Nami Support counters Swain hard (42.7% win rate) based on 860 games. This matchup is really difficult for Swain players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Swain Support vs Nami Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 2.5% popularity, Swain constantly encounters meta-dominant Nami (11.6%, 3rd place out of 53 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Swain performance in the current patch. Challenging situation: Swain's weak 47.5% overall win rate compounds with this difficult matchup, creating serious obstacles for climbing. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Cheap Shot combination (53.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Malignance, Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 42.7% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.79 vs 0.90 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Damage doesn't equal wins: Swain outputs more damage (663 vs 286/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Nami: leads in both matchup win rate (57.3%) and KDA (3.30 vs 2.30, 3rd vs 40th place). Swain players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| D | Tier | S+ |
| 42.7% | Matchup Winrate | 57.3% |
| 47.52% | Role Winrate | 52.47% |
| #49 | Winrate Rank | #4 |
| 2.5% | Pickrate | 11.6% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 3.3 |
| 327 | Gold per Minute | 300 |
| 0.79 | Wards per Minute | 0.90 |
| 663 | Damage per Minute | 286 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Swain deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Nami deals primarily magic damage (84.20%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Nami, ranking 26th (versus 48th for Swain) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.3 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Swain player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Nami player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
