Thresh Support has an advantage against Bard (51.6% win rate) based on 2434 games. The matchup leans toward Thresh.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Thresh Support vs Bard 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 70.8% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Thresh (13.9% pick rate, 1st most popular out of 53 Support champions) versus Bard (5.9%, 11th place). These two support titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Meta strength confirmed: Thresh's superior tier rating (A+ vs A) translates into a solid 51.6% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Thresh ranks 20th in win rate among Support champions. Optimize for consistency: Aftershock paired with Font of Life (58.1% win rate, 1.6% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Locket of the Iron Solari > Frozen Heart > Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness delivers 70.8% win rate against Bard.
Lane wins, vision lags: While winning the matchup (51.63%), Thresh trails in vision control (0.90 vs 0.95 wards/min). Better map coverage could unlock even greater team advantages. Quality over quantity: Thresh wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (364 vs 450/min), the 51.6% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Thresh wins the matchup (51.6%) despite a lower KDA (2.70 vs 3.00). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | A |
| 51.6% | Matchup Winrate | 48.4% |
| 50.63% | Role Winrate | 50.05% |
| #20 | Winrate Rank | #27 |
| 13.9% | Pickrate | 5.9% |
| 2.7 | Average KDA | 3.0 |
| 302 | Gold per Minute | 313 |
| 0.90 | Wards per Minute | 0.95 |
| 364 | Damage per Minute | 450 |
While statistically Thresh is slightly stronger than Bard 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 Thresh 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 8th (versus 14th for Thresh) in ward placement among supports. This means the opponent provides better map vision for their team. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (3.0 versus 2.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Thresh player to maintain constant pressure on Bard, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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