Talk:Swain/@comment-7923992-20130416185815/@comment-7967732-20130416234746

Before 6, Swain has only mana sustain and is as squishy as other AP carries. Meanwhile, he needs to over extend a bit to deny enemy's farm (as if he doesn't play aggressive, he loses hard in a farm lane) therefore putting himself in dangerous situation many times. He has poor farming ability compared to many others mids, which means he can't roam often. And even with a slow + a snare, his gank is not great either.

After that, just don't try to gank him without a hard CC and ignite.