By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Swain Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — The Noxian Grand General.
Counter-pick only. Swain is a poor blind pick — wait for the enemy lane, or bans, before you lock it.
- Blind safety39/100
- Ban rank#24 of 142
- Pick rank#131 of 142
- Support standing#27 of 38
Who breaks a blind Swain
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Swain’s blind safety from 39 to 24; Swain’s blind floor is 41.8%.
If the enemy locks Swain
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Swain plays, with Swain entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
Drafting around Swain
Swain leans AP, so the next pick should add AD damage. Best pick for each lane Swain does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
