Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 17 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Bard TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
3.94
1st Place
19.9%
Top 4
60.5%

BardTFT Comps

Set 17
Bard S TierConduit iconConduitMeeple iconMeeple5 Cost icon5 Cost
Set17
Matches640,518
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedOct 2, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

The best Bard team comp features Party Animal , Dark Star , Voyager , Conduit , Mecha , Dark Lady , Redeemer , Vanguard , and Space Groove with a 82.35% win rate. The most popular Bard comp uses N.O.V.A. , Brawler , Conduit , Gun Goddess , Psionic , Bastion , Redeemer , and Space Groove and is picked 0.42% of the time in TFT Set 17.

Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Bard as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 3 viable team comps that include Bard, with an average win rate of 70.27% across all compositions. The top performing Bard comp achieves an impressive 82.35% win rate, built around Party Animal, Dark Star, Voyager traits, while alternative builds leverage N.O.V.A., Brawler. 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.

Conduit Bard S TierConduit BardLow sample57 gamesPick Rate0.13%
Avg Place
2.18
Top 4
82.35%
First Place
33.61%
Moderate Contested Risk
Conduit Miss Fortune A TierConduit Miss FortuneLow sample188 gamesPick Rate0.42%
Avg Place
3.61
Top 4
64.62%
First Place
18.69%
High Contested Risk
Conduit Mordekaiser C TierConduit MordekaiserLow sample48 gamesPick Rate0.11%
Avg Place
3.85
Top 4
63.83%
First Place
8.65%
Moderate Contested Risk
S TierConduit BardLow sample
57 gamesPick Rate0.13%
2.18
Avg Place
82.35%
Top 4 Rate
33.61%
First Place
Moderate Contested Risk
A TierConduit Miss FortuneLow sample
188 gamesPick Rate0.42%
3.61
Avg Place
64.62%
Top 4 Rate
18.69%
First Place
High Contested Risk
C TierConduit MordekaiserLow sample
48 gamesPick Rate0.11%
3.85
Avg Place
63.83%
Top 4 Rate
8.65%
First Place
Moderate Contested Risk

Bard Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 17

ConduitConduit
100%67.9% WR
RedeemerRedeemer
67%68.7% WR
VanguardVanguard
67%73.9% WR
Space GrooveSpace Groove
67%68.7% WR
Party AnimalParty Animal
33%82.3% WR
Dark StarDark Star
33%82.3% WR

Primary Synergies

Bard excels in compositions that leverage Conduit, Redeemer, Vanguard synergies. The Conduit trait appears in 100% of Bard comps with a 67.9% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.

Supporting Traits

Supporting traits like Space Groove, Party Animal, Dark Star 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

Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser

Start your game by picking up Mordekaiser. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 82.3% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.

Stage 3-4Mid Game

Rhaast
Rhaast

Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Rhaast. 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

Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol
The Mighty Mech
The Mighty Mech
Karma
Karma
Morgana
Morgana
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank

Bard is your late game addition. Complete this Party Animal/Dark Star/Voyager composition with Aurelion Sol, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Morgana, Blitzcrank in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 82.3% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.

ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Bard Comp

Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol
Jeweled Gauntlet
Rabadon's Deathcap
Void Staff
Rhaast
Rhaast
Protector's Vow
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Spirit Visage
The Mighty Mech
The Mighty Mech
Lioness's Lament
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Morgana
Morgana
Adaptive Helm
Protector's Vow
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Blitzcrank
Blitzcrank
Jeweled Gauntlet
Giant Slayer
Hand Of Justice
Bard
Bard
Blue Buff
Jeweled Gauntlet
Rabadon's Deathcap
Karma
Karma
Shepherd Emblem
Morellonomicon
Void Staff
Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser
Bramble Vest
Spirit Visage
Warmog's Armor

For optimal Bard itemization in this Party Animal/Dark Star/Voyager comp, prioritize equipping Aurelion Sol with Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff. Secondary item holders include Rhaast (Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage); The Mighty Mech (Lioness's Lament, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate); Morgana (Adaptive Helm, Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate); Blitzcrank (Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, Hand Of Justice); Bard (Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap); Karma (Shepherd Emblem, Morellonomicon, Void Staff); Mordekaiser (Bramble Vest, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor). 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

Tear of the Goddess
Tear of the Goddess×11 items
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod×8 items
Chain Vest
Chain Vest×8 items
Negatron Cloak
Negatron Cloak×5 items

When playing this Bard Party Animal/Dark Star/Voyager comp, prioritize Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Tear of the Goddess is the most valuable component, appearing in 11 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.

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Bard Set 17 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest win rate Bard team comp?

The highest win rate Bard team comp features Aurelion Sol, Bard, Blitzcrank, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Mordekaiser, Morgana, and Rhaast with a 82.35% win rate. This comp utilizes the Party Animal, Dark Star, Voyager, Conduit, Mecha, Dark Lady, Redeemer, Vanguard, and Space Groove traits and is picked 0.13% of the time.

Which Bard team comp is most popular?

The most popular Bard team comp uses Aatrox, Bard, Gragas, Maokai, Miss Fortune, Ornn, Rhaast, and Viktor with a pick rate of 0.42%. This composition features the N.O.V.A., Brawler, Conduit, Gun Goddess, Psionic, Bastion, Redeemer, and Space Groove traits and has a 64.62% win rate.

Which Bard TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?

The Bard comp with the highest first place rate includes Aurelion Sol, Bard, Blitzcrank, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Mordekaiser, Morgana, and Rhaast and achieves first place 33.61% of the time. This comp uses the Party Animal, Dark Star, Voyager, Conduit, Mecha, Dark Lady, Redeemer, Vanguard, and Space Groove traits and has a 82.35% overall win rate.

Which Bard comp has the best average placement?

The Bard comp with the best average placement features Aurelion Sol, Bard, Blitzcrank, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Mordekaiser, Morgana, and Rhaast with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Party Animal, Dark Star, Voyager, Conduit, Mecha, Dark Lady, Redeemer, Vanguard, and Space Groove traits and maintains a 82.35% win rate.

What are the most common TFT traits used in Bard TFT comps?

The most common traits found in Bard comps are Conduit, Redeemer, Vanguard, Space Groove, and Party Animal. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Bard team compositions and provide strong synergies with Bard's abilities and playstyle.