Aatrox vs Swain
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win early 1v1s levels 1-3 through superior base stats and passive sustain, especially if you land Q sweet spots.
- At level 6, the matchup becomes skill-dependent as Swain's R provides strong healing, but you maintain kill pressure with full combo execution.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q1 to gap close, then Q2-Q3 while weaving autos to proc passive healing.
- Save W for when Swain uses E, as you can W his landing spot after the pull to guarantee follow-up damage.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively early to deny Swain's poke opportunities and force him to use abilities on minions.
- You want to create minion advantages where your Q can heal off both minions and Swain simultaneously.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q abilities when Swain has E available, as he can pull you during your Q animations and disrupt your combo.
- Avoid fighting when low on health without passive available, as Swain's burst combo can execute you before you can heal.
Created on 11/27/2025
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