- Avg Place
- 4.56
- Top 4 rate
- 49.5%
- Pick Rate
- 5.1%
Bard TFT Comps · Set 16 · Legacy
Caretaker
2 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 38,212
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every ranked comp that fields Bard in Set 16, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Bard is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Bruiser Aphelios
- Top 4 rate
- 91.9%best comp
- Plan
- Reroll
- Roll at
- Level 6
- Named carry in
- 0%
- Strong comps
- 8
Best Bard comps in Set 16
6,622 ranked gamesThese are the 8 strongest ranked comps that field Bard in Set 16. The best is Bruiser Aphelios: 2.56 average placement and 91.9% top 4 over 308 games. The most-played one is Bruiser Aphelios (1,970 games, 3.55 average placement).
| Comp | Bard 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92% | 91.9% | 24.4% | 2.56 | 308 | |
| 88% | 77.6% | 13.9% | 3.24 | 295 | |
| 84% | 77.8% | 17.7% | 3.25 | 1,924 | |
| 84% | 73.5% | 11.6% | 3.48 | 682 | |
| 85% | 70.0% | 13.8% | 3.55 | 1,970 | |
| 81% | 67.2% | 11.9% | 3.75 | 463 | |
| 82% | 61.5% | 10.3% | 3.93 | 358 | |
| 81% | 55.0% | 8.8% | 4.40 | 622 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
Is Bard a carry or a support?
Bard is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere. Bard is a reroll target — 56.0% of its games end at 3 stars. Slow roll at level 6 until you have all nine copies.
- Plan
- RerollLevel 6
- Named carry
- 0%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 84.3%in these comps
Best partners for Bard
Bard 's comps are built around Aphelios, Shen, and Sion; the most common partner appears in 100% of those games.
Best Bard comp by rank
The best Bard comp changes with rank: Defender Aphelios leads in Gold, while Defender Aphelios does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Defender Aphelios | 86.3% | 2.88 | 7 |
| Platinum | Defender Aphelios | 96.9% | 1.88 | 11 |
| Emerald | Defender Aphelios | 94.5% | 2.27 | 12 |
| Diamond | Defender Aphelios | 100.0% | 2.14 | 9 |
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Bard comps FAQ – Set 16
What is the best Bard comp in TFT Set 16?
The best Bard comp in Set 16 is Bruiser Aphelios, with a 2.56 average placement, 91.9% top 4 and 24.4% first-place rate over 308 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Bard ?
Yes. Bard is a reroll unit: 56.0% of its games end at 3 stars. Slow roll at level 6, keep 50 gold for interest and roll the surplus until you hit all nine copies.
Is Bard a carry in TFT?
Bard is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 0% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere.
Which units go best with Bard ?
Bard 's comps are built around Aphelios, Shen, and Sion; the most common partner appears in 100% of those games.
What is the most popular Bard comp in Set 16?
Bruiser Aphelios is the most played Bard comp, with 1,970 ranked games and a 70.0% top-4 rate.
Does the best Bard comp change by rank?
The best Bard comp changes with rank: Defender Aphelios leads in Gold, while Defender Aphelios does best in Diamond.