Earlier, we discussed potential changes for Swain on the PBE for patch 14.21, and now the full details of these changes have become known. Reducing base mana and reworking his skills highlight the developers' intention to make Swain more demanding for players, while rewarding those who can use his abilities most effectively.

These changes are interesting because they will significantly impact Swain's role in team fights, opening new opportunities for strategic application of his abilities, especially in the late game. Players will now need to manage mana more carefully at the start of the match so that Swain can become invincible in prolonged battles.

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Balance Adjustments: Changing Key Parameters

To better understand why these changes are important, let's recall the current situation around Swain. He has long been considered a champion with a powerful set of skills, which, however, often depended on a successful start. Riot Games aims to balance his power at all stages of the game to make the champion more versatile. The reduction of base mana from 468 to 400 and the increase in mana regeneration from 8 to 10 will help Swain remain active throughout the game, but at the cost of a more cautious start.

Even distribution of passive healing is also important as Swain's survivability has become more predictable. Reducing maximum healing values but spreading this metric across all levels will allow players to build strategies based on stable survivability.

Swain's Skill Changes

Specific changes to his abilities will also significantly impact the playstyle. The skill "Death's Hand" (Q) has become more effective due to reduced mana cost and increased damage. This will allow Swain to deal more damage in battles, but players will need to consider the reworked AP ratio for each projectile.

"Vision of Empire" (W) received fewer changes, but an important tweak was the reduction in slow duration with increased power, opening new opportunities for battlefield control. Meanwhile, "Nevermove" (E) now deals more explosion damage, making this skill a more powerful tool for crowd control.

The ultimate ability "Demonic Ascension" (R) received the most significant changes. Although damage was reduced, healing increased, turning Swain into a real tank in prolonged fights. The possibility of reactivating the ultimate also opens new tactical maneuvers, allowing players to adapt depending on the situation on the battlefield.

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Why It Matters

The update to Swain not only changes his parameters but also the overall approach to playing this champion. Players will need to rethink their strategies by considering the new features of his skills. These changes make Swain more flexible and effective both at the start of the game and in team fights during the late stages. The ability to adapt in real time, thanks to reworked skills, can turn him into a key figure in high-level matches.