Swain Patch History

Change Timeline

1. Patch 26.4

   NerfFeb 18, 2026

   Reduced slow and damage scaling for W and R.

   W - Vision of Empire

   • Slow: 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70% ⇒ 50% at all ranks

   R - Demonic Ascension

   • Damage per Second Scaling: 5% AP ⇒ 4% AP
   • Demonflare Damage Scaling: 50% AP ⇒ 40% AP
   • Demonflare Slow: 75% ⇒ 50%

   Patch 26.4 details

2. Patch 25.24

   BuffDec 2, 2025

   Increased healing per fragment from passive.

   Passive - Ravenous Flock

   • Heal per Fragment: 3-6% (based on level) ⇒ 6%

   Patch 25.24 details

3. Patch 25.23

   BuffNov 18, 2025

   Increased damage for E - Nevermove.

   E - Nevermove

   • Damage: 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 (+ 70% AP) ⇒ 90 / 130 / 170 / 210 / 250 (+ 70% AP)

   Patch 25.23 details

4. Patch 14.24

   NerfDec 10, 2024

   Base armor and armor growth decreased.

   Base Stats

   • Base Armor: 26 ⇒ 25
   • Armor Growth: 5.2 ⇒ 4.7

   Patch 14.24 details

5. Patch 14.22

   BuffNov 5, 2024

   Magic resist increased, Q damage increased, E cooldown reduced, R healing increased.

   Base Stats

   • Magic Resist: 30 ⇒ 31

   Magic Resist Growth

   • Magic Resist Growth: 1.3 ⇒ 1.55

   Q - Death's Hand

   • Damage: 60/85/110/135/160 (+45% AP) ⇒ 60/90/120/150/180 (+45% AP)

   Max Damage

   • Max Damage: 120/170/220/270/320 (+90% AP) ⇒ 120/180/240/300/360 (+90% AP)

   E - Nevermove

   • Cooldown: 14/13/12/11/10 ⇒ 12/11.5/11/10.5/10

   R - Demonic Ascension

   • Heal per Second: 15/30/45 (+5% AP) (+1.25% Bonus HP) ⇒ 15/30/45 (+5% AP) (+1.5% Bonus HP)

   Patch 14.22 details

6. Patch 14.21

   AdjustmentOct 22, 2024

   Multiple adjustments made to stats and abilities.

   Base Stats

   • Health Regen: 7 (+0.65) ⇒ 3 (+0.5)
   • Mana: 468 ⇒ 400
   • Mana Regen: 8 ⇒ 10

   Passive - Ravenous Flock

   • Healing: 3/4/5/6% Max HP (level 1/6/11/16) ⇒ 3-6% Max HP (linear)

   Q - Death’s Hand

   • Mana Cost: 45/50/55/60/65 ⇒ 40/45/50/55/60
   • One Bolt Damage: 65/85/105/125/145 (+40% AP) ⇒ 60/85/110/135/160 (+45% AP)
   • Extra Bolt Damage: 15/25/35/45/55 (+10% AP) ⇒ 25% of initial hit
   • Maximum Damage: 125/185/245/305/365 (+80% AP) ⇒ 120/170/220/270/320 (+90% AP)

   W- Vision of Empire

   • Damage: 80/115/150/185/220 (+55% AP) ⇒ 70/105/140/175/210 (+60% AP)
   • Slow Duration: 2.5 ⇒ 1.5
   • Slow: 25/35/45/55/65% ⇒ 50/55/60/65/70%
   • Reveal Duration: 4/5/6/7/8 ⇒ 6

   E - Nevermore

   • Cooldown: 10 ⇒ 14/13/12/11/10
   • Mana: 50 ⇒ 60/65/70/75/80
   • Outgoing Missile Speed: 935-2735 ⇒ 1125-1800
   • Outgoing Missile Travel Time: 0.533 - 0.667 ⇒ 0.6
   • Return Missile Speed: 600-2200 ⇒ 2000-2800
   • Return Missile Speed Travel Time: 0.533 - 0.667 ⇒ 0.4
   • Return Missile Width: 170 ⇒ 180
   • Maximum Damage: 70/115/160/205/250 (+50% AP) ⇒ 80/120/160/200/240 (+60% AP)
   • Detonation Damage: 35/45/55/65/75 (+25% AP) ⇒ 80/120/160/200/240 (+60% AP)

   R - Demonic Ascension

   • Demonflare may be repeatedly cast every 8 seconds, unaffected by ability haste, up to 100 times (good luck). First cast is still available after 2 seconds.
   • Cooldown: 100/80/60 after transform ends ⇒ 120, when transform begins
   • Demonflare Damage: 150/225/300 (+60% AP) ⇒ 150/250/350 (+50% AP)
   • Demonflare Decaying Slow: 60% ⇒ 75%
   • Damage per Second: 20/40/60 (+10% AP) ⇒ 15/25/35 (+5% AP)
   • Heal per Second: 15/27.5/40 (+18% AP) ⇒ 15/30/45 (+5% AP) (+1.25% Bonus HP)

   Patch 14.21 details

Swain FAQ

Was Swain buffed or nerfed in Patch 26.4?

Swain was nerfed in Patch 26.4 (Slow 50→50%).

What changed for Swain in Patch 26.4?

Slow 50→50%. Every number is quoted verbatim from the official Patch 26.4 notes.

When was Swain's last change?

Patch 26.4, released 18 February 2026.

How many times has Swain been changed?

Swain has changed 6 times in the patches we track, from Patch 14.21 to Patch 26.4 — 3 buffs, 2 nerfs and 1 adjustments.