Bard Support has trouble against Sona (46.6% win rate) based on 859 games. This is a tough matchup for Bard players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Bard Support vs Sona 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 Sona (2.4% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching S-tier ratings, Bard struggles with only 46.6% win rate. Sona's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Unsealed Spellbook + Magical Footwear combination (55.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Dead Man's Plate, Redemption, Locket of the Iron Solari, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 46.6% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Bard's superior warding (0.96 wards/min, 11th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Damage doesn't equal wins: Bard outputs more damage (466 vs 403/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (3.00) with 46.6% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | S |
| 46.6% | Matchup Winrate | 53.4% |
| 51.13% | Role Winrate | 52.13% |
| #14 | Winrate Rank | #5 |
| 5.7% | Pickrate | 2.4% |
| 3.0 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 303 | Gold per Minute | 296 |
| 0.96 | Wards per Minute | 0.92 |
| 466 | Damage per Minute | 403 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Bard deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Meanwhile, Sona deals primarily magic damage (76.61%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Bard is superior vision control (ranked 11th among supports) (versus 19th for Sona), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Bard player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Sona player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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