- Win Rate
- 49.5%
- Pick Rate
- 1.4%
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
Bard Support Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,763
- Lane
- Support
- 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?
Bard is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Support — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Bard's 49.5% win rate ranks #30 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #29. That is up 1.3 points from Patch 26.19. Bard is banned in 0.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.5%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 49.5%#30 of 39 Support
- Pick Rate
- 1.4%#29 of 39 Support
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
- Win rate change
- +1.3vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Support)
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 Boots of Swiftness, Dead Man's Plate, Locket of the Iron Solari, using Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward for maximum effectiveness. Bard performs well against Nami, Seraphine, Pantheon but struggles against Leona, Thresh, Lux.
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 42.2 percentile for early game strength, 35.6 percentile for late game scaling, 23.7 percentile for objective control, 76.7 percentile for support strength, 22.2 percentile for creep farming, and 44.4 percentile for damage output.
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 62.5% win rate difference between Iron and Chal tiers, indicating that Bard rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (37.5% 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 Chal (100.0% 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 (37.5%), Bronze (51.6%), Silver (56.7%), Gold (42.4%), Platinum (52.1%)) 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.
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
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 69.70% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 45.33% in 20 minute games. Understanding Bard Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Bard Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Bard good in Patch 26.20?
Not this patch: Bard is F tier as Support with a 49.5% win rate. That win rate ranks #30 of 39 Support champions.
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).
Which champions are similar to Bard?
Champions that play like Bard: Janna, Anivia, Singed.