Rell Support has trouble against Bard (48.0% win rate) based on 725 games. This is a tough matchup for Rell players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Rell 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 78.5% in this matchup.
With 2.9% popularity, Rell 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 Rell performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Aftershock + Shield Bash combination (71.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Zeke's Convergence, Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.0% to 78.5% - potentially game-changing.
Vision advantage: Despite losing the direct matchup, Rell's superior warding (0.97 wards/min, 9th among supports) can swing team fights and objectives in your favor. Outclassed across the board: Bard leads in both matchup win rate (52.0%) and damage (466 vs 324/min). Rell must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Bard: leads in both matchup win rate (52.0%) and KDA (3.00 vs 2.80, 7th vs 16th place). Rell players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 48.0% | Matchup Winrate | 52.0% |
| 48.92% | Role Winrate | 51.13% |
| #39 | Winrate Rank | #14 |
| 2.9% | Pickrate | 5.7% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 291 | Gold per Minute | 303 |
| 0.97 | Wards per Minute | 0.96 |
| 324 | Damage per Minute | 466 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Rell 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 Rell 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.
An important advantage of Rell is superior vision control (ranked 9th among supports) (versus 11th for Bard), which provides better map control and safety for the team in important map areas. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Rell 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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