Bard TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
3.94
1st Place
20.6%
Top 4
60.5%
Pick Rate
10.4%

BardTFT Comps

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches676,359
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

The best Bard team comp features Meeple , Dark Star , Eradicator , Conduit , Sniper , Bastion , Redeemer , and Vanguard with a 99.31% win rate. The most popular Bard comp uses Meeple , Dark Star , Eradicator , Conduit , Sniper , Bastion , Redeemer , and Vanguard and is picked 0.59% of the time in TFT Set 17.

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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 66.16% across all compositions. The top performing Bard comp achieves an impressive 96.43% win rate, built around Dark Star, Divine Duelist, Voyager traits, while alternative builds leverage Meeple, Bastion. 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.

4.39
Avg Place
52.06%
Top 4 Rate
10.02%
First Place
Moderate Contested Risk
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4.94
Avg Place
50.00%
Top 4 Rate
0.00%
First Place
Moderate Contested Risk
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Bard Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 17

MeepleMeeple
67%52.0% WR
BastionBastion
67%52.0% WR
Dark StarDark Star
33%96.4% WR
Divine DuelistDivine Duelist
33%96.4% WR
VoyagerVoyager
33%96.4% WR
BrawlerBrawler
33%96.4% WR

Primary Synergies

Bard excels in compositions that leverage Meeple, Bastion, Dark Star synergies. The Meeple trait appears in 67% of Bard comps with a 52.0% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.

Supporting Traits

Supporting traits like Divine Duelist, Voyager, Brawler 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 3-4Mid Game

Urgot
Urgot

Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Urgot. 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
Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench
Fiora
Fiora
Jhin
Jhin

Bard is your late game addition. Complete this Dark Star/Divine Duelist/Voyager composition with Aurelion Sol, The Mighty Mech, Karma, Tahm Kench, Fiora, Jhin in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 96.4% 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
Striker's Flail
Void Staff
The Mighty Mech
The Mighty Mech
Iceblast Armor
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Gargoyle Stoneplate

For optimal Bard itemization in this Dark Star/Divine Duelist/Voyager comp, prioritize equipping Aurelion Sol with Jeweled Gauntlet, Striker's Flail, Void Staff. Secondary item holders include The Mighty Mech (Iceblast Armor, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate). 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

Sparring Gloves
Sparring Gloves×2 items
Chain Vest
Chain Vest×2 items
Negatron Cloak
Negatron Cloak×2 items
Needlessly Large Rod
Needlessly Large Rod×1 items

When playing this Bard Dark Star/Divine Duelist/Voyager comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Needlessly Large Rod during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 2 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 Bard, Gnar, Jax, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Nunu & Willump, Rammus, Rhaast, and Xayah with a 99.31% win rate. This comp utilizes the Meeple, Dark Star, Eradicator, Conduit, Sniper, Bastion, Redeemer, and Vanguard traits and is picked 0.05% of the time.

Which Bard team comp is most popular?

The most popular Bard team comp uses Bard, Gnar, Jax, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Nunu & Willump, Rammus, Rhaast, and Xayah with a pick rate of 0.59%. This composition features the Meeple, Dark Star, Eradicator, Conduit, Sniper, Bastion, Redeemer, and Vanguard traits and has a 77.94% win rate.

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

The Bard comp with the highest first place rate includes Bard, Gnar, Jax, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Nunu & Willump, Rammus, Rhaast, and Xayah and achieves first place 63.19% of the time. This comp uses the Meeple, Dark Star, Eradicator, Conduit, Sniper, Bastion, Redeemer, and Vanguard traits and has a 99.31% overall win rate.

Which Bard comp has the best average placement?

The Bard comp with the best average placement features Bard, Gnar, Jax, Jhin, Mordekaiser, Nunu & Willump, Rammus, Rhaast, and Xayah with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Meeple, Dark Star, Eradicator, Conduit, Sniper, Bastion, Redeemer, and Vanguard traits and maintains a 99.31% win rate.

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

The most common traits found in Bard comps are Bastion, Meeple, Dark Star, Conduit, and Vanguard. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Bard team compositions and provide strong synergies with Bard's abilities and playstyle.