Swain & Smolder vs Veigar & Anivia

Swain
You
Smolder
VS
Veigar
Anivia

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Who Wins

  • Pre-6: You win through sustain and E-W poke that outranges enemy abilities.
  • Post-6: You lose if enemies coordinate CC chains, as your R won't save you from Veigar's instant burst.
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Synergy & Trading

  • Use E-W combo to poke and zone while Smolder farms safely behind you.
  • When you land E pull, Smolder should immediately follow with Q-W for maximum damage output.

Wave Control/Roaming

  • Roam mid or jungle after level 6 when you have R for teamfight impact and Smolder can farm safely.
  • Look for roams when enemies are low on mana or have used key abilities.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use E aggressively without vision or escape plan, as getting caught by Anivia Q into Veigar cage means certain death despite your sustain.
Created on 01/14/2026
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