Diana vs Swain
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- Pre-6 you lose trades due to Swain's superior range and sustain from his passive healing.
- Post-6 you win all-ins if you can land Q-R combo and avoid his E pull during your engage.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q poke from max range when Swain uses abilities on minions, then immediately back off to avoid his Q-W-E retaliation.
- Never commit to extended trades pre-6 as his sustain and DPS will out-value your burst.
Wave Control
- Push waves hard with Q-W to create roam opportunities since you cannot effectively trade in lane.
- Focus on clearing waves quickly to deny Swain his preferred slow-push scenarios where he can poke and sustain.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never R onto Swain when his E is available as he can pull you during your dash animation and turn the fight with his full combo.
- Avoid fighting in minion waves where his Q damage is amplified and he gains additional passive healing.
Created on 12/13/2025
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