Bard Abilities
Bard's abilities include Tempered Fate, Cosmic Binding, Caretaker's Shrine, Magical Journey, Traveler's Call. Learn how to use Bard's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.1.
Traveler's Call
Meeps: Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough Chimes, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.
Chimes: Ancient chimes randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.
Cosmic Binding
Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 11/
- 10/
- 9/
- 8/
- 7
Range:- 25000
Caretaker's Shrine
Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.
Cost:- 70
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 800
Magical Journey
Bard opens a portal in nearby terrain. Allies and enemies alike can take a one-way trip through that terrain by moving into the portal.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 22/
- 21/
- 19/
- 18/
- 16
Range:- 900
Tempered Fate
Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 110/
- 95/
- 80
Range:- 3400
- Support,
- Mage
Traveler's Call
Chimes: Ancient chimes randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.
Bard Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard's passive ability?
Bard's passive ability is Traveler's Call. <font color='#FF9900'>Meeps:</font> Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough <font color='#cccc00'>Chimes</font>, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.<br><br><font color='#FF9900'>Chimes:</font> Ancient <font color='#cccc00'>chimes</font> randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.
What is Bard's Q ability?
Bard's Q ability is Cosmic Binding. Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.
What is Bard's ultimate ability?
Bard's ultimate (R) is Tempered Fate. Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.
How do I use Bard's abilities effectively?
To use Bard's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.