Swain

Middle

Another Opponent, Another Disappointment

Lane harass and sustained teamfight damage.

Sorcery

Empowered abilities and resource manipulation

Phase Rush

Hitting an enemy champion with 3 attacks or separate abilities grants a burst of MS.
Nimbus Cloak

Shortly after using your Ultimate, gain a decaying Movement Speed increase that lasts for 3s and allows you to pass through units.
Celerity

Gain 3% extra MS. Gain extra AP or AD, based on your bonus MS, Adaptive.
Scorch

Your first ability hit every 20s burns champions.

Inspiration

+20 Ability Power or +12 Attack Damage, Adaptive

Perfect Timing

Gain a free stopwatch. Stopwatch has a one time use Stasis active.
Cosmic Insight

+5% CDR
+5% Max CDR
+5% Summoner Spell CDR
+5% Item CDR

WhyPhase Rush

Phase Rush on Swain massively empowers your ability to stick to your opponent while casting your ult as well as being able to stay in range for follow-up [Q] damage.

WhyNimbus Cloak

Nimbus Cloak's massive burst of movement speed is great for chasing down enemies and getting to the back-line for a large explosion.

WhyCelerity

The bonus Movement Speed from Celerity is pivotal in re-positioning for landing a clutch [E] root and maneuvering with your [R] active in teamfights.

WhyScorch

Scorch is an incredibly strong early laning rune for pressure and harassment. Look to proc the bonus damage as often as possible with either [Q] or [E].

WhyPerfect Timing

Zhonya's and the stasis are a key part in taking over teamfights as Swain thanks to the ability to keep your [R] active and healing you throughout.

WhyCosmic Insight

Cosmic Insight is an all-around fantastic rune choice for any champion as the extra bit of CDR helps you pump out more damage and stay safe with increased Summoner CDR.