- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
Bard Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Matches
- 654,440
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Bard Good in Patch 26.20?
That is up 1.5 points from Patch 26.19. Bard is banned in 0.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.5%.
- Tier
- —
- Win Rate
- —
- Pick Rate
- —%
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
- Win rate change
- +1.5vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Bard →
Bard Roles
Bard goes Support in 99% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Bard Changes
Quick overview of Bard's optimal setup in League of Legends. Bard's top build includes core items, using optimal runes for maximum effectiveness. Bard performs well against certain champions but struggles against key counters.
Bard Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Bard stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Vision score: better than 99% of champions
- Crowd control: better than 94% of champions
Weaknesses
- Damage to buildings: below 97% of champions
- Objective control: below 92% of champions
- CS: below 91% of champions
Bard ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 0.0 percentile for late game scaling, 0.0 percentile for objective control, 0.0 percentile for support strength, 0.0 percentile for creep farming, and 0.0 percentile for damage output.
Bard demonstrates varying performance across different skill levels in League of Legends. Champion mastery and understanding of game fundamentals significantly impact Bard's effectiveness. Players who invest time learning Bard's mechanics, optimal trading patterns, and power spikes will see improved performance. Success with Bard requires understanding both the champion's kit and how to execute it properly in different matchups. Lower-ranked players may struggle initially but can improve their win rate through practice and game knowledge. Higher-ranked players who have mastered Bard's mechanics tend to utilize the champion more effectively. The champion's skill ceiling allows experienced players to maximize potential through superior decision-making, mechanical execution, and game sense. To succeed with Bard, focus on mastering ability combos, understanding matchup-specific strategies, and developing strong macro play alongside micro-mechanical skills.
Theorycraft Your Next Bard Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Bard matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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Is Bard Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
What lane is Bard played in?
Bard is a Support champion: 99% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Bard banned?
Bard is banned in 0.7% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 3.5%.
What is Bard good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Bard stands out for Vision score (99/100), Crowd control (94/100).