Swain,the Noxian Grand General,Jericho Swain

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SwainMainCurrentDemon 1Demon 2Demon 3Demon 4TitlesReal nameJericho SwainRaum(Demon's name)Alias(es)The Noxian Grand GeneralThe Master TacticianGrand General SwainThe Demon of Secrets(Raum)CharacteristicsSpeciesHuman(Magically Altered)Pronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:946 AN - 951 ANWeapon(s)TransmutationDemonic Magic7The LeviathanPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originNoxus Prime,NoxusCurrent residenceNoxus Prime,NoxusFamilyUnnamed Parents†Pet(s)'Beatrice'Professional statusOccupation(s)Trifarix Leader of VisionNoxian Grand GeneralWarlockDemon of Secrets(Raum)Region(s)NoxusFaction(s)TrifarixSwain HouseRelated character(s)FiddlesticksLeBlancDariusJarvan IVGarenGangplankKatarinaDravenVladimirIreliaKledBoram Darkwill

Swain

• Main
• Current
• Demon 1
• Demon 2
• Demon 3
• Demon 4
Titles

Real name

• Jericho Swain
• Raum(Demon's name)
Alias(es)

• The Noxian Grand General
• The Master Tactician
• Grand General Swain
• The Demon of Secrets(Raum)
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:946 AN - 951 AN
Weapon(s)

• Transmutation
• Demonic Magic
• 7The Leviathan
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

Pet(s)

Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Trifarix Leader of Vision
• Noxian Grand General
• Warlock
• Demon of Secrets(Raum)
Region(s)

Faction(s)

• Trifarix
• Swain House
Related character(s)

Jericho Swainis the visionary ruler ofNoxus, an expansionist nation that reveres only strength. Though he was cast down and debilitated in theIonianwars, his left arm severed, he seized control of the empire with ruthless determination... and a new, demonic hand. Now,Swaincommands from the front lines, marching against a coming darkness that only he can see—in glimpses gathered by shadowy ravens from the corpses all around him. In a swirl of sacrifice and secrets, the greatest secret of all is that the true enemy lies within.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Discovery of Raum1.3Establishment of the Trifarix1.4The Black Powder Plot1.5The Delverhold Affair
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Irelia5.2Darius5.3Draven5.4Katarina5.5Urgot5.6Mordekaiser5.7Gangplank5.8Black Rose5.8.1LeBlanc5.8.2Sion5.9Vladimir
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Discovery of Raum
• 1.3Establishment of the Trifarix
• 1.4The Black Powder Plot
• 1.5The Delverhold Affair
• 5.1Irelia
• 5.2Darius
• 5.3Draven
• 5.4Katarina
• 5.5Urgot
• 5.6Mordekaiser
• 5.7Gangplank
• 5.8Black Rose5.8.1LeBlanc5.8.2Sion
• 5.9Vladimir
• 5.8.1LeBlanc
• 5.8.2Sion
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

Jericho Swain was born into an affluentNoxianfamily that had been around shorty after the nation's founding. His noble house was among many that were favored by the emperor of Noxus―Boram Darkwill―having been instrumental in his rise to the throne.

Yet House Swain was also among many that hungered for power, and as such were part of a secret cabal called theBlack Rose. His parents were especially intent on finding some dark power hidden in the depths of theImmortal Bastion, that which eluded discovery for many years as it cackled in the darkness like a raven's caw.

The cabal had aided Darkwill's political rise, but in time he rejected their influence thereafter.LeBlanc, head matriarch of the Black Rose, manipulated Swain as a young nobleman into revealing the Black Rose and executing its most prominent members, including Swain's own parents and Leblanc herself. However, LeBlanc's execution was a deception, and she retreated back into the shadows of Noxus to wait for an opportunity to strike. For exposing the corruption, Swain was granted a commission in the Noxian army, where he would serve for years to come.

Discovery of Raum[]

Swain learned firsthand that the empire's true strength was upheld not by pure Noxian ferocity, but by all its people united in spite of their origins. Nobles and foreign slaves alike were all seen as soldiers on the front lines.
Swain had carved out his career in securing the western borders, as well as expanding intoShurima. But in time, the aging emperor grew more paranoid and unhinged over his own mortality. Fighting wars on too many fronts, lusting over magical relics; greed became the clear motivation of the regime.

During the invasion ofIonia, Darkwill retasked much of the warbands to hunt for artifacts that could extend mortal lifespan, With Swain's forces depleted, it became nearly impossible to engage the enemy. At the Battle of thePlacidium, his troops were overrun in what should have been an ambush. Swain was gravely wounded with his knee shattered and hisarm cut off. On the verge of death, he felt a familiar darkness press upon him again as aravenapproached to feed; but he would not let it take him. Staring into the bird's eyes, he saw a vision of the dark truth: that LeBlanc had seduced Darkwill with promises of extending his life, and had sent Swain to die. It was not the raven that told him this, but something deeper. This was the great power that Swain's parents had been looking for, and now he knew it could be found.

Returning to Noxus, Swain was disgraced and regarded as nothing more than a cripple. Through his fragile state, Swain set about in search of that strange power, that which cackled in the darkness like a raven's caw. What he found was Raum, an ancient entity that preyed on the dying and consumed their secrets. But the man solved a puzzle even the demon did not anticipate: a way to wield its power.

Establishment of the Trifarix[]

Swain had physically restored himself and could use magic to defeat his enemies, along with using Raum to listen to the secrets of the dying. Over the course of many years, Swain amassed power, allies, and elaborate plans to kill Darkwill. In the end, it only took one night to capture the throne. Swain revealed himself to all of Noxus, leaving Darkwill dead and the throne empty. In its place, he established the Trifarix: a council of 3 members to take over the responsibilities of the emperor. Together they embody Noxus' core values, with Swain representing Vision,Dariusexemplifying Might, and The Faceless one embodying Guile. This Council was made so that no one man could rule Noxus, and if one were to divert from the foundations of strength that Noxus was built on, the other two would be able to keep them in check. Moreover, this insurance would counterbalance Swain should he ever befall to demonic corruption.

Swain immediately pulled back the Noxian forces from Darkwill's untenable ventures. He also held conventions detailing his plans for the empire, pardoning the noble houses that swore fealty, and allowing dissenting houses to safely leave the empire. A large part of the dissent was over the new policies that grated traditional power systems such as inherited lordship, personal wealth, and ownership of human property.[1]

Seeing areas of concern abroad and within, Swain sent one of the empire's best assassins in an almost impossible task.[2]Katarinawas assigned to kill theDemaciankingJarvan III, as well as her own fatherMarcus Du Couteau, who has suspected ties with the Black Rose. However, Marcus intercepted the written order and managed to deter her long enough to get close to destroying Swain. The Grand General intervened in the final duel and backfired the implosive weapon to destroy Marcus instead. He then congratulates Katarina on her success and revealed that the assignment was a test to find an assassin that could eliminate Swain in the event that he becomes corrupt.

The Black Powder Plot[]

Secessionists held the mineral-richRokrund Plains, crafting explosives that deterred Noxian forces from advancing. This prompted Swain to visit the campaign generals and discuss strategy. One of these was GeneralBrannin Granth, a secret operative of the Black Rose that plotted to kill Swain. Within the meeting, he proclaimed that the battle was unwinnable without death and revealed an explosive fuse ready to blow. Swain chuckled at the profound suggestion, agreeing that while the soldiers may die anyway, their sacrifice makes way for a greater reinforcement. He then reveals his demon arm and quickly strangles Granth. "Granth and I... we always look for what must be sacrificed in order to win."

The Delverhold Affair[]

Seven years into the Trifarix rule, delegates Oram and Alyssa fromthe Delverholdapproached the council to negociate concessions in response to a local crisis. The mineral export quotas became unsustainable with the dwindling reserves in the Ironspike mines, sinking the people into poverty. Furthermore, Oram argued that their treaty to the empire had been invalidated with the death of the emperor, which permits the Delverhold to extricate from the empire if necessary. While Swain agreed to hear the terms, Darius argued that there was no compelling bargain.

Some days go by, and the delegates attempted to seize and extort the Faceless One for their vote. But in a deceptive trap, Oram is killed by Alyssa and she is quickly captured by the guards. She is brought before the Trifarix, whom were fully aware of the extortion, but recognize her disaffection in the Delverhold. Swain candidly stated that the Trifarix did not want to encourage other provinces to make demands as well. Alyssa said that she knew the Delverhold governor would use the delegates' deaths to justify secession, but returning Delverhold to the kingdom rule would be a grave mistake long-term. She then suggested to become governor herself in order to maintain relations with Noxus. The council agree to the idea and sent a Trifarian entourage with her back to Delverhold to claim office.

Appearance[]

Swain is a fair skinned man with long, white hair. He wears black armor, black pants, and a black coat. His left arm was restored with the power of Raum, and consequently glows a shade of red.

Personality[]

Swain is cold and calculating, often seeing people's lives as pieces in a bigger game. He is a master tactician and general, able to predict his enemies' next move with his cunning intellect and win battles swiftly and efficiently. Swain does not often act in his own interests, rather doing whatever is best for Noxus, as he knows that the empire is much more important than him, and he is committed to returning it back to its foundations and making sure that it outlasts him.

Abilities[]

• Demonic Bonding:After being defeated in battle, Swain made a pact with Raum, the Demon of Secrets. This granted him several new powers that very few can match.Emotional Feeding:Like other Demons, Raum can feed himself from a specific emotion, in this case, secrets. By absorbing the secrets of others, Raum, and by extension Swain, can sustain themselves for prolonged periods of time. Swain also gains knowledge from these secrets and can use this knowledge for his own benefit.Life Draining:The Secrets that Swain collects come in the form of Soul Fragments. Taking a soul Fragment from someone drains them of their energy and gives it to Swain. By doing so Swain can heal himself and strengthen his powers.Extended Awareness:Swain has heightened senses, meaning that he can perceive and sense things that few else can. He can see things from far away and perceive supernatural powers that no others can notice.Demon Ravens:Swain can summon several demonic Ravens that are connected to his mind. He can use them as a way to gather intelligence and spy on people.Demonic Energy:Swain can manipulate powerful dark energies to his liking. Those dark energies come from Raum, and depend on how strong Raum himself is.Energy blasts:Swain can summon powerful eldritch blasts.Limbs Creation:Swain can create limbs for himself such as hands and wings.
• Emotional Feeding:Like other Demons, Raum can feed himself from a specific emotion, in this case, secrets. By absorbing the secrets of others, Raum, and by extension Swain, can sustain themselves for prolonged periods of time. Swain also gains knowledge from these secrets and can use this knowledge for his own benefit.Life Draining:The Secrets that Swain collects come in the form of Soul Fragments. Taking a soul Fragment from someone drains them of their energy and gives it to Swain. By doing so Swain can heal himself and strengthen his powers.
• Extended Awareness:Swain has heightened senses, meaning that he can perceive and sense things that few else can. He can see things from far away and perceive supernatural powers that no others can notice.Demon Ravens:Swain can summon several demonic Ravens that are connected to his mind. He can use them as a way to gather intelligence and spy on people.
• Demonic Energy:Swain can manipulate powerful dark energies to his liking. Those dark energies come from Raum, and depend on how strong Raum himself is.Energy blasts:Swain can summon powerful eldritch blasts.Limbs Creation:Swain can create limbs for himself such as hands and wings.
• Life Draining:The Secrets that Swain collects come in the form of Soul Fragments. Taking a soul Fragment from someone drains them of their energy and gives it to Swain. By doing so Swain can heal himself and strengthen his powers.
• Demon Ravens:Swain can summon several demonic Ravens that are connected to his mind. He can use them as a way to gather intelligence and spy on people.
• Energy blasts:Swain can summon powerful eldritch blasts.
• Limbs Creation:Swain can create limbs for himself such as hands and wings.
• 
Relations[]

Irelia[]

Irelia cut off Swain's left arm during the Battle of the Placidium.

Darius[]

Swain and Darius are two of the three heads of the Trifarix ofNoxus, embodying the Noxian values of Vision and Might respectively, along The Faceless One, who embodies Guile.

Draven[]

When audiences for theReckoning arenaswaned and Draven fell into a drunk stupor, Swain found him and offered him a role in his coup against Boram Darkwill. He became integral to Swain’s plan, killing Darkwill himself. He is considered a close ally by Swain.

Katarina[]

Katarina serves as an assassin for the Trifarix council, killing people at their command. It is also hinted that Swain may know what happened to her father.

Urgot[]

Urgot was sent away fromNoxustoZaunas a part of Swain's coup, as he was seen as a liability and a potential threat to Swain's plan.

Mordekaiser[]

It is likely that Raum worked for Mordekaiser or was used by him, as Swain found Raum in theImmortal Bastion.

Gangplank[]

Gangplank stole The Leviathan, Swain's personal warship and the head of the Noxian fleet. Because of this, Swain despises Gangplank and wishes to see his demise.

Black Rose[]

Swain has close ties with theBlack Rose. The organization is currently trying to either control Swain or kill him in order to take the throne from him. Swain knows this and is trying to take down the organization, but knows that it is unlikely that he will accomplish this goal.

LeBlanc[]

Swain considers LeBlanc, the head matriarch of the Black Rose, as his rival. Swain and LeBlanc's personal relationship is vague, and they may have been lovers at some point.[3]When Boram Darkwill first took the throne and refused help from the Black Rose, LeBlanc, unbeknownst to Swain, manipulated Swain into revealing the Black Rose and making it look like she was executed and the Black Rose was dead.[4]



Sion[]

Swain obtained Sion from the Black Rose after the organization left Sion in his own tomb for years. Swain now uses him as a living weapon to use against his enemies.

Vladimir[]

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Biography

The Noxian Grand General

ByDavid Slagle

Starring:Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Irelia,LeBlanc

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Comic

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The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Drann,Jaredan,Katarina,Marcus Du Couteau,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Garen,Jarvan III,LeBlanc,Lux,Mordekaiser,Soreana Du Couteau,Sylas,Talon



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Draven - Another victory for the Glorious Executioner.

Starring:Darius,Draven,Swain



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Citizens of Noxus, I bring word from the capital!

Starring:Darius,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill



Short Story • 5 Minute Read

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He arrived at the camp only moments before the strategy council was to begin, flanked by a small honor guard, each handpicked from the Trifarian Legion. They remained at the entrance as I watched him approach.

Starring:Brannin Granth,Swain

Mentioned:LeBlanc



Video

The Noxian Grand General (Video)

Noxus has endured, because Noxus is strong. But the Grand-General Jericho Swain knows there are many kinds of strength—and the greatest leaders of the next age will be those who can wield them all...

Starring:Swain



Short Story • 17 Minute Read

The Principles of Strength

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

My name is Alyssa Roshka Gloriana val-Lokan. For almost two millennia, my ancestors ruled the Delverhold as kings.

Starring:Darius,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Irelia,Kindred

Mentioned Champion



Short Story

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ByIan St. Martin

"Seven times,"

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Swain



Short Story • 3 Minute Read

In The Mind of Madness

ByRandy Begel

BLOOD.

Starring:Sion

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Swain



Comic

Katarina: Issue 1

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Drann,Katarina,Khogan,Marcus Du Couteau,Rache,Talon

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain



Comic

Katarina: Issue 2

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Arrika,Jarvan III,Katarina,Lux,Marcus Du Couteau

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Garen,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain,Sylas,Talon



Comic

Katarina: Issue 3

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Garen,Jaredan,Katarina

Mentioned:Arrika,Drann,Jarvan III,Lux,Marcus Du Couteau,Swain,Sylas



Comic

Katarina: Issue 4

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Drann,Jaredan,Katarina,Talon

Mentioned:Cassiopeia,Jarvan III,Marcus Du Couteau,Rache,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain,Zed



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Message on a Blade's Edge

ByMichael Yichao

An assassin's blades are but one of her weapons. Know your mark. Know the killing ground. Anything can be a tool to secure the kill.

Starring:Katarina

Mentioned:Swain



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Starring:Ahri,Braum,Gangplank,Illaoi,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Necrit,Pyke,Rafen,Thresh,Viego,Yasuo

Mentioned:Ashe,Elise,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Gwen,Hecarim,Isolde,Ivern,Janna,Jarvan IV,Kalista,Ledros,Lucian,Nagakabouros,Nautilus,Olaf,Ornn,Rhasa,Riven,Senna,Swain,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Twisted Fate,Udyr,Volibear,Yone,Yorick,Zed



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“Is anything you just heard unclear to you?”

Starring:Arrel,Erath,Marit,Teneff,Tifalenji

Mentioned:LeBlanc,Riven,Swain,Syndra



Biography

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ByJohn O'Bryan

Starring:Irelia

Mentioned:Karma,Swain



Biography

The Crimson Reaper

By'Blood Magicks'

Starring:Vladimir

Mentioned:LeBlanc,Mordekaiser,Swain



Biography

The Deceiver

ByDavid Slagle

Starring:LeBlanc

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Mordekaiser,Swain



Biography

The Glorious Executioner

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Draven

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Darius,Swain



Biography

The Hand of Noxus

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Darius

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Draven,Swain



Biography

The Restrained Hunger

ByMax Folkman

Starring:Briar

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Swain



Biography

The Saltwater Scourge

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Gangplank

Mentioned:Miss Fortune,Swain



Biography

The Serpent's Embrace

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Cassiopeia

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Katarina,Marcus Du Couteau,Sivir,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain



Short Story

The Shuttered Manse

ByGraham McNeill

She felt the thief coming closer with every careful step he took.

Starring:Elise,LeBlanc

Mentioned:Kindred,Rammus,Swain



Biography

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ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Starring:Sion

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Swain



Short Story

Thorns of the Black Rose

ByLaurie Goulding

I smile, playing my part. “It is the simplest of things,” I tell him, “to hide in plain sight.”

Starring:Brannin Granth,LeBlanc

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Darius,Mordekaiser,Swain

Alternate Universes



Video

Dominion (Video)



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Duo

There's nothing like teaming up with your favorite duo partner in League of Legends. Just ask LilyPichu and sleightlymusical. It's On.

Starring:Ezreal,Lux,Swain



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Faction Wars



Starring:Garen,Swain



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ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

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Entries

Judgment

ByInstitute of War

The truest opponent lies within.

Starring:Boram Darkwill,Brand,Caitlyn,Cassiopeia,Galio,Graves,Irelia,Jarvan IV,Karma,LeBlanc,Lee Sin,Leona,Lux,Maokai,Miss Fortune,Nocturne,Orianna,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Skarner,Sona,Swain,Talon,Trundle,Urgot,Varus,Vayne,Vladimir,Wukong,Xerath,Xin Zhao,Yorick



Reveal

Reborn

By Numerous creators



Starring:LeBlanc,Sion,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Elise,Jarvan IV,Vladimir



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Comic

The Blade Dancer: Issue 3

ByGronoc



Starring:Irelia,Karma

Mentioned:Swain



Comic

The Roadtrip

ByCassie Parkes,Marvin Clifford



Starring:Caitlyn,Gangplank,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Ashe,Azir,Bard,Braum,Darius,Fiddlesticks,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Irelia,Jinx,Kalista,Katarina,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Lulu,Master Yi,Nami,Poppy,Rakan,Shaco,Sona,Swain,Taric,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Varus,Xayah,Yasuo,Zilean



Game

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Starring:Draven,Irelia,Nilah,Xin Zhao,Yasuo

Mentioned:Darius,Swain,Yone

Trivia[]

• Swain was a member of theThe Black Rose, a dark and mysterious group that controlled Noxus before the rise of the military government. They were thought to no longer exist. However, with the reemergence of their leaderLeBlanc, the Black Rose are working towards getting the organization back into power.
• During the War ofKalamanda,Garenand his Dauntless Vanguard hindered the progress of Swain and his army's advancement at every turn.
• Swain andJarvan IV, have a deep, hate-filled rivalry. He has attempted to kill Jarvan IV on several occasions.It is theorized he fought LeBlanc impersonating Jarvan in order to trigger a war withDemacia.
• Swain is a fan ofSona.
• As a nod to his old lore, Swain has a raven namedBeatrice.[5](< Latinbeatrix"she who gladdens")
• It is theorized he fought LeBlanc impersonating Jarvan in order to trigger a war withDemacia.
• His Demon of Secrets is named Raum as noted byFiddlesticks.[6]In real-life"demonology",Raumis stated to be a Great Earl of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons. He is depicted as a crow which adopts human form at the request of the conjurer.
• Swain'sTrifarix Councilwas probably based on the RomanTriumvirate, Swain being the Leader of Vision;Possibly based onLatintrifārius"in three parts~places" (cf. Sanskrit cognate त्रिधाtridhā), from PIE*tri-dʰóh₁-.[7]
• TheBlack Powder Plotto assassinate Swain references theGun Powder Plotby English Catholics to blow upKing James Iand theHouse of Lords.
• Swain likes to play avastayanstrategy game called Xa'h, which is similar to chess.[8]
• One of the reasons that the Trifarix was made was because Swain knows that either his demon or his ambitions may potentially overwhelm him and would have to be stopped.[9]
• The six-eyed ravens around him are not actual ravens but rather manifestations of his demonic power.[10]
• As revealed inRell'slive Q&A:Swain has neglected the power vacuums left behind from his motions to dismantle the previous Noxian government. He was very well aware of the Black Rose academy thatRellwas training in, but did not intervene.Swain knows almost all secrets, the ones he has difficulty knowing are those predating Raum (his demon).He knows aboutWorld Runes, but not where they've been hidden byRyze.Swain is aware of most major threats around Runeterra thanks to his crows, but has decided to deal with them later over more intermediate ones.Swain andAurelion Solare tied for most knowledge about the universe,Zoecomes very close.
• In real-life"demonology",Raumis stated to be a Great Earl of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons. He is depicted as a crow which adopts human form at the request of the conjurer.
• Possibly based onLatintrifārius"in three parts~places" (cf. Sanskrit cognate त्रिधाtridhā), from PIE*tri-dʰóh₁-.[7]
• Swain has neglected the power vacuums left behind from his motions to dismantle the previous Noxian government. He was very well aware of the Black Rose academy thatRellwas training in, but did not intervene.
• Swain knows almost all secrets, the ones he has difficulty knowing are those predating Raum (his demon).
• He knows aboutWorld Runes, but not where they've been hidden byRyze.
• Swain is aware of most major threats around Runeterra thanks to his crows, but has decided to deal with them later over more intermediate ones.
• Swain andAurelion Solare tied for most knowledge about the universe,Zoecomes very close.
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Passive ability — Name: Ravenous Flock, Description: Innate: Enemy champions that die will leave behind a Soul Fragment for 16 seconds, which can be collected by Swain after 1 second. Swain's ravens collect nearby Soul Fragments , as well as with Vision of Empire and Nevermove . Soul Fragment: For each stack, Swain gains 12 bonus health . Upon collection, he will heal for 3 / 4 / 5 / 6% (based on level) of his maximum health ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'The ravens will only be seen by enemies if they havevisionofSwain.', 'New Effect:Gains 5Soul Fragmentstacks per round.']}

Q ability — Name: Death's Hand, Description: Active: Swain unleashes five bolts of eldritch power over 0. 264 seconds in a cone in the target direction that deal magic damage to enemies hit. Subsequent bolts against an enemy deal bonus magic damage . Magic Damage: 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145 (+ 40% AP) Bonus Damage Per Bolt: 15 / 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 (+ 10% AP) Total Damage: 125 / 185 / 245 / 305 / 365 (+ 80% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "Death's Handwill still cast and deal damage ifSwaindies during the cast time.", 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'The total damage to a single target will be split evenly among each bolt that hits, meaning that hitting with more bolts will deal less damage per hit (but more overall damage).', 'Spell shieldwill block all bolts.']}

W ability — Name: Vision of Empire, Description: Active: Swain summons a demonic eye at the target location that grants sight of the area for 2 seconds and explodes after 1. 5 seconds, dealing magic damage to enemies within, halved against minions , and slowing them for 2. 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 80 / 115 / 150 / 185 / 220 (+ 55% AP) Minion Damage: 40 / 57. 5 / 75 / 92. 5 / 110 (+ 27. 5 % AP) Slow: 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 / 65% Enemy champions hit are also revealed for a duration and have a Soul Fragment collected from them. Reveal Duration: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8, {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Enemychampionsprotected by aspell shielddo not have aSoul Fragmentcollected from them but arerevealedanyway.', 'Vision of Empirewill grantSoul Fragmentsfrom hittingclones.', 'Swainwill not receive theSoul FragmentsifVision of Empirehits enemy champions while he is dead.', 'Vision of Empireis visible and audible to enemies through thefog of war.', 'Hitting an enemy champion withVision of Empirecollects nearbySoul Fragments.']}

E ability — Name: Nevermove, Description: Active: Swain launches a demonic wave in the target direction that deals magic damage to enemies hit. Magic Damage: 35 / 70 / 105 / 140 / 175 (+ 25% AP) At maximum range, the wave homes back to Swain and detonates upon the first enemy hit, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies and rooting them for 1. 5 seconds, during which they are revealed . Nevermove can be recast while champions hit are rooted. Magic Damage: 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 / 75 (+ 25% AP) Total Magic Damage: 70 / 115 / 160 / 205 / 250 (+ 50% AP) Recast: Swain pulls the rooted champions over 290 units and collects a Soul Fragment from each of them. If the targets would be brought past Swain , they are instead knocked back the excess distance., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "Nevermove'smissiles have their speed update to accelerate at specific times by the server. The client applies these speed increases after additional specified delays, while the hitbox behaviour itself only uses the timings noted above.", "Nevermove'srecast can be used during the cast time of other spells.", 'Spell shieldsblock either the pass-through or the detonation, not both.', 'If the root is not applied to or is removed from all champions, the recast does not become available.', 'The pull will interruptchannelsat the very beginning, but does not keep the target stunned for the rest of the movement.Channelscan be started successfully during the pull, provided the previous crowd control does not prevent them still.', 'Channelscan be started successfully during the pull, provided the previous crowd control does not prevent them still.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the start of the cast time.', 'if the target champion is rooted by Nevermove but becomes spell-immune before the pull, Swain will not receive a soul fragment on reactivation since the champion cannot be displaced.']}

R ability — Name: Demonic Ascension, Description: Active: Swain frees the demon within, gaining Demonic Ascension and generating 50 Demonic Energy . Demonic Ascension is maintained with Demonic Energy , which decays by 5 every 0. 5 seconds, increased to 7. 5 after 5 seconds have elapsed. Swain generates 10 Demonic Energy every 0. 5 seconds while draining from at least one enemy champion , and fully restores it to the maximum of 50 upon scoring a champion takedown . Demonic Ascension: Swain is ghosted and drains the lifeforce of nearby enemies, both dealing magic damage and healing himself each second per target affected. The heal is reduced by 90% against minions and monsters . Nevermove's cooldown is also reduced by 20%. Magic Damage per Tick: 20 / 40 / 60 (+ 10% AP) Heal per Tick: 15 / 27. 5 / 40 (+ 18% AP) Reduced Healing: 1. 5 / 2. 75 / 4 (+ 1. 8 % AP) After 2 seconds, Swain can cast Demonflare , and does so automatically when Demonic Ascension expires. The targets do not have to be visible to be hit by this ability., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Demonic Ascension Details', 'Demonflare Details', "Demonflarewill not automatically cast at the end ofDemonic Ascensionif it occurs due toSwain'sdeath.", "Swaincan still move duringDemonic Ascension'scast time.", "Demon Flarecounts as an ability activation for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.", "Demon Flarepasses through champions. Effects likeYasuo'sWind WallandBraum'sUnbreakablewill block the portion of the nova they intercept.", "Swaincan move duringDemonflare'scast time.", 'Demonflarewill fire from whereverSwainis at the end of the cast time.', "Death's HandBase damage increased to 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145 from 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140.Bonus base damage per bolt increased to 15 / 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 from 12 / 22 / 32 / 42 / 52.Maximum base damage increased to 125 / 185 / 245 / 305 / 365 from 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348.AP ratio increased to40% APfrom38% AP.Bonus AP ratio per bolt increased to10% APfrom8% AP.Maximum AP ratio increased to80% APfrom70% AP.", 'Base damage increased to 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145 from 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140.', 'Bonus base damage per bolt increased to 15 / 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 from 12 / 22 / 32 / 42 / 52.Maximum base damage increased to 125 / 185 / 245 / 305 / 365 from 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348.', 'Maximum base damage increased to 125 / 185 / 245 / 305 / 365 from 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348.', 'AP ratio increased to40% APfrom38% AP.', 'Bonus AP ratio per bolt increased to10% APfrom8% AP.Maximum AP ratio increased to80% APfrom70% AP.', 'Maximum AP ratio increased to80% APfrom70% AP.', 'StatsMana growth increased to 29 from 28.5.', 'Mana growth increased to 29 from 28.5.', 'NevermoveBug Fix:Fixed a bug where the recast could pull targets that were instasis.', 'Bug Fix:Fixed a bug where the recast could pull targets that were instasis.', 'GeneralBug Fix:Knocked up/stunned animation is now correctly played.', 'Bug Fix:Knocked up/stunned animation is now correctly played.', 'Ravenous FlockHeal health reduced to3 / 4 / 5 / 6% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom3.5/ 4.5/ 5.5/ 7% (based on level).', 'Heal health reduced to3 / 4 / 5 / 6% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom3.5/ 4.5/ 5.5/ 7% (based on level).', 'Vision of EmpireBase damage reduced to 80 / 115 / 150 / 185 / 220 from 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240.AP ratio reduced to55% APfrom70% AP.', 'Base damage reduced to 80 / 115 / 150 / 185 / 220 from 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240.', 'AP ratio reduced to55% APfrom70% AP.', 'Demonic AscensionBase heal per second reduced to 15 / 27.5/ 40 from 15 / 30 / 45.Heal AP ratio reduced to18% APfrom20% AP.', 'Base heal per second reduced to 15 / 27.5/ 40 from 15 / 30 / 45.', 'Heal AP ratio reduced to18% APfrom20% AP.', 'Demonic AscensionBug Fix:Fixed a bug preventing him from properly ranking the spell.', 'Bug Fix:Fixed a bug preventing him from properly ranking the spell.', 'StatsBase health increased to 595 from 525.Health growth increased to 99 from 85.Armor growth increased to 5.2from 4.Magic resistance growth increased to 1.3from 0.5.', 'Base health increased to 595 from 525.', 'Health growth increased to 99 from 85.', 'Armor growth increased to 5.2from 4.', 'Magic resistance growth increased to 1.3from 0.5.', 'Ravenous FlockHeal health ratio reduced to3.5/ 4.5/ 5.5/ 7% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom4 / 5.5/ 7 / 9% (based on level).', 'Heal health ratio reduced to3.5/ 4.5/ 5.5/ 7% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom4 / 5.5/ 7 / 9% (based on level).', "Demonic AscensionNew Effect:Championtakedownsnow fully restoreDemonic Energy.New Effect:Now automatically castsDemonflarewhenDemonic Ascensionexpires. This will not occur ifDemonic Ascensionends due toSwain'sdeath.Base heal per second reduced to 15 / 30 / 45 from 15 / 40 / 65.Heal AP ratio per second reduced to20% APfrom25% AP.", 'New Effect:Championtakedownsnow fully restoreDemonic Energy.', "New Effect:Now automatically castsDemonflarewhenDemonic Ascensionexpires. This will not occur ifDemonic Ascensionends due toSwain'sdeath.", 'Base heal per second reduced to 15 / 30 / 45 from 15 / 40 / 65.', 'Heal AP ratio per second reduced to20% APfrom25% AP.', 'GeneralBug Fix:Ability descriptions in the "Champion Details" page of the client have now been updated.', 'Bug Fix:Ability descriptions in the "Champion Details" page of the client have now been updated.', 'NevermoveBug Fix:Tooltip now properly mentions that struck champions are revealed.New Effect:Recast can now cast during other cast times instead of having to wait them out via buffering.No longer breaks channels if it can be cast during them, with the standard exception ofRecall.Bug Fix:Can no longer be recast if all champions had removed the root.', 'Bug Fix:Tooltip now properly mentions that struck champions are revealed.', 'New Effect:Recast can now cast during other cast times instead of having to wait them out via buffering.No longer breaks channels if it can be cast during them, with the standard exception ofRecall.', 'No longer breaks channels if it can be cast during them, with the standard exception ofRecall.', 'Bug Fix:Can no longer be recast if all champions had removed the root.', 'StatsBase armor increased to 26 from 23.Base movement speed increased to 330 from 325.', 'Base armor increased to 26 from 23.', 'Base movement speed increased to 330 from 325.', 'Ravenous FlockRemoved Innate - Ravenous:Swaincanperiodicallytarget anearbyimmobilizedenemychampionto rip out aSoul Fragmentfrom them, dealing20 − 105 (based on level)(+ 30% AP)magic damageandpullingthem 290-units towards him over a 0.25-second cast time. If the target would be brought pastSwain, they are insteadknocked backthe excess distance.Swaincannot useRavenouswhile unable to cast abilities.Heal increased to4 / 5.5/ 7 / 9% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level).Bonus health perSoul Fragmentincreased to 12 from 5.', 'Removed Innate - Ravenous:Swaincanperiodicallytarget anearbyimmobilizedenemychampionto rip out aSoul Fragmentfrom them, dealing20 − 105 (based on level)(+ 30% AP)magic damageandpullingthem 290-units towards him over a 0.25-second cast time. If the target would be brought pastSwain, they are insteadknocked backthe excess distance.Swaincannot useRavenouswhile unable to cast abilities.', 'Heal increased to4 / 5.5/ 7 / 9% (based on level)of hismaximumhealthfrom4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level).', 'Bonus health perSoul Fragmentincreased to 12 from 5.', "Death's HandCooldown reduced to 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 seconds from 9 / 7.5/ 6 / 4.5/ 3.Mana cost reduced to 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 from 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85.Base damage increased to 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 from 55 / 75 / 95 / 115 / 135.AP ratio reduced to38% APfrom40% AP.Bonus bolt damage changed to 12 / 22 / 32 / 42 / 52(+ 8% AP)from 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35% of bolt's damage.Maximum base damage increased to 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348 from 88 / 147 / 206 / 265 / 324.Maximum AP ratio changed to70% APat all ranks from64 / 72 / 80 / 88 / 96% AP.", 'Cooldown reduced to 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 seconds from 9 / 7.5/ 6 / 4.5/ 3.', 'Mana cost reduced to 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 from 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85.', 'Base damage increased to 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 from 55 / 75 / 95 / 115 / 135.', 'AP ratio reduced to38% APfrom40% AP.', "Bonus bolt damage changed to 12 / 22 / 32 / 42 / 52(+ 8% AP)from 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35% of bolt's damage.Maximum base damage increased to 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348 from 88 / 147 / 206 / 265 / 324.Maximum AP ratio changed to70% APat all ranks from64 / 72 / 80 / 88 / 96% AP.", 'Maximum base damage increased to 108 / 168 / 228 / 288 / 348 from 88 / 147 / 206 / 265 / 324.', 'Maximum AP ratio changed to70% APat all ranks from64 / 72 / 80 / 88 / 96% AP.', 'Vision of EmpireMana cost reduced to 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 from 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110.New Effect:Pinging the ability now displays all visible enemies within range in chat.', 'Mana cost reduced to 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 from 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110.', 'New Effect:Pinging the ability now displays all visible enemies within range in chat.', 'NevermoveNew Effect:Can now be recast topullall champions rooted by it, gaining aSoul Fragmentfor each target pulled.If the targets would be brought pastSwain, they are insteadknocked backthe excess distance.If the root is not applied to or is removed from all targets, the recast does not become available.New Effect:Now grantsvisionof all rooted targets.New Effect:Cooldown is now reduced by 20% duringDemonic Ascension.', 'New Effect:Can now be recast topullall champions rooted by it, gaining aSoul Fragmentfor each target pulled.If the targets would be brought pastSwain, they are insteadknocked backthe excess distance.If the root is not applied to or is removed from all targets, the recast does not become available.', 'If the targets would be brought pastSwain, they are insteadknocked backthe excess distance.', 'If the root is not applied to or is removed from all targets, the recast does not become available.', 'New Effect:Now grantsvisionof all rooted targets.', 'New Effect:Cooldown is now reduced by 20% duringDemonic Ascension.', "Demonic AscensionNew Effect:Upon casting,Swaingenerates 50Demonic Energy.Demonic Ascensionlasts as long asSwainhasDemonic Energy, decaying by 5 every 0.5seconds, increased to 7.5after 5 seconds have elapsed.Swaingenerates 10Demonic Energyevery 0.5seconds while draining from at least one enemy champion, up to 50. After 2 seconds, he can recast to useDemonflare.Previous duration: 12 seconds.Recast timer increased to 2 seconds from 0.5seconds.New Effect:CastingDemonflareno longer endsDemonic Ascension'seffects early.Removed:No longer grants125 / 200 / 275bonushealth.Removed:No longer doubles the health gained fromSoul Fragments.Cooldown reduced to 100 / 80 / 60 seconds from 120 at all ranks.Base damage per second reduced to 20 / 40 / 60 from 35 / 50 / 65.Damage AP ratio per second reduced to10% APfrom14.167% AP.Base heal per second changed to 15 / 40 / 65 from 20 / 35 / 50.Heal AP ratio per second increased to25% APfrom16% AP.", 'New Effect:Upon casting,Swaingenerates 50Demonic Energy.Demonic Ascensionlasts as long asSwainhasDemonic Energy, decaying by 5 every 0.5seconds, increased to 7.5after 5 seconds have elapsed.Swaingenerates 10Demonic Energyevery 0.5seconds while draining from at least one enemy champion, up to 50. After 2 seconds, he can recast to useDemonflare.Previous duration: 12 seconds.', 'Previous duration: 12 seconds.', 'Recast timer increased to 2 seconds from 0.5seconds.', "New Effect:CastingDemonflareno longer endsDemonic Ascension'seffects early.", 'Removed:No longer grants125 / 200 / 275bonushealth.', 'Removed:No longer doubles the health gained fromSoul Fragments.', 'Cooldown reduced to 100 / 80 / 60 seconds from 120 at all ranks.', 'Base damage per second reduced to 20 / 40 / 60 from 35 / 50 / 65.', 'Damage AP ratio per second reduced to10% APfrom14.167% AP.', 'Base heal per second changed to 15 / 40 / 65 from 20 / 35 / 50.', 'Heal AP ratio per second increased to25% APfrom16% AP.', 'DemonflareBase damage increased to 150 / 225 / 300 from 100 / 150 / 200.AP ratio increased to60% APfrom50% AP.New Effect:Nowslowsenemies by 60%, decaying over 1.5seconds.New Effect:Can now be cast once duringDemonic Ascensionwithout ending the duration prematurely.Removed:Damage is no longer increased by 37.5% of the health drained duringDemonic Ascension, up to a total damage of 200 / 300 / 400(+ 100% AP).', 'Base damage increased to 150 / 225 / 300 from 100 / 150 / 200.', 'AP ratio increased to60% APfrom50% AP.', 'New Effect:Nowslowsenemies by 60%, decaying over 1.5seconds.', 'New Effect:Can now be cast once duringDemonic Ascensionwithout ending the duration prematurely.', 'Removed:Damage is no longer increased by 37.5% of the health drained duringDemonic Ascension, up to a total damage of 200 / 300 / 400(+ 100% AP).', 'Original SwainBug Fix:Model scale returned to proper size.', 'Bug Fix:Model scale returned to proper size.', 'Crystal Rose SwainBug Fix:Model scale returned to proper size.', 'Bug Fix:Model scale returned to proper size.', 'Original SwainUndocumented:Model scale reduced by 10.81%.(bug)', 'Undocumented:Model scale reduced by 10.81%.(bug)', 'Crystal Rose SwainUndocumented:Model scale reduced by 10.81%.(bug)', 'Undocumented:Model scale reduced by 10.81%.(bug)', 'Tyrant SwainBug Fix:Hitting him triggers more metallic sounds.', 'Bug Fix:Hitting him triggers more metallic sounds.', "Crystal Rose SwainDemonflareBug Fix:Fixed an SFX bug where if he used it and started draining a target's soul, the target would not hear the stereo whisper SFX or the soul drain start SFX.", "DemonflareBug Fix:Fixed an SFX bug where if he used it and started draining a target's soul, the target would not hear the stereo whisper SFX or the soul drain start SFX.", "Bug Fix:Fixed an SFX bug where if he used it and started draining a target's soul, the target would not hear the stereo whisper SFX or the soul drain start SFX.", 'StatsBase armor increased to 23 from 22.72.', 'Base armor increased to 23 from 22.72.', 'StatsBase movement speed reduced to 325 from 335.', 'Base movement speed reduced to 325 from 335.', 'Ravenous FlockCooldown changed to 10 seconds at all levels from12 / 9 / 6 (based on level).New Effect:Cooldown is now affected by cooldown reduction.Removed:No longer restores4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level)maximummana.Bug Fix:Now requires the target to beimmobilizedby anenemy source.Can no longer pull enemies launched byBlast Conestriggered by themselves or their teammates.Undocumented:Can no longer pull other enemies affected by self-CC or CC from their allies.', 'Cooldown changed to 10 seconds at all levels from12 / 9 / 6 (based on level).', 'New Effect:Cooldown is now affected by cooldown reduction.', 'Removed:No longer restores4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level)maximummana.', 'Bug Fix:Now requires the target to beimmobilizedby anenemy source.Can no longer pull enemies launched byBlast Conestriggered by themselves or their teammates.Undocumented:Can no longer pull other enemies affected by self-CC or CC from their allies.', 'Can no longer pull enemies launched byBlast Conestriggered by themselves or their teammates.', 'Undocumented:Can no longer pull other enemies affected by self-CC or CC from their allies.', "Death's HandCooldown reduced to 9 / 7.5/ 6 / 4.5/ 3 seconds from 10 / 8.5/ 7 / 5.5/ 4.Angle between bolts reduced to 8 from 10.New Effect:Bolts can now pierce through champions.", 'Cooldown reduced to 9 / 7.5/ 6 / 4.5/ 3 seconds from 10 / 8.5/ 7 / 5.5/ 4.', 'Angle between bolts reduced to 8 from 10.', 'New Effect:Bolts can now pierce through champions.', 'Vision of EmpireRange increased to 5500 / 6000 / 6500 / 7000 / 7500 units from 3500 at all ranks.Base damage reduced to 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 from 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300.Mana cost reduced to 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 from 70 / 85 / 100 / 115 / 130.', 'Range increased to 5500 / 6000 / 6500 / 7000 / 7500 units from 3500 at all ranks.', 'Base damage reduced to 80 / 120 / 160 / 200 / 240 from 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300.', 'Mana cost reduced to 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 from 70 / 85 / 100 / 115 / 130.', 'NevermoveCooldown changed to 10 seconds at all ranks from 13 / 12 / 11 / 10 / 9.Mana cost reduced to 50 at all ranks from 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80.', 'Cooldown changed to 10 seconds at all ranks from 13 / 12 / 11 / 10 / 9.', 'Mana cost reduced to 50 at all ranks from 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80.', 'Demonic AscensionBug Fix:Tooltip in the collection tab has been updated to accurately reflect its latest state.', 'Bug Fix:Tooltip in the collection tab has been updated to accurately reflect its latest state.', 'DemonflareIndicator added to show recast ability timer.', 'Indicator added to show recast ability timer.', 'GeneralRecommended items updated.', 'Recommended items updated.', 'DemonflareBug Fix:Tooltip now displays the correct amount of health drained.', 'Bug Fix:Tooltip now displays the correct amount of health drained.', "Death's HandTarget range increased to 725 from 625.", 'Target range increased to 725 from 625.', 'StatsHealth growth reduced to 85 from 90.Base attack range reduced to 525 from 550.', 'Health growth reduced to 85 from 90.', 'Base attack range reduced to 525 from 550.', 'Ravenous FlockRemoved:No longer stores up to 5Soul Fragmentsto empowerDemonflare.New Effect:Now permanently storesSoul Fragments, increasing hismaximumhealthby 5 for eachSoul Fragmentcollected.New Effect:Collecting aSoul Fragmentnow restores4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level)of hismaximummana.', 'Removed:No longer stores up to 5Soul Fragmentsto empowerDemonflare.', 'New Effect:Now permanently storesSoul Fragments, increasing hismaximumhealthby 5 for eachSoul Fragmentcollected.', 'New Effect:Collecting aSoul Fragmentnow restores4 / 5.5/ 7% (based on level)of hismaximummana.', "Death's HandRemoved:No longer restores3%maximummanaupon killing a unit.New Effect:Bolts now always pierce through minions and stop on impact with champions.Cooldown increased to 10 / 8.5/ 7 / 5.5/ 4 seconds from 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5.Effect radius reduced to 625 units from 725.Angle between bolts increased to 10 from 8.", 'Removed:No longer restores3%maximummanaupon killing a unit.', 'New Effect:Bolts now always pierce through minions and stop on impact with champions.', 'Cooldown increased to 10 / 8.5/ 7 / 5.5/ 4 seconds from 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5.', 'Effect radius reduced to 625 units from 725.', 'Angle between bolts increased to 10 from 8.', 'Demonic AscensionNew Effect:Now has a mana cost of 100.Bonus health reduced to 125 / 200 / 275 from 150 / 275 / 400.New Effect:Now doubles the health gained fromSoul Fragmentsfor the duration.Minion and monster healing reduction increased to 90% from 80%.New Effect:Now drains all targets within the radius, including stealthed units.Removed:No longer has a healing threshold of125 / 300 / 450 (based on level)healthto castDemonflare.New Effect:Can now castDemonflareafter draining any amount of health.', 'New Effect:Now has a mana cost of 100.', 'Bonus health reduced to 125 / 200 / 275 from 150 / 275 / 400.', 'New Effect:Now doubles the health gained fromSoul Fragmentsfor the duration.', 'Minion and monster healing reduction increased to 90% from 80%.', 'New Effect:Now drains all targets within the radius, including stealthed units.', 'Removed:No longer has a healing threshold of125 / 300 / 450 (based on level)healthto castDemonflare.', 'New Effect:Can now castDemonflareafter draining any amount of health.', 'DemonflareRemoved:No longer deals 45 / 60 / 75(+ 21% AP)magic damage perSoul Fragmentup to a maximum of 225 / 300 / 375(+ 105% AP).New Effect:Now deals 100 / 150 / 200(+ 50% AP)magic damage plus 37.5% of the amount of health drained duringDemonic Ascension, up to a cap of 200 / 300 / 400(+ 100% AP).', 'Removed:No longer deals 45 / 60 / 75(+ 21% AP)magic damage perSoul Fragmentup to a maximum of 225 / 300 / 375(+ 105% AP).', 'New Effect:Now deals 100 / 150 / 200(+ 50% AP)magic damage plus 37.5% of the amount of health drained duringDemonic Ascension, up to a cap of 200 / 300 / 400(+ 100% AP).', 'Dragon Master SwainBug Fix:Skin-specific VO has been restored.', 'Bug Fix:Skin-specific VO has been restored.', 'DemonflareAP ratio per fragment reduced to21% APfrom27% AP.Maximum AP ratio reduced to105% APfrom135% AP.', 'AP ratio per fragment reduced to21% APfrom27% AP.Maximum AP ratio reduced to105% APfrom135% AP.', 'Maximum AP ratio reduced to105% APfrom135% AP.', 'NevermoveBug Fix:No longer incorrectly deals double damage to epic monsters.', 'Bug Fix:No longer incorrectly deals double damage to epic monsters.', 'StatsBase mana increased to 468 from 374.Mana growth reduced to 28.5from 57.Base mana regeneration increased to 8 from 6.', 'Base mana increased to 468 from 374.', 'Mana growth reduced to 28.5from 57.', 'Base mana regeneration increased to 8 from 6.', 'NevermoveBug Fix:Now only gives one stack forPhase Rushpurposes.', 'Bug Fix:Now only gives one stack forPhase Rushpurposes.', 'Ravenous FlockIcon can now be pinged to show allies the remaining cooldown on the pull.', 'Icon can now be pinged to show allies the remaining cooldown on the pull.', "Death's HandCooldown increased to 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5seconds from 5.5/ 4.75/ 4 / 3.25/ 2.5.Base damage reduced to 55 / 75 / 95 / 115 / 135 from 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145.", 'Cooldown increased to 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5seconds from 5.5/ 4.75/ 4 / 3.25/ 2.5.', 'Base damage reduced to 55 / 75 / 95 / 115 / 135 from 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145.', 'Tyrant SwainBug Fix:No longer plays his base VO lines after killing an objective.', 'Bug Fix:No longer plays his base VO lines after killing an objective.', "Death's HandCooldown reduced to 5.5/ 4.75/ 4 / 3.25/ 2.5seconds from 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5.", 'Cooldown reduced to 5.5/ 4.75/ 4 / 3.25/ 2.5seconds from 7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5.', 'Vision of EmpireEffect radius increased to 325 from 265.', 'Effect radius increased to 325 from 265.', 'NevermoveRadius increased to 100 from 70.Bug Fix:Fixed a bug whereNevermovewas starting its return a frame too slowly.Bug Fix:Fixed a bug whereNevermovewould sometimes not root its primary target hit by the return portion.', 'Radius increased to 100 from 70.', 'Bug Fix:Fixed a bug whereNevermovewas starting its return a frame too slowly.', 'Bug Fix:Fixed a bug whereNevermovewould sometimes not root its primary target hit by the return portion.', "Demonic AscensionNew Effect:Demon Flarenow passes through champions. Effects likeYasuo'sWind WallandBraum'sUnbreakablestill block the portion of the nova they intercept.Bug Fix:Fixed a bug where his ultimate cooldown indicator was displaying as always available to his allies.", "New Effect:Demon Flarenow passes through champions. Effects likeYasuo'sWind WallandBraum'sUnbreakablestill block the portion of the nova they intercept.", 'Bug Fix:Fixed a bug where his ultimate cooldown indicator was displaying as always available to his allies.', 'Vision of EmpireMana cost reduced to 70 / 85 / 100 / 115 / 130 from 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130.', 'Mana cost reduced to 70 / 85 / 100 / 115 / 130 from 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130.', "Demonic AscensionHeal per second increased to 20 / 35 / 50 from 15 / 30 / 45.New Effect:Cooldown and Soul fragments are fully refunded ifSwaindies during the channel time ofDemonic Ascension.Bug Fix:The Ultimate Hatnow properly reducesDemonic Ascension'scooldown.Health restored require to castDemonflarereduced to125 / 300 / 450 (based on level)from150 / 300 / 450 (based on level).Area of effect starts slightly more in the direction ofSwain'smovement at high movement speeds.Bug Fix:Fixed a bug where he could remain inDemonic Ascensionwhen affected byLulu'sWhimsy.", 'Heal per second increased to 20 / 35 / 50 from 15 / 30 / 45.', 'New Effect:Cooldown and Soul fragments are fully refunded ifSwaindies during the channel time ofDemonic Ascension.', "Bug Fix:The Ultimate Hatnow properly reducesDemonic Ascension'scooldown.", 'Health restored require to castDemonflarereduced to125 / 300 / 450 (based on level)from150 / 300 / 450 (based on level).', "Area of effect starts slightly more in the direction ofSwain'smovement at high movement speeds.", "Bug Fix:Fixed a bug where he could remain inDemonic Ascensionwhen affected byLulu'sWhimsy.", 'GeneralTitle changed tothe Noxian Grand Generalfromthe Master Tactician.Complete visual upgrade across all skins.New splash artwork forOriginal Swain,Northern Front Swain,Bilgewater Swain, andTyrant Swain.New voice over.New lore.', 'Title changed tothe Noxian Grand Generalfromthe Master Tactician.', 'Complete visual upgrade across all skins.', 'New splash artwork forOriginal Swain,Northern Front Swain,Bilgewater Swain, andTyrant Swain.', 'New voice over.', 'New lore.', 'StatsBase attack damage increased to 58 from 52.04.Base health reduced to 525 from 528.Base health regeneration reduced to 7 from 7.842.Attack damage growth reduced to 2.7from 3.Health growth reduced to 90 from 102.Mana growth increased to 57 from 47.Base attack range increased to 550 from 500..', 'Base attack damage increased to 58 from 52.04.', 'Base health reduced to 525 from 528.', 'Base health regeneration reduced to 7 from 7.842.', 'Attack damage growth reduced to 2.7from 3.', 'Health growth reduced to 90 from 102.', 'Mana growth increased to 57 from 47.', 'Base attack range increased to 550 from 500..', 'Ravenous Flock(Innate)Ravenous:Swaincan periodically target a nearbyimmobilizedenemy champion to rip out aSoul Fragmentfrom them, dealing20 − 105 (based on level)(+ 30% AP)magic damage andpullingthem X-units towards him.Flock:Enemy championtakedownsleave aSoul Fragmentbehind.Swainrestores4% / 5.5% / 7% (based on level)maximumhealthwhenever he collects aSoul Fragment, and can store up to 5 at once.Static Cooldown:12 / 9 / 6 (based on level)seconds.', 'Ravenous:Swaincan periodically target a nearbyimmobilizedenemy champion to rip out aSoul Fragmentfrom them, dealing20 − 105 (based on level)(+ 30% AP)magic damage andpullingthem X-units towards him.', 'Flock:Enemy championtakedownsleave aSoul Fragmentbehind.Swainrestores4% / 5.5% / 7% (based on level)maximumhealthwhenever he collects aSoul Fragment, and can store up to 5 at once.', 'Static Cooldown:12 / 9 / 6 (based on level)seconds.', "Death's Hand(Q)Active:Swainunleashes five bolts of eldritch power in the target direction, dealing 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145(+ 40% AP)magic damage to the first enemies they hit. Enemies can intercept multiple bolts, taking 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35%bonusdamage per additional bolt.Bolts that kill their targets continue onward and restore3%maximummana. This can repeat indefinitely until the bolts reach their maximum distance.Mana Cost:65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85.Cooldown:7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5seconds.", 'Active:Swainunleashes five bolts of eldritch power in the target direction, dealing 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145(+ 40% AP)magic damage to the first enemies they hit. Enemies can intercept multiple bolts, taking 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35%bonusdamage per additional bolt.', 'Bolts that kill their targets continue onward and restore3%maximummana. This can repeat indefinitely until the bolts reach their maximum distance.', 'Mana Cost:65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85.', 'Cooldown:7.5/ 6.25/ 5 / 3.75/ 2.5seconds.', 'Vision of Empire(W)Active:Swainsummons a demonic eye at the target area thatrevealsit for 2 seconds before exploding, dealing 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300(+ 70% AP)magic damage to all enemies hit, halved against non-champions, andslowingthem by 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 / 65% for 2.5seconds.Enemy champions arerevealedfor 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 seconds and each grantSwainaSoul Fragment.Mana Cost:90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130.Cooldown:22 / 21 / 20 / 19 / 18 seconds.', 'Active:Swainsummons a demonic eye at the target area thatrevealsit for 2 seconds before exploding, dealing 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300(+ 70% AP)magic damage to all enemies hit, halved against non-champions, andslowingthem by 25 / 35 / 45 / 55 / 65% for 2.5seconds.', 'Enemy champions arerevealedfor 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 seconds and each grantSwainaSoul Fragment.', 'Mana Cost:90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130.', 'Cooldown:22 / 21 / 20 / 19 / 18 seconds.', 'Nevermove(E)Active:Swainlaunches a demonic wave in the target direction, dealing 35 / 70 / 105 / 140 / 175(+ 25% AP)magic damage to enemies it passes through.Upon reaching its maximum distance, the wave returns toSwain, detonating at the first enemy hit, dealing 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 / 75(+ 25% AP)magic damage to all nearby enemies androotingthem for 1.5seconds.Mana Cost:60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80.Cooldown:13 / 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 seconds.', 'Active:Swainlaunches a demonic wave in the target direction, dealing 35 / 70 / 105 / 140 / 175(+ 25% AP)magic damage to enemies it passes through.', 'Upon reaching its maximum distance, the wave returns toSwain, detonating at the first enemy hit, dealing 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 / 75(+ 25% AP)magic damage to all nearby enemies androotingthem for 1.5seconds.', 'Mana Cost:60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80.', 'Cooldown:13 / 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 seconds.', 'Demonic Ascension(R)Active:Swainfrees the demon within for 12 seconds, gaining 150 / 275 / 400bonushealth.WhileDemonic Ascensionis active,Swaindrains the 3 enemies closest to him, prioritizing champions, dealing 35 / 50 / 65(+ 14.167% AP)magic damage to them each second, andhealinghimself for 15 / 30 / 45(+ 16% AP)health for each enemy hit, reduced by 80% against minions and monsters.After restoring150 / 300 / 450 (based on level)healthwithDemonic Ascension,Swaincan end its effects early to castDemonflare, and automatically does so at the end of its duration.Demonflare:Swainconsumes all of hisSoul Fragments, dealing 45 / 60 / 75(+ 27% AP)magic damage per fragment to all nearby enemies based on their number.Second Cast Cost:AllSoul Fragments.Cooldown:120 seconds.', 'Active:Swainfrees the demon within for 12 seconds, gaining 150 / 275 / 400bonushealth.', 'WhileDemonic Ascensionis active,Swaindrains the 3 enemies closest to him, prioritizing champions, dealing 35 / 50 / 65(+ 14.167% AP)magic damage to them each second, andhealinghimself for 15 / 30 / 45(+ 16% AP)health for each enemy hit, reduced by 80% against minions and monsters.', 'After restoring150 / 300 / 450 (based on level)healthwithDemonic Ascension,Swaincan end its effects early to castDemonflare, and automatically does so at the end of its duration.', 'Demonflare:Swainconsumes all of hisSoul Fragments, dealing 45 / 60 / 75(+ 27% AP)magic damage per fragment to all nearby enemies based on their number.', 'Second Cast Cost:AllSoul Fragments.', 'Cooldown:120 seconds.', 'The name Swain is derived from the Old Norsesveinnfor "boy".', "Swain's raven is named Beatrice.[2]Beatrice can be seen on theCrystal Scar. She will land on the barrier near the Boneyard node for a short time and then fly off.", 'Beatrice can be seen on theCrystal Scar. She will land on the barrier near the Boneyard node for a short time and then fly off.', "Swain'sRavenous Flocktransformation has a similar appearance to Tzeentch's daemon servants, theLords of Change, from the Warhammer franchise.", 'The icon forRavenous Flockis similar to the old one forTides of Blood.', 'TheArt Spotlightforhisfirst splash art is the first one ever released.', 'If Swain dies while castingDecrepify, there will be two Beatrices on the battlefield, one attached to the laser and one on his back when he falls to the ground.', "The ending quote to Swain's background is based on Joseph Heller's novelCatch-22.", 'Inthe League of Legends, Swain was unable to compete in theIonia Versus Noxus Grudge Matchdue to his recent induction into Noxian High Command, thus needing to take time away from the League to put all his affairs in order.', "In the2014version of theUltra Rapid Firefeatured game mode,Ravenous Flockwould toggle-off once its mana cost scaled beyond Swain's maximum mana. This was the only ability affected by the restriction of a champion requiring sufficient maximum mana in order to activate an ability within the game mode.", "Swainis one of 14 champions that have an ability that infinitely stacks an effect:Aurelion Sol,Bard,Bel'Veth,Cho'Gath,Draven,Kindred,Nasus,Senna,Shyvana,Sion,Sylas,Thresh,\xa0andVeigar.In Swain's case,Ravenous Flockinfinitely stacks hishealth.", "In Swain's case,Ravenous Flockinfinitely stacks hishealth.", "Swain'sVision of Empireis the longest ranged basic ability in League of Legends, at 7500 units.It used to tied withComet of LegendbeforeAurelion Sol'sCGU.It used to be the longest limited ranged ability,

Trivia:
The name Swain is derived from the Old Norsesveinnfor "boy".
Swain's raven is named Beatrice.[2]Beatrice can be seen on theCrystal Scar. She will land on the barrier near the Boneyard node for a short time and then fly off.
Swain'sRavenous Flocktransformation has a similar appearance to Tzeentch's daemon servants, theLords of Change, from the Warhammer franchise.
The icon forRavenous Flockis similar to the old one forTides of Blood.
TheArt Spotlightforhisfirst splash art is the first one ever released.
If Swain dies while castingDecrepify, there will be two Beatrices on the battlefield, one attached to the laser and one on his back when he falls to the ground.
The ending quote to Swain's background is based on Joseph Heller's novelCatch-22.
Inthe League of Legends, Swain was unable to compete in theIonia Versus Noxus Grudge Matchdue to his recent induction into Noxian High Command, thus needing to take time away from the League to put all his affairs in order.
In the2014version of theUltra Rapid Firefeatured game mode,Ravenous Flockwould toggle-off once its mana cost scaled beyond Swain's maximum mana. This was the only ability affected by the restriction of a champion requiring sufficient maximum mana in order to activate an ability within the game mode.