Pantheon Support has trouble against Bard (47.5% win rate) based on 473 games. This is a tough matchup for Pantheon players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Pantheon Support vs Bard 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.
With 3.2% popularity, Pantheon constantly encounters meta-dominant Bard (5.7%, 12th place out of 52 Support champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Pantheon performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (58.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Umbral Glaive, Black Cleaver, Sundered Sky, and Symbiotic Soles boosts your chances from 47.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.93 vs 0.96 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Damage doesn't equal wins: Pantheon outputs more damage (664 vs 466/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Bard: leads in both matchup win rate (52.5%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.00, 7th vs 48th place). Pantheon players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 47.5% | Matchup Winrate | 52.5% |
| 49.23% | Role Winrate | 51.13% |
| #34 | Winrate Rank | #14 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 5.7% |
| 2.0 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 342 | Gold per Minute | 303 |
| 0.93 | Wards per Minute | 0.96 |
| 664 | Damage per Minute | 466 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Pantheon deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Bard 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 Bard, ranking 11th (versus 17th for Pantheon) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.0) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Pantheon player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Bard 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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