up burst.
Swain's level 6 (R) drain forces extended fights; avoid prolonged trades without peel ready.
Brush or fog control loss increases risk of Swain pulling your ADC into danger range.

Early game

Contest level 2 wave with ADC to avoid (E)+(Q) pull combo.
Deny Swain brush control to reduce his engage angles and protect ADC positioning.
Use poke to force Swain's ADC under tower, enabling safer ADC follow-up trades.

Power spikes

Level 2: (E)+(Q) combo threatens all-in; avoid overextending without ADC follow-up.
Level 6: Your (R) grants long-range follow-up and pick potential; use with ADC for all-ins or roams.
First mana/AP item: Your poke and wave control improve, increasing pressure on Swain's lane zone.

Win conditions

Convert poke pressure into denied ADC access and force Swain's ADC under tower.
Use brush control and vision to prevent Swain's engage and enable safe ADC positioning.
Roam post-wave crash with (R) ready to impact mid or secure dragon vision and objectives.

Tip: For Xerath vs Swain, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup