Swain Mid performs well against Ahri (54.3% win rate) based on 567 games. This matchup works well for Swain players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Swain Mid vs Ahri Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 62.5% in this matchup.
While Swain remains a niche pick (1.1% pick rate, 43rd place out of 57 Mid champions), Ahri dominates the current meta mid lane with 10.5% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Swain players - you'll face Ahri in the majority of your games. Meta strength confirmed: Swain's superior tier rating (B+ vs B) translates into a solid 54.3% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Swain ranks 19th in win rate among Mid champions. Amplify your advantage: The Electrocute + Grisly Mementos rune setup achieves 66.0% win rate (2.5% popularity), while the core build Malignance > Rylai's Crystal Scepter > Liandry's Torment with Sorcerer's Shoes (62.5% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Swain takes the matchup (54.33%) despite falling behind in CS (6.38 vs 6.63/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Swain dominates both win rate (54.3%) and damage output (794 vs 743/min, 2nd among Mid). The 51 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Swain leads in both matchup win rate (54.3%) and KDA (2.60 vs 2.50) - complete superiority across all metrics.
The Swain versus Ahri matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Swain deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Ahri has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ahri, ranking 31st (versus 40th for Swain) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.5 versus 2.6) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Swain player to maintain constant pressure on Ahri, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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