Bard Support performs well against Rakan (54.6% win rate) based on 940 games. This matchup works well for Bard players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Bard Support vs Rakan Support in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Bard dominates the meta (12th most popular, 5.7% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Rakan (4.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Bard's superior tier rating (S vs B+) translates into a solid 54.6% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Bard ranks 14th in win rate among Support champions. Amplify your advantage: The Guardian + Font of Life rune setup achieves 54.6% win rate (5.2% popularity), while the core build Dead Man's Plate > Wit's End > Locket of the Iron Solari with Boots of Swiftness (70%+ win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (54.59%), Bard trails in vision control (0.96 vs 1.07 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Complete superiority: Bard dominates both win rate (54.6%) and damage output (466 vs 276/min, 2nd among Support). The 190 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Bard leads in both matchup win rate (54.6%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.80) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B+ |
| 54.6% | Matchup Winrate | 45.4% |
| 51.13% | Role Winrate | 49.24% |
| #14 | Winrate Rank | #33 |
| 5.7% | Pickrate | 4.0% |
| 3.0 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 303 | Gold per Minute | 282 |
| 0.96 | Wards per Minute | 1.07 |
| 466 | Damage per Minute | 276 |
The Bard versus Rakan matchup as support is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
Bard deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Rakan has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Rakan, ranking 2nd (versus 11th for Bard) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.8 versus 3.0) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Bard player to maintain constant pressure on Rakan, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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