Bard TFT Comps
2 CostThe best Bard team comp features Bruiser , Caretaker , Ionia , Targon , and The Boss with a 93.81% win rate. The most popular Bard comp uses Bruiser , Caretaker , and Targon and is picked 0.33% of the time in TFT Set 16.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Bard as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 7 viable team comps that include Bard , with an average win rate of 71.28% across all compositions. The top performing Bard comp achieves an impressive 83.30% win rate, built around Caretaker, Defender, Huntress traits, while alternative builds leverage Bruiser, Caretaker. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Bard , sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
        | 2.94 Avg Place | 83.30% Win Rate | 23.37% First Place | 0.10% Pick Rate | ||||
       | 3.30 Avg Place | 76.65% Win Rate | 14.88% First Place | 0.18% Pick Rate | ||||
| 3.36 Avg Place | 75.41% Win Rate | 15.34% First Place | 0.33% Pick Rate | ||||
 | 3.27 Avg Place | 75.08% Win Rate | 17.63% First Place | 0.06% Pick Rate | ||||
   | 3.60 Avg Place | 70.27% Win Rate | 13.06% First Place | 0.07% Pick Rate | ||||
 | 3.74 Avg Place | 67.38% Win Rate | 12.37% First Place | 0.08% Pick Rate | ||||
| 4.50 Avg Place | 50.86% Win Rate | 7.90% First Place | 0.12% Pick Rate |
Bard Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 16
Caretaker
Targon
Bruiser
Defender
Huntress
PiltoverPrimary Synergies
Bard excels in compositions that leverage Caretaker, Targon, Bruiser synergies. The Caretaker trait appears in 100% of Bard comps with a 72.3% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Defender, Huntress, Piltover complement Bard comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Bard Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
In this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, Bard is available early. Start your game by picking up Aphelios, Neeko, Vi. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 83.3% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Loris. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition with Nidalee , Swain, Taric in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 83.3% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Bard Comp
For optimal Bard itemization in this Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize equipping Neeko with Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage. Secondary item holders include Nidalee (Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice); Aphelios (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury); Bard (Archangel's Staff, Spear of Shojin, Void Staff). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Bard Caretaker/Defender/Huntress comp, prioritize Tear of the Goddess, Sparring Gloves, Giant's Belt, Needlessly Large Rod during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Tear of the Goddess is the most valuable component, appearing in 5 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Which Bard Comps to Pivot to When Bard 's Best Comp is Contested
When playing Bard in TFT Set 16, the Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition with a 83.3% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Bard team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Bard build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Caretaker/Defender/Huntress
This Caretaker/Defender/Huntress composition shares 88% of its units with the best Bard comp, achieving a 75.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Taric from your board and replace them with Xin Zhao. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Bard 's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Bard TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Bard composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Bard pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 16.
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Bard Set 16 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Bard team comp?
The highest win rate Bard team comp features Aphelios, Bard , Illaoi, Kobuko & Yuumi, Sett, Shen, Sion, Volibear , and Wukong with a 93.81% win rate. This comp utilizes the Bruiser, Caretaker, Ionia, Targon, and The Boss traits and is picked 0.06% of the time.
Which Bard team comp is most popular?
The most popular Bard team comp uses Aphelios, Bard , Illaoi, Kobuko & Yuumi, Shen, Sion, Volibear , and Wukong with a pick rate of 0.33%. This composition features the Bruiser, Caretaker, and Targon traits and has a 75.41% win rate.
Which Bard TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Bard comp with the highest first place rate includes Aphelios, Bard , Dr. Mundo, Illaoi, Kobuko & Yuumi, Shen, Sion, Volibear , and Wukong and achieves first place 35.57% of the time. This comp uses the Bruiser, Caretaker, and Targon traits and has a 92.09% overall win rate.
Which Bard comp has the best average placement?
The Bard comp with the best average placement features Aphelios, Bard , Illaoi, Kobuko & Yuumi, Sett, Shen, Sion, Volibear , and Wukong with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Bruiser, Caretaker, Ionia, Targon, and The Boss traits and maintains a 93.81% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Bard TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Bard comps are Caretaker, Targon, Bruiser, Defender, and Huntress. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Bard team compositions and provide strong synergies with Bard 's abilities and playstyle.