Bard Tips
Here are the top tips for Bard in League of Legends patch 25.23. These tips are provided by MetaBot from Bard gameplay analysis, and also include gameplay tips recommended by Riot Games when available. These Bard tips will help you climb the elo ladder in ranked matches.
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
These expert Bard tips are generated by MetaBot's advanced analysis of thousands of Bard games. Learn the best strategies, ability combos, and gameplay tactics to master Bard and climb the ranked ladder. Follow these tips to maximize your Bard performance.
- Bard secures less objectives than most champions. Your value may be better oriented towards helping other champions secure objectives.
- Bard tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
Playing Bard
- It's important to collect chimes to improve your meep's attacks, but don't neglect your lane partner! Try to make a big entrance by bringing an ally into the lane with you with Magical Journey.
- Let your Caretaker's Shrines charge up - they heal for a lot more when at full power.
- Don't forget that enemies can also use your Magical Journey doorways, and that your ultimate can also hit your allies!
Playing Against Bard
- Bard's opponents can also travel through his Magical Journey doorways. You can follow him, if you think it's safe.
- You can crush Bard's healing shrines just by walking over them. Don't let his allies take them without a fight.
- Bard's ultimate, Tempered Fate, affects allies, enemies, monsters, and turrets alike. Sometimes it can be to your advantage to jump into it!
Bard Tips - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key tips for playing Bard?
Key tips for Bard include: Bard secures less objectives than most champions. Your value may be better oriented towards helping other champions secure objectives.. Bard tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.. Position carefully in team fights. Mastering these fundamentals will improve your Bard gameplay significantly.
How do I improve my Bard gameplay?
To improve your Bard gameplay, focus on understanding ability combos, managing cooldowns effectively, and positioning correctly in fights. Practice these mechanics consistently to climb with Bard.
What should I focus on when learning Bard?
When learning Bard, prioritize understanding power spikes, optimal ability rotations, and matchup-specific strategies. Start with the recommended build and runes while you learn Bard's fundamentals.
