"I could kill them all, but it would be far crueler to show them that I am right" B A S E D

'If they already call me a villain, what will they call me when I succeed?" B R U H

“Tell me again all the crimes I’ve committed and I’ll tell you the price of victory”. Has to be my favorite quote of swain.

0:04 *"People often ask for a hero, when a villain is what they truly need."* See that there, Writers?

"They expect me to play fairly, but we aren't even playing the same game."

"You can sit on a throne, that doesn't make you a ruler. It only means you have an arse." LOL

When Demacia is ashes, then you have my permission to die.

Swain has got to be my favorite total lore rework/update. From an aging crippled punk haircut weirdo turned general, to a mysterious, villainous, intelligent and ruthless mastermind.

You can sit on the throne , that doesnt make you a ruler , only means you have an arse ❤

"Any man that must say 'We are winning' is not truly winning" -Swain "Any king that must declare themself king is no true king" -Tywin Lannister

"I've heard what they call me. What a waste of their final words." damn.. this is the most badass line I've heard in this game...

“We are at war, do not forget it.” *Hesitation is defeat*

This is when intelligence is merged with strength.

Nobody talking about his Edgar Allan Poe reference, "only this and nothing more"

Since there's a link to Noxus in Arcane now, if they introduce Swain in Season 2 they NEED this voice actor.

What I like about swain is that he is not the typical noxian "BIG STRONG MAN" stereotype, he's a strategyst a diplomat and a real warmonger. His ability to see the memories of others make him terrifying for the sheer power of intel in the right hands. He's ready to make any sacrifice or heinous action no matter the cost and has a right cause which makes him, truly, a great villain.

Oh, it's Darth Lucius Malfoy.

*caw caw caw caw caw* Caught me off guard but made me lol

" The Vastaya blood is not in my veins... It is on my hands. " GEEZ THAT'S SO RUDE

The quote at 8:19 is actually two quotes combined on accident. “His secrets died with his sculptor” is an interaction with Galio when Swain collects his soul. “His blood is the only useful thing about him” is an interaction with Jarvin when Swain collects his soul.

She feared what she could not understand.. "herself". That's some deep stuff man

"Strength is the only teacher." "Empire above all."

We need a lol cinematic of him

9:46 wha-

What if Tywin Lannister became the three-eyed raven?

"It is not even my final form." "I already knew that." "Aren't you sons of Noxus?"

5:03 man i love this line so much

5:03 Damn bro throwing shade at Jarvin and so many actual real life rulers

1:28 best Swain line imo

You forgot the one key line Swain: feed's crows " which one of you is beatrice? " Or is was it beatrix? The crow that use to sit on his shoulder before the rework

The fucking line delivery on this guy... holy shit, he's something else.

And with this, I have decided to translate Swain into my D&D campaign as a recurring villain.

5:03 *He may have some deep quotes, but this one is the best all around.*

8:37 😢 hits different after watching arcane

Damn these two are cold af. 0:49 "Worth its weight in lives, the Vastaya blood is not in my veins... It is on my hands." 3:04 "Would they even struggle to survive, if they knew what was to come?"

"Pity stays the hands of the Merciful, but not mine." Is such an excellent line. One of many from Swain tbh.

0:20 When you got a quadrakill but the last enemy champion is running away. 0:25 When you are 0/5 with Swain Toplane and the enemy jungler is still ganking you.

Swain's lore is really interesting but it doesn't exactly show how he got that demon hand but it probably has ties to the Mordekaiser rework lore. So here's Swain's lore summarized in case you didn't get some of the quotes (updated with TL;DR version below). Swain was born into a noble family of Noxus which held great power during the times of Boram Darkwill's rule since they represented the heritage and the country's strength. Although for some nobles this power just wasn't enough and they plotted against Darkwill in secret as a secret cabal named The Black Rose. Swain executed many of these traitors of them his own parents and eventually the mention of a "pale woman" reached Swain and made him question if he valued his house or his own people. The Black Rose sought power, "a shapeless voice cackling in the darkness of the Immortal Bastion. _something like a raven's caw._ For unmasking and executing Black Rose members Swain was commissioned in the Noxian Army and there he learned that Noxus was not strong because of it's army, rather it's power to unite people of all origin and race. All the same however "Swain found only darkness in the wake of each battle. _Clouds of carrion crows._ Swain gained his reputation in Shurima where he raised many Noxtoraa (Noxtoraa are gates of black stone that are a sign that Noxus has claimed the territory). However Swain eventually figured out that it was solely greed that drove the empire forward on these campaigns, Boram Darkwill's greed. In the invasion of Ionia Darkwill ordered warbands to search for any items rumored to extend a mortal lifetime, and with Swain's army scattered engaging in battle was suicide. In the Battle of The Placidium Swain attempted to lure the Ionian militia into a trap, however the Ionian's saw through this and Swain's warhost was overrun. "His veterans were routed, and Swain was gravely wounded, his knee shattered, Ionian blades cleaving through his left arm." As Swain lay there on the brink of death a raven came to feed, he felt an old, familiar darkness wash over him. But Swain couldn't let the darkness take him. As Swain looked into the eyes of the raven he saw the evil in Noxus. The pale woman, the Black Rose and the puppet emperor. Swain realized that The Black Rose was not defeated, they led him to what should be his death after all after seducing Darkwill. This was not glimpsed simply in the mind of a raven, no, it was something more and as he stared back he saw red eyes blazing in the dark. Swain was thrown out of the military for his failure and was now merely a cripple. Swain wouldn't live like this though he set out to find the power The Black Rose was after. It was an ancient entity that fed on secrets and to defeat it and claim it's power Swain saw what it could not, a way to wield it. Swain and his allies took many years to plan the overthrow of the "emperor" but it was only in a single night that they took Noxus. Unlike Darkwill Swain had a vision for the empire and that was strength and unity. Swain made the call for the soldiers to come home from Darkwill's unwinnable campaigns and he established the Trifarix which means that there would no longer be one soul ruler of Noxus but there would now be three, one who would embody Vision (Swain), one who would embody Might (Darius) and one who would embody Guile (unknown as of yet). Darius also established the Trifarian Legion, a mighty army of "the most loyal and prestigious warriors the empire could produce." Swain would now accept any who would join the empire even The Black Rose although he knows they still plot against him. Swain gathers knowledge as the demon did before him and Swain has seen dark threats to Noxus but "many Noxians wonder if the darkness they face will pale in comparison to the dark things Swain has done." These sacrifices are only the beginning, for the good of Noxus. *TL;DR:* Swain was born during Boram Darkwill's rule. Swain learns of a secret cabal calling themselves The Black Rose, Swain executes Black Rose members and earns himself a place in the army. Swian realizes that strength through unity is why the empire is powerful. Boram Darkwill's greed is the sole thing driving the empire forward. During the Battle of The Placidium in Ionia Swain realizes that The Black Rose was not defeated but instead they planned his downfall through their puppet emperor. Swain now cast out of the military seeks the power of a knowledge demon and with his allies they take Noxus and kill Darkwill in a single night. Swain establishes the Trifarix (meaning no one person will have complete control over the empire). Swain gathers knowledge and has seen the darkness that lurks inside Noxus, many wonder if the darkness they face will pale in comparison to the dark things Swain has done." fun facts: 1. Swain's knowledge demon is probably named Raum (pronunciation: Rah-oom) because in Fiddlesticks' interactions he calls the demons he sees either by which emotion they feed on or by their name like for example when he sees Tahm Kench he simply says "Tahm Kench" or "addiction" and Fiddlesticks when he meets Swain says either "Raum" or "secrets." 2. Two of Swain's allies who took Noxus in a single night are Draven and General Du Couteau (pronunciation: dew-coo-toe). General Du Couteau is also the father of Katarina and Cassiopeia and adopted father of Talon, he has also been missing according to lore for a while now. 3. It was Irelia that cut off Swain's left arm. Swain lore: universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/story/champion/swain/ Old version of the lore I originally wrote before I updated the story is below Swain was born into a noble family that helped the former leader of Noxus Boram Darkwill rise to power although many others plotted against Darkwill in a secret society named The Black Rose. Uncovering some of The Black Rose Swain personally executed them among them his own parents. Whispers of a "pale woman" (LeBlanc) first alerted him to the dangers Noxus faced. The Black Rose wanted a power "a shapeless voice cackling in the darkness of the Immortal Bastion. So _something like a ravens caw_ ." for exposing The Black Rose Swain was given a spot in the army and after victories in Shurima he realized that greed was driving the empire forwards. When Noxus invaded Ionia Swain got his left hand cut off by Irelia. As Swain lay there on the brink of death a raven came to eat and Swain felt a "darkness press upon him again" but he wouldn't let the darkness take him but when he looked into the ravens eye he saw the pale woman and her puppet emperor Swain realized he didn't see this in just the raven it was something more something... demonic and then he saw it demonic glowing eyes flaring in the darkness surrounding him. Swain was cast out of the military for failing and was called a cripple but Swain didn't care all he wanted was to uncover what he saw on the battlefield that day in Ionia. Swain realized that the demon preyed upon the dead and absorbing their knowledge as Swain stared into that darkness once more he found a way to wield it. After claiming the demon's power Swain and some of his followers assassinated Boram Darkwill and became Grand General but even he knows that The Black Rose and their "pale woman" still plot against him.

Every time I saw a Raven in Arcane I started freaking out a little bit. With how seriously a lot of other stories have progressed... Swain is not to be trifled with.

He basically wants the world to be strong to fight the future threats

"More than what we do not understand, we fear being understood" this is similar to a quote of Friedrich Nietzsche.

9:47 among all the words that were dripping with wisdom, i chose these words as the supreme wisdom.

"Only this, and nothing more" I see what you did there

Swains enemies think they're playing a game of chess, but Swain is playing a game we can't even get a clear understanding of

Truly, the scariest form of a villain one that knows what he does and proves their facts. Any self claiming “hero” would fall to those sharp talons of his.

Wow I actually knew the line “ I would not ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do myself “ I really like that line

"They are blind to the cold logic of this world." Deep.

7:43 He is talking to Aurelion Sol.

"You can sit on a throne, that doesn't make you a ruler - it only means you have an arse" that one cracks me up every time :')

Swain's quotes make him one of the deepest characters in the lore, I'd say. I still wonder what his end goal is, what has he seen?

You can Set on throne, that doesn't make you a ruler... it only means you have an arse -General Swain

0:32 when you pull out only braindead champs in ranked

So, Swain is basically a Dark Lord who violently took power because he knows what threatens his world. Baller.

Reworked Swain has always given me Tywin Lannister vibes from Game of Thrones. Just a menacing badass who is extremely cunning.

Swain: They are blind to the cold logic of this world. Me: So open their eyes.

“I simply must know who has a crush on who.” -Swain

'A child who has known only hate, confuses it for love' Damn that roast on kayn Edit: holy- this is the most likes I've ever gotten thanks!

Clever, cunning and always planning. Much like Tywin and it wouldn't even feel that out of space if Charles Dance voice acted Swain.

"TELL ME ABOUT SWAIN! WHY DOES HE WEAR THE MASK?!"

when Swain said the Vastayan’s blood was in his hands pretty sure he just committed a genocide in Ionia.

"When demacia burns then you have my permission to die." Anyone else get those vibes lolol

"A child who has known only hate, confuses it for love" is my favorite

Bane's theme works so well. I appreciate the subtle audio work in these.

I didnt know Tywin Lannister is a playable character in LOL

if you actually read his lore, he is a good and fair leader

Swain is so intimidating when you think about it

The old swain looks like the gun seller in Resident evil village but thinner and has a cane and a bird

"Faces fading in the flames. It was all her fault." :(

"Some say the darkness stares back, because they cannot see me."

Welcome back! Thanks for all the hard work! Side note it makes me feel like I’m slowing riding next to him as he talks to me.

The Tywin Lannister energy is strong in this one

"There. Are you satisfied?" Quite. Thanks for your hard work making this stuff. It always amazes me how the music comes together with the story you tell. Thank you!

"you can sit on a throne. It doesnt make you a ruler: it only means you have an arse" My favourite quote

At the 9th episode of arcane they said a person who far exceeds her army and in noxious right he might be the next villain

"you cant create balance, without placing a hand at the scale" YO fuck 😳

Really excited for Tahm Kench and Aurelion Sol, two of the champs with the best, and most, lines

I fuckin' love Swain. I tried many champions in League but Swain is unique for me. Just everything about this champ is fascinating. And yet people still call me noob for playing "no skill champ" while they prefer Lux :D

This man can violates my rights and *not only.* **faints** T H A T V O I C E...

"You've betrayed me for the last time!" is my favourite line

"You can sit on a throne, that doesn't make you a ruler." I don't even know what to say

"A king waits in the mist, another marches."

"Call me an asshole, but don't tell me I'm wrong." - Someone Probably

"Am I reborn? The truth is rarely so simple* My man knows he is in a game

“You can sit in a throne that doesn’t make you a ruler it just means you have an arse” okay that one caught me off guard dammit

by far one of the best characters League of Legends ever put together

The truth is rarely so simple... Can't wait for the arcane series, and see him animated

His voice actor is so well cast it’s unreal

Your work is awesome man, these are amazing to listen to. The whole playlist of league champs. Do not stop man, its a beautiful Labor of Love! This has to be my favorite one!! Or Kindred lol, hard to pick.

The best rework in the entire game. Undoubtedly

Mate, hope he's the new villain of the new season of arcane

Swain and Kindred have the best quotes.

1:35 this man is the definition of a true dictator

Swain must be made into a movie quoting all these liners. He is such a nice character.

I always stop whatever im doing, when i see you uploaded something. These are so damn good

I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL, THANK YOU FOR POSTING, YOU'RE AWESOME!

Oh hell fucking YES! I was waiting for this! Amazing work as usual ! edit: I KNEW YOU WILL PUT THAT LINE AT THE END !! XDDD

“Pathetic~” - Swain

It is better to be feared than loved 8:59 Machiavelli Swain

Swain may be one of the three leaders of Noxus but he is the head of them, he likes to be called the Grand General but he is Noxus Emporer.

"the more I see, the more I realize how much remains hidden"