Bard Support has trouble against Zyra (48.3% win rate) based on 538 games. This is a tough matchup for Bard players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Bard Support vs Zyra Support in patch 15.17 (25.17), 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 (11th most popular, 5.9% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Zyra (3.3% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of support's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Guardian + Font of Life combination (53.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Dead Man's Plate, Liandry's Torment, Redemption, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.3% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision parity: Equal warding (0.96 wards/min) makes ward placement quality and sweep timing the deciding factors. Outclassed across the board: Zyra leads in both matchup win rate (51.7%) and damage (776 vs 512/min). Bard must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Bard maintains better KDA (3.00, 7th place vs 42nd for Zyra), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | A+ |
| 48.3% | Matchup Winrate | 51.7% |
| 49.79% | Role Winrate | 51.13% |
| #27 | Winrate Rank | #11 |
| 5.9% | Pickrate | 3.3% |
| 3.0 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 321 | Gold per Minute | 328 |
| 0.96 | Wards per Minute | 0.96 |
| 512 | Damage per Minute | 776 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Bard versus Zyra matchup as support, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. 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, Zyra deals primarily magic damage (88.22%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the excellent vision control demonstrated by Zyra, ranking 10th (versus 10th for Bard) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 3.0) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Bard player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Zyra 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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All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
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Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
+65 Health
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Impairing the movement of an enemy champion restores @BaseHeal@ Health to you a…
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Automatically sense a nearby untracked and unseen ward, tracking it for the tea…
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Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
