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Bard

Bard ARAM

the Wandering Caretaker
Champion Win Rate: 46.0%
Pick Rate: 3.3%
Analyzed: 20348 ARAM matches
Players: Platinum+
Patch: 15.12.1 (25.12.1)
Support ARAM

Bard Roles

Bard

  • Support
    (Support - 98.0%) 19242 games

ARAM Stats

  • ARAM
    Analyzed 20348 ARAM games

Bard ARAM Stats

46.0%
Win Rate (Role)
0.0020
Penta/Game
8.7
Kills/Game
8.5
Deaths/Game
29.9
Assists/Game
1.53
CS/Min
664
Gold/Min

Damage Type

Physical: 26.2%
Magic: 68.9%
True: 4.91%

Overall Champion Matrix

Bard ARAM Summoner Spells

Most Popular
Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Mark
Mark Throw a snowball in a straight line at your enemies. If it hits an enemy, they become marked, granting True Sight, and your champion can quickly travel to the marked target as a follow up.
45.1% Win Rate 49.2% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate
Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Barrier
Barrier Gain a brief Shield.
48.9% Win Rate 3.2% Pick Rate

Bard ARAM Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Refillable Potion
Refillable Potion (150 gold) Active (2 charges)
Restores 100 Health over 12 seconds.
Refills upon visiting the shop.
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
45.8% Win Rate 69.3% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
46.0% Win Rate 49.5% Pick Rate
Berserker's Greaves
Berserker's Greaves (1100 gold) 25% Attack Speed
45 Move Speed
44.8% Win Rate 23.6% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
45.4% Win Rate 9.2% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Luden's Companion
Luden's Companion (2850 gold) 100 Ability Power
600 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Fire
Damaging Abilities fire 6 Shots that deal bonus magic damage to the target and nearby enemies. Remaining Shots fire on the primary target, dealing 20% damage.
Rapid Firecannon
Rapid Firecannon (2650 gold) 35% Attack Speed
25% Critical Strike Chance
4% Move Speed
Sharpshooter
Your Energized Attack deals 40 bonus magic damage and gains 35% bonus Attack Range.
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit.
43.2% Win Rate 11.2% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
51.1% Win Rate 15.5% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
55.3% Win Rate 0.6% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
49.5% Win Rate 3.6% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
46.9% Win Rate 2.5% Pick Rate
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
46.0% Win Rate 49.5% Pick Rate
Core Build
Lost Chapter
Lost Chapter (1200 gold) 40 Ability Power
300 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Enlighten
Levelling up restores 20% max Mana over 3 seconds.
->
Luden's Companion
Luden's Companion (2850 gold) 100 Ability Power
600 Mana
10 Ability Haste
Fire
Damaging Abilities fire 6 Shots that deal bonus magic damage to the target and nearby enemies. Remaining Shots fire on the primary target, dealing 20% damage.
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
54.5% Win Rate 3.5% Pick Rate
Final Build
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
49.9% Win Rate 10.1% Pick Rate
Other Items
Nashor's Tooth
Nashor's Tooth (3000 gold) 80 Ability Power
50% Attack Speed
15 Ability Haste
Icathian Bite
Attacks deal bonus magic damage On-Hit.
45.1% Win Rate 12.1% Pick Rate
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damage Critically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
49.9% Win Rate 10.1% Pick Rate
Blade of The Ruined King
Blade of The Ruined King (3200 gold) 40 Attack Damage
25% Attack Speed
10% Life Steal
Mist's Edge
Attacks deal a percentage of enemy's current Health as bonus physical damage On-Hit.
Clawing Shadows
Attacking a champion 3 times Slows them by 30% for 1 second.
48.6% Win Rate 7.0% Pick Rate
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Guinsoo's Rageblade (3000 gold) 30 Attack Damage
30 Ability Power
25% Attack Speed
Wrath
Attacks deal 30 bonus magic damage On-Hit.
Seething Strike
Attacks grant 8% Attack Speed for 3 seconds. (stacks 4 times).
While fully stacked, every third Attack applies On-Hit effects twice.
48.9% Win Rate 6.6% Pick Rate
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
42.8% Win Rate 6.0% Pick Rate
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
45.9% Win Rate 5.7% Pick Rate
Morellonomicon
Morellonomicon (2950 gold) 75 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Grievous Wounds
Dealing magic damage to champions applies 40% Wounds for 3 seconds.
44.8% Win Rate 4.5% Pick Rate

Bard ARAM Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Dark Harvest
Dark Harvest

Dark Harvest

Damaging a Champion below 50% health deals adaptive damage and harvests their soul, perma…

Cheap Shot
Cheap Shot

Cheap Shot

Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true d…

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Treasure Hunter
Treasure Hunter

Treasure Hunter

Gain an additional 50 gold the next time you collect a Bounty Hunter stack. Inc…

Secondary Path
Precision
Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Coup de Grace
Coup de Grace

Coup de Grace

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

47.0% Win Rate 64.2% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Grasp of the Undying

Grasp of the Undying

Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…

Font of Life
Font of Life

Font of Life

Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…

Conditioning
Conditioning

Conditioning

After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…

Overgrowth
Overgrowth

Overgrowth

Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

Secondary Path
Precision
Presence of Mind
Presence of Mind

Presence of Mind

Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…

Legend: Haste
Legend: Haste

Legend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…

Adaptive
Attack Speed
Attack Speed

Attack Speed

Increases attack speed by 10%

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

47.7% Win Rate 4.8% Pick Rate

Bard best with

Yorick Synergy Champion
+7.6%
Yorick
Yorick
Sona Synergy Champion
+7.1%
Sona
Sona

Bard ARAM Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
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W
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W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
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R
R
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > W > E
45.6% Win Rate 58.1% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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Q
Q
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W
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R
R
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Max Order: Q > W > E
50.6% Win Rate 1.1% Pick Rate

Countered by Bard

Mel - countered by Bard
+7.8%
Mel
Mel
Taric - countered by Bard
+7.4%
Taric
Taric
Neeko - countered by Bard
+3.2%
Neeko
Neeko
Swain - countered by Bard
+3.8%
Swain
Swain
Pyke - countered by Bard
+3.0%
Pyke
Pyke
Renata Glasc - countered by Bard
+2.4%
Renata Glasc
Renata Glasc
Brand - countered by Bard
+2.4%
Brand
Brand
Senna - countered by Bard
+2.1%
Senna
Senna
Lux - countered by Bard
+2.2%
Lux
Lux
Alistar - countered by Bard
+2.2%
Alistar
Alistar
Rakan - countered by Bard
+1.6%
Rakan
Rakan
Poppy - countered by Bard
+2.3%
Poppy
Poppy

Bard Counterpicks

Milio - effective counter againstBard
-2.6%
Milio
Milio
Zilean - effective counter againstBard
-2.5%
Zilean
Zilean
Rell - effective counter againstBard
-2.3%
Rell
Rell
Sona - effective counter againstBard
-2.3%
Sona
Sona
Zyra - effective counter againstBard
-2.3%
Zyra
Zyra
Soraka - effective counter againstBard
-1.8%
Soraka
Soraka
Yuumi - effective counter againstBard
-1.4%
Yuumi
Yuumi
Shaco - effective counter againstBard
-1.8%
Shaco
Shaco

Bard lore:

A traveler from beyond the stars, Bard is an agent of serendipity who fights to maintain a balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos. Many Runeterrans sing songs that ponder his extraordinary nature, yet they all agree that the cosmic vagabond is drawn to artifacts of great magical power. Surrounded by a jubilant choir of helpful spirit meeps, it is impossible to mistake his actions as malevolent, as Bard always serves the greater good... in his own odd way.

Bard tips:

  • It's important to collect chimes to improve your meep's attacks, but don't neglect your lane partner! Try to make a big entrance by bringing an ally into the lane with you with Magical Journey.
  • Let your Caretaker's Shrines charge up - they heal for a lot more when at full power.
  • Don't forget that enemies can also use your Magical Journey doorways, and that your ultimate can also hit your allies!

Playing Against Bard

  • Bard's opponents can also travel through his Magical Journey doorways. You can follow him, if you think it's safe.
  • You can crush Bard's healing shrines just by walking over them. Don't let his allies take them without a fight.
  • Bard's ultimate, Tempered Fate, affects allies, enemies, monsters, and turrets alike. Sometimes it can be to your advantage to jump into it!

Bard abilities description:

Traveler's Call
P
Traveler's Call (passive)
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.
Cosmic Binding
Q
Cosmic Binding (Q)
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.
Caretaker's Shrine
W
Caretaker's Shrine (W)
Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.
Magical Journey
E
Magical Journey (E)
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.
Tempered Fate
R
Tempered Fate (R)
Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.