Bardvs Yuumi
Bard vs Yuumi is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Yuumi wins with a 50.7% win rate (+1.3%) over Bard based on 75 games. Yuumi wins the early laning phase while Bard scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Bard build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Bard vs Yuumi 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.
Yuumi(49.3%)Who Wins the Bard vs Yuumi Matchup?
Bard vs Yuumi Matchup Summary
The Bard vs Yuumi matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 75 recent matches analyzed, Yuumi wins with a 50.7% win rate compared to Bard's 49.3%, giving Yuumi a 1.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yuumi controls the early laning stage, but Bard outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yuumi needs to press advantages before Bard reaches their power spikes, while Bard should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Bard leads by 0.6 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Yuumi is slightly favored, Bard can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Yuumi's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Bard vs Yuumi Laning Phase Breakdown
Bard is favored during the laning phase against Yuumi, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Bard holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Bard Build Against Yuumi
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Yuumi, providing the mobility and stats Bard needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Bard against Yuumi are Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Bard an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Bard vs Yuumi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Bard47.2%Yuumi52.8%Bard51.3%Yuumi48.7%Yuumi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.8% win rate — a 5.6 percentage point lead over Bard. This lopsided early game means Yuumi 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 51.3% win rate, leading Yuumi by 2.6 percentage points. Bard scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yuumi has the edge early, but Bard gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Bard Runes Against Yuumi
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Bard maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Yuumi.
Bard matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.72% | 197 | 1.0 | 503 | 9,496 | 53.4% | 43.1% | |
| 50.58% | 172 | 1.0 | 477 | 9,289 | 48.0% | 52.5% | |
| 51.41% | 142 | 1.2 | 450 | 10,017 | 52.9% | 50.5% | |
| 50.00% | 134 | 1.0 | 478 | 9,462 | 60.0% | 39.1% | |
| 42.75% | 131 | 1.0 | 469 | 8,928 | 51.5% | 33.9% | |
| 42.62% | 122 | 1.0 | 493 | 9,380 | 36.2% | 48.4% | |
| 45.00% | 120 | 1.0 | 508 | 9,401 | 44.8% | 45.2% | |
| 51.69% | 118 | 1.1 | 487 | 9,471 | 50.9% | 52.5% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 1.0 | 490 | 9,678 | 46.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 104 | 1.1 | 479 | 9,778 | 38.1% | 45.2% | |
| 40.63% | 96 | 1.0 | 496 | 9,637 | 35.1% | 44.1% | |
| 51.06% | 94 | 1.0 | 526 | 10,117 | 48.4% | 52.4% | |
| 52.13% | 94 | 1.0 | 484 | 9,157 | 47.8% | 56.3% | |
| 54.95% | 91 | 1.1 | 469 | 9,291 | 63.6% | 46.8% | |
| 51.16% | 86 | 1.0 | 462 | 8,944 | 56.4% | 46.8% | |
| 59.52% | 84 | 0.9 | 496 | 9,766 | 51.4% | 65.3% | |
| 49.33% | 75 | 1.0 | 425 | 8,915 | 47.2% | 51.3% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 1.0 | 528 | 10,027 | 58.1% | 45.5% | |
| 56.94% | 72 | 1.1 | 496 | 10,431 | 48.0% | 61.7% | |
| 36.92% | 65 | 1.1 | 524 | 9,573 | 38.7% | 35.3% | |
| 56.25% | 64 | 1.1 | 560 | 10,654 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 1.0 | 492 | 9,124 | 51.5% | 44.0% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.1 | 436 | 9,144 | 42.4% | 44.0% | |
| 52.63% | 57 | 1.1 | 520 | 9,920 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 1.1 | 544 | 9,007 | 58.3% | 33.3% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 1.1 | 596 | 9,342 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 1.1 | 556 | 9,533 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 1.0 | 478 | 9,131 | 65.2% | 54.5% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 1.2 | 544 | 10,073 | 38.5% | 38.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.1 | 526 | 10,328 | 44.4% | 59.1% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.0 | 473 | 9,013 | 38.5% | 47.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.1 | 481 | 9,771 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 0.9 | 553 | 9,764 | 70.0% | 55.6% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 0.9 | 490 | 9,032 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 1.0 | 576 | 9,489 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.3 | 502 | 11,011 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.2 | 499 | 10,691 | 100.0% | 35.3% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 1.3 | 488 | 9,967 | 14.3% | 25.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 536 | 8,587 | 37.5% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.8 | 502 | 8,958 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 482 | 9,709 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,602 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 439 | 9,086 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 558 | 8,237 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 524 | 7,405 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 469 | 9,178 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 513 | 9,536 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 632 | 10,501 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 622 | 11,574 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 675 | 11,975 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.7 | 542 | 11,549 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.3 | 625 | 11,174 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 0.8 | 365 | 8,709 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 583 | 10,494 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 575 | 9,428 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Bard vs Yuumi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bard do against Yuumi in League of Legends?
Yuumi wins the Bard vs Yuumi matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to Bard's 49.3%, a 1.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 75 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Bard do against Yuumi in the early game?
In the early game, Yuumi has the advantage against Bard with a 52.8% win rate versus 47.2%. Yuumi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Bard do against Yuumi in the late game?
In the late game, Bard takes over the Bard vs Yuumi matchup with a 51.3% win rate compared to 48.7%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Bard vs Yuumi matchup?
Yuumi wins the matchup against Bard with a 50.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 1.3 percentage point advantage means Yuumi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 75 games analyzed.
What is the best Bard build against Yuumi?
The best Bard build against Yuumi includes Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Bard runes against Yuumi?
The best Bard runes against Yuumi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.1% win rate in the Bard vs Yuumi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Bard counter Yuumi?
No, Bard struggles against Yuumi with only a 49.3% win rate. Yuumi has the advantage in this matchup. Bard players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yuumi's lead.
How do I play Bard against Yuumi?
When playing Bard against Yuumi, play cautiously and avoid Yuumi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yuumi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.