Bard - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Bardvs Anivia

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Bard vs Anivia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Bard wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Anivia based on 11 games. Bard holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Bard vs Anivia matchup.

Bard Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Bard performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Anivia - 72.7% win rateAnivia(72.7%)
Bard - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Bard
72.7% WR
VS
Anivia vs Bard matchup - 27.3% win rate
Anivia
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Bard vs Anivia Matchup?

Bard wins the Bard vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Bard
Matches: 11
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
1.0
CS / min
1.5
503
DMG / min
552
9,002
Gold / game
8,627
228
Heal / min
155
501
DMG Mitigated / min
428
1.6
CC / min
1.6
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Bard vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Bard vs Anivia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Bard wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Anivia's 27.3%, giving Bard a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Bard dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Anivia players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Anivia leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Bard players can confidently pick into Anivia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Anivia away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Bard vs Anivia Laning Phase Breakdown

Bard wins the laning phase against Anivia in League of Legends

Bard is favored during the laning phase against Anivia, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Bard holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Bard
1.5Anivia
Anivia edges out Bard by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Anivia.
Damage
503Bard
552Anivia
Anivia deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Bard. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Bard choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Anivia's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,002Bard
8,627Anivia
Bard earns 375 more gold per game than Anivia, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Bard slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.6Bard
1.6Anivia
Both Bard and Anivia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
729Bard
583Anivia
Bard heals and mitigates 146 more damage per minute than Anivia, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Bard to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Anivia.

Best Bard Build Against Anivia

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Anivia, providing the mobility and stats Bard needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Bard against Anivia are Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari and Redemption. This combination gives Bard an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Anivia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Bard vs Anivia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Bard
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Bard early game win rateBard75.0%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia25.0%
Late Game
Bard
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Bard late game win rateBard66.7%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia33.3%

Bard dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Anivia. This lopsided early game means Bard can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Bard is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Bard, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Bard holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Anivia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Bard Runes Against Anivia

Domination rune tree - Bard primary runes vs AniviaDomination
Electrocute - best Bard rune vs AniviaCheap Shot - best Bard rune vs AniviaDeep Ward - best Bard rune vs AniviaRelentless Hunter - best Bard rune vs Anivia
Sorcery rune tree - Bard secondary runes vs AniviaSorcery
Celerity - best Bard rune vs AniviaScorch - best Bard rune vs Anivia
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Bard to press their advantage against Anivia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Bard matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Bard's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Bard matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.10%1411.04839,20345.9%46.3%
51.20%1251.14909,06449.2%53.3%
47.42%971.15099,63246.1%48.3%
53.13%961.04848,90658.5%46.5%
50.00%781.04699,08152.6%47.5%
43.84%731.04458,85642.9%44.4%
47.95%731.05039,09747.5%48.5%
56.94%721.049110,05958.3%56.3%
42.25%711.04978,94248.5%36.8%
54.55%661.04729,30648.3%59.5%
40.91%661.14899,02046.7%36.1%
50.88%571.14558,70355.2%46.4%
46.43%560.95518,74745.2%48.0%
63.27%491.05329,84159.1%66.7%
47.83%461.05029,70966.7%35.7%
50.00%441.056410,23650.0%50.0%
67.44%431.049510,11577.8%60.0%
44.74%381.04408,85742.9%47.1%
71.05%380.94429,48972.2%70.0%
47.37%381.24759,74950.0%45.0%
36.84%380.94969,14825.0%45.5%
51.43%351.24479,35538.5%59.1%
51.52%331.258110,44836.4%59.1%
56.25%321.060110,01338.5%68.4%
41.94%310.95269,74450.0%36.8%
61.29%311.04769,38060.0%62.5%
45.16%311.15189,95341.7%47.4%
62.07%291.05838,95957.1%66.7%
57.14%281.15458,99450.0%70.0%
61.90%211.24779,89545.5%80.0%
52.63%190.94628,78654.5%50.0%
50.00%161.14749,90660.0%45.5%
50.00%161.05558,57558.3%25.0%
50.00%161.14678,70544.4%57.1%
57.14%141.155310,06666.7%50.0%
58.33%121.14709,74366.7%50.0%
72.73%111.05039,00275.0%66.7%
60.00%101.051310,76466.7%57.1%
20.00%101.058011,1010.0%22.2%
55.56%91.050910,773100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.351410,85666.7%66.7%
55.56%91.156010,0300.0%71.4%
62.50%81.250511,34250.0%66.7%
57.14%71.04446,16266.7%0.0%
14.29%71.15739,69633.3%0.0%
28.57%71.04346,26220.0%50.0%
33.33%60.85178,982100.0%0.0%
20.00%50.75128,27133.3%0.0%
80.00%52.051610,32150.0%100.0%
40.00%51.64989,30866.7%0.0%

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Bard vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bard do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Bard wins the Bard vs Anivia matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Anivia's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Bard do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Bard has the advantage against Anivia with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Bard players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Bard do against Anivia in the late game?

In the late game, Bard takes over the Bard vs Anivia matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Bard vs Anivia matchup?

Bard wins the matchup against Anivia with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Bard is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Bard build against Anivia?

The best Bard build against Anivia includes Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Bard runes against Anivia?

The best Bard runes against Anivia use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Bard vs Anivia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Bard counter Anivia?

Yes, Bard has a favorable matchup against Anivia with a 72.7% win rate. Bard strongly counters Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Bard against Anivia?

When playing Bard against Anivia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.