Bard Runes
The top Bard runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, Treasure Hunter for Bard's primary runes. Bard's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Transcendence and Scorch. These Bard rune choices provide the best Bard rune build for ranked.
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/
- 19/
- 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
Bard performs best with Electrocute as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Bard include Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Bard games.
Primary Tree
Domination
This alternative Bard rune build uses Dark Harvest as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Bard and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.
Primary Tree
Domination
Bard Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Bard runes?
The best Bard runes in patch 25.23 are Electrocute, Cheap Shot, Deep Ward, and Treasure Hunter for the primary tree, and Transcendence and Scorch for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Bard.
What keystone should I use on Bard?
Electrocute is the best keystone rune for Bard. This keystone synergizes well with Bard's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.
What are Bard's secondary runes?
Bard's best secondary runes are Transcendence and Scorch. These secondary runes complement Bard's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.
Can I use different rune setups on Bard?
Yes, Bard can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Electrocute is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.
