Bard Support: Complete Expert Video Guide and Matchups
Bard Support Guide: Essential Tips & Matchups
Bard is a unique support champion who excels at roaming and creating opportunities through his mobility and utility-focused kit.
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Counters & Synergies
Weak Against:
- Poppy (45.8% WR)
- Maokai (46.4% WR)
- Pyke (47.9% WR)
- Vel'Koz (48.1% WR)
- Senna (48.2% WR)
- Swain (48.3% WR)
Strong Against:
- Xerath (55.1% WR)
- Blitzcrank (54.3% WR)
- Brand (53.6% WR)
- Soraka (53.2% WR)
- Tahm Kench (52.8% WR)
- Zyra (52.5% WR)
Best ADC Synergies:
- Swain (58.7% WR)
- Seraphine (56.3% WR)
- Vayne (53.3% WR)
- Zeri (53.0% WR)
- Ziggs (52.9% WR)
- Kog'Maw (52.1% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Chime Collection
- Collect chimes when lane minions aren't about to die
- Prioritize XP over chime collection early game
- Lane Harassment
- Use empowered auto-attacks when enemies last hit
- Target melee champions when they approach minions
- Health Shrine Placement
- Position shrines behind you and your ADC
- Keep them out of enemy reach but within quick access
- Avoid placing them where enemies can easily destroy them
Master these fundamentals to effectively support your team and create game-changing plays with Bard's unique ability set.