League of Legends (or LoL) brings the Swarm event with different characters to use in battle that we have ranked in a tier list. While there are not many characters, it is important to know where each places. The list aims to help players decide which character to use in the game so they can have the advantage. From Yasuo to Jinx, each champion is different, with some being powerhouses and others feeling like filler.
LoL Swarm is different from the regular gameplay as it offers players a 1-4 PvE experience. However, the usefulness of the champions is still something that can make a difference in the mode. When dealing with waves of Primordians, it is best to have reliable characters at your disposal. Below is our LoL Swarm character tier list.
LoL Swarm Champion Tier List
(The Swarm event in League of Legends is currently over, it ran from July 17, 2024, to August 19, 2024.)
There are nine champions for players to use in LoL Swarm: Aurora, Briar, Illaoi, Jinx, Leona, Riven, Seraphine, Xayah, and Yasuo. While some are weaker than others, they are worth trying out for different experimentation. Players can find where each of them ranks in the following tier list.
S-Tier LoL Swarm Champions
Illaoi
- How to Unlock: Obtain level 4 of Radiant Field.
- Base Max Health: 1500
- Base Armor: 15
Illaoi is a fantastic choice for dealing damage to minions as many of her abilities, including her ultimate do AOE damage. One example is the Leap of Faith ability which not only does 490 Shockwave damage but also gives 150 Ability Haste for 8 seconds. By using this, players can use other abilities more frequently, as well as weapons. Additionally, players should use her signature weapon, Tentacle Slam. By leveling this up, the area around the weapon’s impact will cause more damage. Plus the tentacle that spawns from it will also attack, giving more options for foes to be defeated.
Leona
- How to Unlock: Obtain level 2 of Searing Shortbow.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 25
Players looking to use a tank champion in Swarm have the best choice with Leona. Her Eclipse ability is optimal to use in Swarm. It raises her defense, providing 100% armor and a shield for 3 seconds equal to 25% of her max health. As a bonus, when the time ends, the shield explodes and damages all enemies surrounding her before coming back for 2 seconds. Players can also use her Solar Flare ability to deal big damage to enemies but also stun them. Doing this leaves them open to sustain even more damage from you and your team. For defensive players or those wanting to support as a tank, Leona provides superb options.
Seraphine
- How to Unlock: Available by default.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 0
Seraphine functions well for both offense and defense, especially for a starter character in the Swarm. The Perfect Note ability allows herself and her teammates to be invulnerable for 3 seconds. Upon using this ability, the enemies nearby are also affected by being knocked down and rooted. Once the time is done, a shockwave damages all nearby, making it a deadly ability, especially when surrounded. Players should also take note of her Sound Wave signature weapon as it not only deals damage to multiple enemies at once but it slows them when they get hit by it.
Xayah
- How to Unlock: Complete 20 Bel’Vath Trials on Hard mode.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 0
Xayah is a deadly champion to have on your team. She has unique abilities like Battle Bat Engage, which provides her with a massive pickup radius of +1000. However, she truly shines with both Bladestorm and Bladecaller, as they work together. By using the former, Xayah leaps into the area and shoots a radius of daggers that pierce through enemies. Adding the latter to the mix, she recalls the blades and they continue to do damage. The moves can be devastating in Swarm, especially with so many enemies grouped together.
A-Tier LoL Swarm Champions
Riven
- How to Unlock: Complete The Outskirts in Hard mode or purchase the Anima Squad event pass.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 20
Riven is best for AOE attacks and staying on the move. The Valor move allows her to dash and when reaching the end of the action, blasts the ground. The champion is all about movement and even some of the abilities increase the speed for a short time. For players who wish to do quick attacks and move on, staying away from damage, Riven works great. Furthermore, she deals great damage with many of her attacks, making her an agile and no-nonsense damage dealer.
Yasuo
- How to Unlock: Complete Subterranean Lab in the story mode.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 10
Yasuo is a good champion in LoL Swarm. However, he suffers from a slow build of momentum. What this means is that his potential and damage in the early stages of the mode are much weaker than other champions. However, when he does get some levels in, he becomes a great choice in many situations. One major benefit of Yasuo is his Way of the Wanderer ability, where he gains a bonus 15% Critical Hit Chance right off the bat. This can help to take down many mini-bosses efficiently when the chance does land. Yasuo’s Sweeping Blade move is also handy to get out of crowds, as he gains a shield and dashes to the targeted spot.
B-Tier LoL Swarm Champions
Briar
- How to Unlock: Complete The Outskirts in the story mode.
- Base Max Health: 1200
- Base Armor: 15
Briar is a modestly useful champion to play as in Swarm. Her Dive Bomb ability is great for moving around the map at an effective rate. Adding to this, the Dive Bomb also explodes and can deal damage. Players may also like the Savage Slice signature weapon as it deals out Bleed damage to enemies when hit by it, which can add up. Briar’s main focus though is her Fish Frenzy status which grants a 25% Damage Reduction. The move also attacks an enemy with her signature weapon automatically, and she gains healing from each hit. However, her lower armor and smaller health pool make her a lower pick than champions with more to offer.
C-Tier LoL Swarm Champions
Jinx
- How to Unlock: Available by default.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 0
Jinx unfortunately suffers as a starter character. She has low health and no base armor, which can be a disadvantage and make things harder starting out. Her Get Excited! ability rewards players with Move Haste and a boost to their move speed for a short period. While her Fishbones! ability may sound great with it having rockets, but the mediocre damage they deal with and the randomness of their trajectory is not worth it. Overall, Jinx is only best used as a start character to unlock others.
D-Tier LoL Swarm Champions
Aurora
- How to Unlock: Defeat 25 Elite monsters on Hard mode.
- Base Max Health: 1000
- Base Armor: 0
Aurora is the weakest champion of the group by far. While she sports the same health and no armor as Jinx, the latter’s abilities at least can be okay to use. Aurora on the other hand is disappointing. Her Spirit Abjuration ability can be unreliable and do little damage to enemies as it follows you. Moreover, her Guiding Hex signature weapon has an incredibly low lifetime for its projectiles. Because of this, players need to be up close to ensure the shots do any damage, which if they do, it isn’t a lot. Her Between Worlds ability can also be crippling due to the nature of it locking her abilities for a short time after this one is used. If players use this in a hectic scenario like Swarm can tend to be, Aurora will be a sitting duck. For how tough it can be to unlock the champion, her loadout and base stats are not at all worth the time or effort.
That is everything to know about our LoL Swarm tier list of the different champions. Some are much more viable to use in comparison to others. Consulting this list helps to prepare you for which characters should be on every team and will also help to make the mode much easier overall.
