Talk:Swain/@comment-2.82.100.96-20120611132948/@comment-2.82.100.96-20120611133002

Let's see: if you buy the chalice after the Catalyst it will: give you Magic Resistance to win your lane, solve the lvl6-16 mana problems (Swain has 0 mana problems until lvl 6 if you play him right, so the Rod of Ages should still be a priority) and the Grail gives CDR, 80 ability power and 2 kickass passives that allow Swain to stay in lane after teamfights (Swain's mana problem isn't in teamfights, it's after them. He can't use his Bird form to gain health from minions without going OOM fast, and no amount of flat mana will fix that. The Grail does.) and makes sure he is never caught on a weak spot. Not only that but it doesn't detract from his core items: Rod. Of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Abyssal Scepter and Sorcerer's Shoes. Zhonya's isn't really necessary because all it does is giving him armor (constant health recovery is better) and a not-so beneficial active (it will make smart players not want to pursue you and you shall not be able to set eficient traps so often) not to mention that people tend to escape Swain when he activates Ravenous Flock, so 2 secs of immobility, even in teamfights, is horrible for Swain. Simple waste of mana), but you can get it if you have the money, or if their carry is giving trouble by buying it isntead of the Rylai's first (do not recommend).

The Grail is perfect for Swain. Don't be a sheep who does only what the pros do and try it for yourself. You might be pleasently surprised.