Rakan Support struggles against Bard (48.9% win rate) based on 940 games. This matchup can be tricky for Rakan players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Rakan Support vs Bard Support in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Rakan (4.7% pick rate, 17th most popular out of 53 Support champions) versus Bard (5.6%, 13th place). These two support titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Guardian + Font of Life combination (52.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization Zeke's Convergence, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.9% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Vision deficit: Struggling in both the matchup and vision control (0.88 vs 0.91 wards/min) demands defensive warding and heavy jungle coordination. Outclassed across the board: Bard leads in both matchup win rate (51.1%) and damage (496 vs 222/min). Rakan must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Bard: leads in both matchup win rate (51.1%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.90, 7th vs 9th place). Rakan players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 48.9% | Matchup Winrate | 51.1% |
| 49.98% | Role Winrate | 50.79% |
| #30 | Winrate Rank | #21 |
| 4.7% | Pickrate | 5.6% |
| 2.9 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 284 | Gold per Minute | 301 |
| 0.88 | Wards per Minute | 0.91 |
| 222 | Damage per Minute | 496 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Rakan versus Bard 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 Rakan deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. 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 20th (versus 31st for Rakan) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.9) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Rakan 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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