The top champions out of lane to counter Swain include Kalista, Xayah, and Sivir. These are all good at countering Swain with win rates over 59%. Even if these Swain counter picks are not played opposite your position, it's not a good idea to take him into these matchups. They will usually beat Swain.
Conversely, if the opposing team choses either Elise or Jarvan IV, you should seriously think about picking him, as he easily dominates these champs with win rates over 56% against both ofthem.
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