Bard TFT champion portrait - Set 7
Avg Place
3.55
1st Place
14.8%
Top 4
66.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

BardTFT Build

Set 7
S5 Cost
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Bard items for TFT Set 7: Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Morellonomicon. Adaptive Helm leads with 78.3% win rate. Master Bard's build to climb ranked.

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Bard Component Priority Order in Set 7

When playing Bard in TFT Set 7, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Bard's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 1 component for Bard in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 6 builds
2
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 2 component for Bard in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 7 builds
3
Recurve Bow - Priority 3 component for Bard in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 5 builds
4
Sparring Gloves - Priority 4 component for Bard in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
5
Giant's Belt - Priority 5 component for Bard in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Bard?

Tear of the Goddess

Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Bard, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Bard's effectiveness.

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Bard, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Morellonomicon, Hextech Gunblade, Archangel's Staff, which are core items for maximizing Bard's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Bard, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Red Buff, which are core items for maximizing Bard's effectiveness.

Bard Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Bard's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Bard's secondary items for maximum power.

Best Bard Items in TFT Set 7

The best Bard item is Adaptive Helm with a 78.30% win rate (+11.71% vs base), 15.98% first place rate, and 4.60% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 12.75% pick rate and 70.17% win rate. Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 16.80%. The top three Bard items are Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Morellonomicon.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B78.30%+11.71%15.98%4.60%364
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B78.21%+11.62%16.36%3.25%257
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
A75.79%+9.20%16.74%2.40%190
4
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B74.14%+7.55%16.08%3.32%263
5
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
B72.82%+6.23%16.80%4.93%390
6
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
B70.29%+3.70%15.25%2.21%175
7
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
B70.17%+3.58%15.40%12.75%1,009
8
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
B69.89%+3.30%15.69%2.35%186
9
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
B69.14%+2.55%13.89%4.09%324
10
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B68.88%+2.29%14.49%3.04%241
11
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B67.69%+1.10%13.03%8.64%684
12
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
B66.87%+0.28%14.55%8.39%664
13
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
B60.73%-5.86%14.62%3.47%275

Best Bard Artifact Items in TFT Set 7

The best Bard artifact item is Manazane with a 82.86% win rate (+16.27% vs base), 34.00% first place rate, and 0.44% pick rate. The top three Bard artifact items are Manazane, Sniper's Focus, and Statikk Shiv.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A82.86%+16.27%34.00%0.44%35
A80.00%+13.41%17.69%0.13%10
A71.43%+4.84%18.91%0.18%14
4A60.00%-6.59%24.31%0.19%15
5A50.00%-16.59%19.83%0.25%20
6A30.77%-35.82%18.71%0.33%26

Best Bard Radiant Items in TFT Set 7

The best Bard radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 63.64% win rate (-2.95% vs base), 23.18% first place rate, and 0.14% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.34% pick rate and 44.44% win rate. The top three Bard radiant items are Radiant Nashor's Tooth, Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Radiant Blue Buff.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A63.64%-2.95%23.18%0.14%11
B63.64%-2.95%14.47%0.14%11
A56.25%-10.34%19.00%0.20%16
4B44.44%-22.15%17.19%0.34%27
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Bard Set 7 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best item for Bard?

The best item for Bard is Adaptive Helm with a 78.30% win rate. This item is picked 4.60% of the time and has won 285 matches across 364 games.

Which item is most popular on Bard?

Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Bard with a 12.75% pick rate. This item maintains a 70.17% win rate and has been used in 1,009 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Bard?

The top 3 items for Bard are Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Morellonomicon with an average win rate of 77.43%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Bard item builds have?

The Bard item builds are based on 5,185 total matches. Adaptive Helm has the most wins with 285 victories.

Should I always build Adaptive Helm on Bard?

While Adaptive Helm has the highest win rate at 78.30%, the best Bard build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, and Morellonomicon as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Bard in TFT Set 7?

The top components to prioritize for Bard in Set 7 are Needlessly Large Rod, Tear of the Goddess, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Bard's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Bard's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Bard in TFT?

When playing Bard in TFT Set 7, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Bard's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Tear of the Goddess and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Bard's optimal items.

What is the best Bard emblem?

The best Bard emblem is Cannoneer Emblem with a 100.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.

What is the top Bard radiant item?

The top Bard radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 63.64% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.14% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.

What is the best Bard artifact?

The best Bard artifact is Deathfire Grasp with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.