Bard - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Bardvs Seraphine

ASupportMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Bard vs Seraphine is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Bard wins with a 56.9% win rate (+13.7%) over Seraphine based on 211 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 Seraphine matchup.

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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.

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Bard - 56.9% win rate in this matchup
Bard
56.9% WR
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Seraphine vs Bard matchup - 43.1% win rate
Seraphine
43.1% WR

Who Wins the Bard vs Seraphine Matchup?

Bard wins the Bard vs Seraphine matchup
Winner
Bard
Matches: 211
56.9%
Win Rate
43.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.3
478
DMG / min
502
9,024
Gold / game
8,901
246
Heal / min
314
623
DMG Mitigated / min
368
1.7
CC / min
1.2
64.4%
Early Game WR
35.6%
51.2%
Late Game WR
48.8%

Bard vs Seraphine Matchup Summary

The Bard vs Seraphine matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 211 recent matches analyzed, Bard wins with a 56.9% win rate compared to Seraphine's 43.1%, giving Bard a 13.7 percentage point advantage. Bard dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Seraphine players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Bard leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Bard players can confidently pick into Seraphine and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Seraphine 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 Seraphine Laning Phase Breakdown

Bard wins the laning phase against Seraphine in League of Legends

Bard is favored during the laning phase against Seraphine, 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
1.3Seraphine
Bard and Seraphine farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
478Bard
502Seraphine
Damage output is virtually even between Bard and Seraphine, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,024Bard
8,901Seraphine
Bard and Seraphine generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 123 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.7Bard
1.2Seraphine
Bard provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Seraphine, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Bard coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
869Bard
682Seraphine
Bard vastly out-sustains Seraphine, healing and mitigating 187 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Bard can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Seraphine is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Seraphine, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Bard Build Against Seraphine

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Seraphine, providing the mobility and stats Bard needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Bard against Seraphine 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 71.4% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Seraphine. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Bard vs Seraphine matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Bard
64.4%
+28.9% advantage
Bard early game win rateBard64.4%
Seraphine early game win rateSeraphine35.6%
Late Game
Bard
51.2%
+2.5% advantage
Bard late game win rateBard51.2%
Seraphine late game win rateSeraphine48.8%

Bard dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.4% win rate — a 28.9 percentage point lead over Seraphine. This lopsided early game means Bard can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Bard takes over with a 51.2% win rate, leading Seraphine by 2.5 percentage points. Bard scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Bard Runes Against Seraphine

Domination rune tree - Bard primary runes vs SeraphineDomination
Electrocute - best Bard rune vs SeraphineCheap Shot - best Bard rune vs SeraphineDeep Ward - best Bard rune vs SeraphineTreasure Hunter - best Bard rune vs Seraphine
Inspiration rune tree - Bard secondary runes vs SeraphineInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Bard rune vs SeraphineMagical Footwear - best Bard rune vs Seraphine
65.5% WR

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


Bard matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.87%2111.04789,02464.4%51.2%
49.25%2011.14629,01849.4%49.1%
49.70%1691.04558,87451.4%48.5%
45.83%1681.04969,03551.4%41.5%
53.09%1621.14729,22454.7%51.7%
40.58%1381.04848,95139.1%41.9%
46.56%1311.15179,24450.0%43.5%
56.44%1011.15289,46960.4%52.8%
57.73%971.14739,66666.7%51.7%
52.13%941.15108,72854.0%50.0%
50.00%901.14759,27047.1%51.8%
55.68%881.14959,72157.1%54.7%
48.72%781.05159,29748.6%48.8%
59.15%711.14429,50666.7%52.6%
57.97%691.04629,37656.7%59.0%
39.71%681.14809,85455.6%34.0%
63.24%681.04369,27564.9%61.3%
49.25%671.14769,19553.6%46.1%
51.56%641.15699,00655.9%46.7%
48.33%601.15099,56754.8%41.4%
53.70%541.04629,58140.0%61.8%
44.23%521.14278,52740.0%50.0%
44.23%521.15309,05257.9%36.4%
48.98%491.151510,01855.0%44.8%
53.06%491.05139,45647.1%56.3%
68.75%481.04528,66877.3%61.5%
48.94%471.15209,62858.8%43.3%
52.17%460.95568,71547.6%56.0%
59.46%371.052510,09243.8%71.4%
61.11%361.14819,63156.3%65.0%
45.71%350.95229,25040.0%50.0%
51.72%291.04619,10640.0%57.9%
37.04%271.05399,60345.5%31.3%
51.85%271.15629,32475.0%33.3%
38.46%261.156611,09533.3%40.0%
57.14%211.24659,20255.6%58.3%
60.00%201.951810,50866.7%57.1%
36.84%191.05279,66150.0%30.8%
66.67%150.955610,14360.0%70.0%
26.67%151.14468,51944.4%0.0%
50.00%121.65769,44850.0%50.0%
54.55%111.342010,30550.0%57.1%
50.00%101.25129,02940.0%60.0%
40.00%101.35038,74440.0%40.0%
80.00%100.94338,780100.0%66.7%
33.33%91.556511,85433.3%33.3%
37.50%82.55448,38433.3%50.0%
50.00%81.064710,84050.0%50.0%
50.00%81.03539,84366.7%40.0%
57.14%72.273111,9450.0%66.7%
57.14%71.53669,7020.0%80.0%
66.67%60.94079,183100.0%33.3%
50.00%61.15527,35275.0%0.0%
16.67%61.24547,96733.3%0.0%
60.00%51.04227,90966.7%50.0%
20.00%51.24256,58633.3%0.0%
60.00%52.561710,77050.0%66.7%
20.00%50.74016,6540.0%100.0%
60.00%51.34177,95066.7%50.0%

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Bard vs Seraphine - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bard do against Seraphine in League of Legends?

Bard wins the Bard vs Seraphine matchup with a 56.9% win rate compared to Seraphine's 43.1%, a 13.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 211 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Bard do against Seraphine in the early game?

In the early game, Bard has the advantage against Seraphine with a 64.4% win rate versus 35.6%. 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 Seraphine in the late game?

In the late game, Bard takes over the Bard vs Seraphine matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to 48.8%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Bard vs Seraphine matchup?

Bard wins the matchup against Seraphine with a 56.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 13.7 percentage point advantage means Bard is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 211 games analyzed.

What is the best Bard build against Seraphine?

The best Bard build against Seraphine includes Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari, Redemption with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 71.4% 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 Seraphine?

The best Bard runes against Seraphine use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 65.5% win rate in the Bard vs Seraphine matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Bard counter Seraphine?

Yes, Bard has a favorable matchup against Seraphine with a 56.9% win rate. Bard strongly counters Seraphine in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Bard against Seraphine?

When playing Bard against Seraphine, 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.