Bard
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Bard Support

the Wandering Caretaker · Support · Mage
43.7%WR
6.3%Pick
2.3%Ban
615Games
Ranked Solo · Patch 16.14
Emerald+ builds
Runes
Domination
ElectrocuteDark HarvestHail of Blades
Cheap ShotTaste of BloodSudden Impact
Sixth SenseGrisly MementosDeep Ward
Treasure HunterRelentless HunterUltimate Hunter
Inspiration
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades
Shards
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacityHealth Scaling
Summoners
FlashIgnite42.9%
FlashHeal45.3%161
ExhaustFlash47.5%40
Starter
Health PotionHealth Potion
Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Core build
Locket of the Iron Solari
›Bandlepipes
›Dead Man's Plate

Ability max order

19 games
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Item options

4th item
Redemption
Redemption
33.3% 6
Bandlepipes
Bandlepipes
33.3% 3
Kaenic Rookern
Kaenic Rookern
50.0% 2
5th item
Knight's Vow
Knight's Vow
50.0% 2
Shurelya's Battlesong
Shurelya's Battlesong
100.0% 1
Situational
Redemption
Redemption
33.3% 6
Shurelya's Battlesong
Shurelya's Battlesong
75.0% 4
Bandlepipes
Bandlepipes
33.3% 3
Kaenic Rookern
Kaenic Rookern
50.0% 2
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon
50.0% 2
Knight's Vow
Knight's Vow
50.0% 2
Popular full builds
Locket of the Iron SolariBandlepipesDead Man's PlateBoots of Swiftness
39.6%
48
Dead Man's PlateLocket of the Iron SolariImperial MandateMercury's Treads
37.1%
35
Dead Man's PlateLocket of the Iron SolariRedemptionBoots of Swiftness
–
19
Build orders
Ruby Crystal›Kindlegem›Cloth Armor›Null-Magic Mantle
61.1%
18
Ruby Crystal›Winged Moonplate›Ruby Crystal›Cloth Armor
41.2%
17
Ruby Crystal›Winged Moonplate›Chain Vest›Ruby Crystal
14.3%
14

Matchups

Minimum 5 games per pairing
Good against
Struggles against

Best Bot duos

Jinx55.0%20
Tristana52.0%25
Ezreal49.1%53
Jhin45.5%55
Kaisa40.7%27

Abilities

Resource: Mana
P
Traveler's CallPassive

Meeps: Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough Chimes, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit. Chimes: Ancient chimes randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.

Q
Cosmic BindingCooldown 11/10/9/8/7s

Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.

W
Caretaker's ShrineNo cooldown

Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.

E
Magical JourneyCooldown 22/20.5/19/17.5/16s

Bard opens a portal in nearby terrain. Allies and enemies alike can take a one-way trip through that terrain by moving into the portal.

R
Tempered FateCooldown 110/95/80s

Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.