Katarina vs Swain
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Swain's superior range, sustain, and wave control, forced to farm safely and avoid his poke.
- Post-6 you gain kill potential but still struggle as his E can interrupt your R and his sustain counters your burst attempts.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern involves Q onto a minion to bounce onto him, then immediately E away to avoid his E-W combo retaliation.
- Look for short trades when his abilities are on cooldown, using your mobility to dart in and out of his range.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely under tower and looking for roam opportunities rather than trying to contest waves directly.
- Use your superior mobility to impact other lanes while Swain is stuck farming, as you cannot match his wave control.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never all-in when his E is available as he can interrupt your R channel and turn the fight around with his sustain.
- Don't get caught in extended trades where his passive healing and DOT effects give him massive advantages over your burst-oriented kit.
Created on 12/28/2025
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