Bard the Wandering Caretaker
A traveler from beyond the stars, Bard is an agent of serendipity who fights to maintain a balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos. Many Runeterrans sing songs that ponder his extraordinary nature, yet they all agree that the cosmic vagabond is drawn to artifacts of great magical power. Surrounded by a jubilant choir of helpful spirit meeps, it is impossible to mistake his actions as malevolent, as Bard always serves the greater good... in his own odd way.
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/
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- 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
Patch 26.1 Bard Changes
Quick overview of Bard's optimal setup in League of Legends. Bard's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, Liandry's Torment, Dead Man's Plate, using Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward for maximum effectiveness. Bard performs well against TahmKench, Neeko, Lux but struggles against Brand, Maokai, Zilean.
- Bard's Top Build
- Bard's Best Runes
- Bard's Top Matchups
- Bard's Counters
Bard's base statistics in League of Legends. Bard has 630 base health, 52 attack damage, 34 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Bard's stats is crucial for maximizing Bard's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Bard's stats against other champions to see how Bard ranks.
AP:0
AD:52(3 per level)
AS:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:350(50 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.45 per level)
Health:630(103 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
Armor:34(5 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:500(500 per level)
Bard Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Bard Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 62.26% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 42.20% in 15 minute games. Understanding Bard Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Bard's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 43.0%, Late Game: 50.6%, Objective Control: 12.0%, Supportive Strength: 72.7%, Creep Farming: 10.5%, Damage: 13.4%. These percentile rankings show how Bard compares to other champions in each category.
Bard exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Bard's performance shows a 1.7% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Bard rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (50.0% win rate), players may struggle to execute Bard's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (51.7% win rate), Bard's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Bard has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Bard should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (50.0%), Bronze (54.5%), Silver (44.7%), Gold (50.3%), Platinum (47.2%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Bard's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Bard an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Bard
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Tahm Kench and Neeko
- Optimal rune setup achieves 75.0% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Brand (30.9% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Bard into favorable matchups like Tahm Kench where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Domination + $Inspiration rune setup for a $75.0% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Bard Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Bard in League of Legends?
Bard is currently C tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Bard ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Bard's win rate?
Bard has a 49.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Bard's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Bard?
Champions similar to Bard include Neeko, Vex, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Bard in League of Legends.
How does Bard perform during different match durations?
Bard's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Bard's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Bard's performance at different game lengths.