Bard Support Build Guide

A comprehensive build guide for Bard in the Support role, featuring optimal runes, items, and matchup information based on Emerald+ ranked data.

Most Popular Build (52.0% WR, 10,877 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Ignite
• Runes: Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, Treasure Hunter + Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery
• Core Items: Bloodsong > Boots of Swiftness > Dead Man's Plate
• Full Build: Add Wit's End, Liandry's Torment, Vigilant Wardstone
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative Build (51.4% WR, 5,018 matches)

• Runes: Guardian, Font of Life, Bone Plating, Unflinching + Relentless Hunter, Sixth Sense
• Core Items: Bloodsong > Boots of Swiftness > Dead Man's Plate
• Full Build: Add Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption, Vigilant Wardstone

Key Tips:

• Collect Chimes when no minions are about to die to avoid losing XP
• Use empowered auto-attacks when enemies approach for last hits
• Place health shrines safely but accessibly behind your position

Strong Against (Win Rate):

• Xerath (55.0%)
• Blitzcrank (54.3%)
• Brand (53.8%)
• Soraka (53.2%)
• Tahm Kench (52.7%)

Weak Against (Win Rate):

• Poppy (45.8%)
• Maokai (46.4%)
• Pyke (47.9%)
• Vel'Koz (48.1%)
• Senna (48.2%)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Swain (59.2%)
• Seraphine (56.3%)
• Vayne (53.4%)
• Zeri (53.0%)
• Ziggs (53.0%)

Situational items should be chosen based on team composition and matchup specifics. Consider defensive options against high-damage threats or utility items to enhance team fighting capability.

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