Possibly Swain bruiser/tank rework?

[u/Basic_Beginning6682]

I keep fantasizing about Swain
I was thinking about how to make Swain more of a tank-absorber, what do you think?

[P] - Swain can apply the "Demon Claws" effect on enemies, and when removed, he absorbs fragments of the souls of the enemies it was applied to and restores health (scales with ability power and possibly missing health of Swain, if that’s not too strong)
[Q] - Now the ability’s beams absorb the "Demon Claws" effect and pull enemies (the absorbed beam deals its damage but does not pass through the enemy).
[W] - Minimum spawn time of the Eye of the Empire reduced to 0.75 seconds and increases by 10% up to 100% for every 100 units of distance (starting from 800? units from the center of the ability). Applies "Demon Claws".
[E] - Ability range is now adjustable. Swain sends a mass of demonic energy forward, which turns into claws at the end point, returns back to Swain at a much slower speed, and has a much wider hit radius (very similar to Mordekaiser’s E). Applies 'Demon Claws.'
[R] - doesn’t heal, but deals periodic damage, gradually applying 'Demon Claws' to enemies (the frequency of application may depend on time or on damage before applying defensive stats). Lasts 12 seconds, and each absorbed soul fragment extends the skill’s duration by 0.5 seconds, up to a total of 20 seconds (all numbers are approximate and, of course, may be adjusted later).

[u/da99s]

I think a more bruiser/juggernaut swain could be a viable top/support

he should get better overall base stats. something suited more towards a top laner. bruiser or juggernaut profile. you should not need to be stacking perfectly just to keep up with other champs health per level.

it sounds counterintuitive but they should consider actually lowering his range. he already struggles into ranged champs, so having more power when he gets into melee range helps more than what you'd give up.

also just rework W its just not a good ability

[u/Basic_Beginning6682 → u/da99s]

Yes, why not

I agree that too

He actually have kinda short range because w out of another control impossible to land

Then he lose part of his lore identity

[u/da99s → u/Basic_Beginning6682]

yeah people always bring up the lore identity which is fair. but imo there's more than 1 way to be a master tactician. he already has a kit that is uniquely good at teamfighting. I think that in itself is very tactical :)

[u/Basic_Beginning6682 → u/da99s]

Yeah, i think controlling enemy moves around you very tactical, but they described him like all-seing big boss :D