- Win Rate
- 47.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%
- Ban Rate
- 1.0%
Bard Support Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.22
- Games
- 2,954
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Nov 14, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Best Bard Support runes for LoL Patch 26.22: Electrocute in 89% of games (47.0% win rate) with Inspiration. Every keystone, minor rune and shard by win rate.
- Keystone
- Electrocute89% of games · 47.0% win rate
- Secondary tree
- Inspiration69% of games
- Shards
- Attack Speed (offense)
- Summoner spells
- Flash + Ignite67% of games
- Ranked games
- 2,954
Primary Tree
Domination
ElectrocuteHitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus
Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s
'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Deep WardYour wards in the enemy jungle are
Level 9: Wards in the river are also
Treasure HunterGain an additional
Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.
Jack Of All TradesFor each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack grants you
Gain 8 or 20 bonus
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Primary Tree
DominationElectrocuteHitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus
Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s
'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Deep WardYour wards in the enemy jungle are
Level 9: Wards in the river are also
Treasure HunterGain an additional
Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.
Jack Of All TradesFor each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack grants you
Gain 8 or 20 bonus
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
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Every Bard Support Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.22)
2,954 gamesBard Support runs Electrocute in 89% of games, with a 47.0% win rate. Inspiration is the usual secondary tree (69%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Move Speed (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ElectrocuteMost played | 89.0% | 47.0% | 2,630 |
 Deathfire Touch | 5.7% | 44.9% | 167 |
 Unsealed Spellbook | 1.8% | 50.0% | 54 |
 Guardian | 1.5% | 45.5% | 44 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 InspirationMost played | 69.4% | 48.5% | 2,051 |
 Sorcery | 23.1% | 40.9% | 682 |
 Resolve | 4.3% | 53.1% | 128 |
 Domination | 2.0% | 55.2% | 58 |
Pick rate is the share of Bard games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Bard Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Bard players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cheap ShotMost played | 87.7% | 46.8% | 2,590 |
 Deep Ward | 86.3% | 46.9% | 2,549 |
 Treasure Hunter | 51.5% | 48.8% | 1,521 |
 Relentless Hunter | 35.5% | 44.6% | 1,048 |
 Ultimate Hunter | 4.4% | 48.1% | 131 |
 Grisly Mementos | 2.7% | 50.6% | 81 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Magical FootwearMost played | 67.7% | 48.2% | 1,999 |
 Jack Of All Trades | 41.0% | 49.2% | 1,210 |
 Cosmic Insight | 27.3% | 47.6% | 807 |
 Biscuit Delivery | 4.9% | 53.5% | 144 |
 Cash Back | 2.0% | 48.3% | 58 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 ScorchMost played | 25.8% | 41.6% | 762 |
 Celerity | 22.2% | 41.4% | 655 |
 Nimbus Cloak | 6.2% | 45.1% | 184 |
 Transcendence | 6.2% | 43.4% | 182 |
 Waterwalking | 1.9% | 40.0% | 55 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bone PlatingMost played | 3.8% | 53.6% | 112 |
 Font of Life | 2.5% | 48.0% | 75 |
 Unflinching | 2.3% | 55.2% | 67 |
 Revitalize | 1.9% | 52.7% | 55 |
Bard Stat Shards
Which stat shards Bard players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Attack Speed (offense)Most played | 92.3% | 46.6% | 2,728 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 72.5% | 48.0% | 2,143 |
 Health Scaling (defense) | 57.9% | 48.0% | 1,709 |
| Health (defense) | 38.9% | 45.2% | 1,150 |
 Adaptive Force (flex) | 24.7% | 44.7% | 729 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 5.0% | 50.0% | 148 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 3.2% | 49.5% | 95 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 2.8% | 40.2% | 82 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 2.6% | 56.4% | 78 |
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Bard Runes FAQ - Patch 26.22
What is the best keystone for Bard Support?
Electrocute: Bard Support takes it in 89% of ranked games and wins 47.0% of 2,630 games. Alternatives: Deathfire Touch (6%, 44.9%), Unsealed Spellbook (2%, 50.0%).
What stat shards should Bard take?
Most Bard players take Attack Speed (offense), Move Speed (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Bard runes in patch 26.22?
The best Bard runes in patch 26.22 use the Domination tree with Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, and Treasure Hunter, and the Inspiration tree with Jack Of All Trades and Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 50.1% win rate with a 15.9% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Bard's best rune page?
Bard's best rune page has a 50.1% win rate in patch 26.22, which is +3.1% compared to Bard's average win rate. This rune setup has a 15.9% pick rate among Bard players.
What keystone should I use on Bard?
Electrocute from the Domination tree is the best keystone rune for Bard in patch 26.22. This keystone synergizes well with Bard's kit and provides a 50.1% win rate.
What is Bard's primary rune tree?
Bard's primary rune tree is Domination. The optimal Domination runes for Bard are Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, and Treasure Hunter, with Electrocute being the keystone of choice.
What is Bard's secondary rune tree?
Bard's best secondary rune tree is Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Jack Of All Trades and Magical Footwear, which complement Bard's Domination primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Bard?
An alternative Bard rune setup uses Electrocute from the Domination tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Bard's runes?
Bard's top rune page has a 15.9% pick rate in patch 26.22. This indicates that 15.9% of Bard players use the Electrocute setup with Domination and Inspiration trees.