Bard Support has an advantage against Xerath (51.9% win rate) based on 536 games. The matchup leans toward Bard.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Bard Support vs Xerath Support in patch 15.15 (25.15), 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 (13th most popular, 5.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Xerath (3.0% 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 (A+ vs B) translates into a solid 51.9% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Bard ranks 14th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Cheap Shot (63.9% win rate, 22.3% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Dead Man's Plate > Locket of the Iron Solari > Redemption with Boots of Swiftness delivers 70%+ win rate against Xerath.
Total map control: Bard dominates both the matchup and vision control (0.91 vs 0.78 wards/min). Your extra 0.13 wards/min create massive macro advantages for your entire team. Quality over quantity: Bard wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (460 vs 667/min), the 51.9% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Bard leads in both matchup win rate (51.9%) and KDA (3.10 vs 2.60) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | B |
| 51.9% | Matchup Winrate | 48.1% |
| 50.55% | Role Winrate | 48.96% |
| #14 | Winrate Rank | #35 |
| 5.3% | Pickrate | 3.0% |
| 3.1 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 309 | Gold per Minute | 340 |
| 0.91 | Wards per Minute | 0.78 |
| 460 | Damage per Minute | 667 |
While statistically Bard is slightly stronger than Xerath as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Bard deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (93.64%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Bard is superior vision control (ranked 23rd among supports) (versus 45th for Xerath), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.6 versus 3.1) 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 Xerath, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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