Talk:Swain/@comment-121.54.64.39-20120915021653/@comment-5018910-20120924124127

1) If you are maxing W first, keep in mind that you are FOCUSING on farming. This means your harassing and killing potential is significantly reduced. With that being said, it does increase your farming capabilities greatly and I sometimes take this route if the enemy is a really strong pusher and cannot be harassed. E.g. Morgana.

2) I honestly do not advise on the AD reds. You are a mage and therefore AD is crap on him, it becomes useless once you reach mid game. Magic pen increase your overall magic damage, take it.

3) Merc Threads is ALWAYS a good choice, in fact I find myself getting Merc threads more often than sorc boots. The magic resist and CC reduction really helps with Swain's tankyness.

4) Haunting Guise is a waste of space if we are looking at the stats. I rather much get an Abyssal which gives you MR as well as AP and magic reduction.

5) In regards with masteries, I usually go with 21/9/0 Taking the magic resist and health. It improves his tankyness overall and I suggest you go for it.