As swain, Very immobile and is weak during the early laning phase. This is especially true if he is facing a champion who can all-in and CC him.

Is quite vulnerable when his E is down as it is his main form of CC. 

Grievous wounds can completely counter his kit during the early game and also affect his mid-game. He is very weak when his Ultimate R is down as he won’t have the amplified healing and AoE damage. As swain, Very motionless and weak at the beginning of the laning phase. It is especially true if he is confronted with a champion who can all-in and CC him. Is quite vulnerable when his E is down as is his main form of CC. Painful injuries can completely counter his kit at the beginning of the game and also affect his playing environment. He is very weak when his Ultimate R is down as he has won.