Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Bard

FMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Bard is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Bard wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Syndra based on 6 games. Syndra wins the early laning phase while Bard scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Bard matchup.

Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Bard - 33.3% win rateBard(33.3%)
Syndra - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
33.3% WR
VS
Bard vs Syndra matchup - 66.7% win rate
Bard
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Bard Matchup?

Bard wins the Syndra vs Bard matchup
Winner
Bard
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
1.8
CS / min
0.8
753
DMG / min
438
11,160
Gold / game
9,909
54
Heal / min
235
207
DMG Mitigated / min
612
1.4
CC / min
1.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Syndra vs Bard Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Bard matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Bard wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Syndra's 33.3%, giving Bard a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Bard outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra needs to press advantages before Bard reaches their power spikes, while Bard should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Bard leads by 586 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Bard has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Bard overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Syndra vs Bard Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Bard in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Bard, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.8Syndra
0.8Bard
Syndra significantly out-farms Bard by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Syndra a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Bard players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
753Syndra
438Bard
Syndra heavily out-damages Bard by 315 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Bard should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,160Syndra
9,909Bard
Syndra generates a commanding 1,251 more gold per game than Bard. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Bard should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Syndra
1.8Bard
Bard provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Syndra, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Bard coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
261Syndra
847Bard
Bard vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 586 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Bard can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Bard

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Bard, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Bard are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Syndra vs Bard matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra50.0%
Bard early game win rateBard50.0%
Late Game
Bard
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra25.0%
Bard late game win rateBard75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Syndra and Bard, with Syndra holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Bard is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Syndra. Extended games heavily favor Bard, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Syndra has the edge early, but Bard gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Syndra Runes Against Bard

Domination rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs BardDomination
Electrocute - best Syndra rune vs BardCheap Shot - best Syndra rune vs BardGrisly Mementos - best Syndra rune vs BardUltimate Hunter - best Syndra rune vs Bard
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs BardSorcery
Celerity - best Syndra rune vs BardGathering Storm - best Syndra rune vs Bard
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Syndra the best tools to compete against Bard in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Syndra's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.56%1927.293412,71149.4%53.2%
51.28%1567.187612,75752.9%50.0%
54.23%1426.787512,33253.2%55.0%
53.28%1227.388213,05953.2%53.3%
41.38%1166.897713,38251.3%36.4%
49.54%1096.784112,45745.0%52.2%
35.92%1036.677110,99434.0%37.7%
57.14%986.480512,68755.0%58.6%
50.52%976.688811,48947.7%52.8%
47.31%936.485911,51242.5%50.9%
43.75%806.894312,32144.1%43.5%
49.37%797.080212,21460.6%41.3%
46.05%766.786012,23438.9%52.5%
46.48%716.492712,27830.0%58.5%
52.86%706.794612,00972.7%35.1%
42.65%686.780811,83239.3%45.0%
57.58%666.895312,93659.3%56.4%
53.23%627.51,04813,11053.3%53.1%
45.16%626.592312,19152.2%41.0%
50.85%596.883111,10350.0%51.4%
43.10%587.178511,82351.9%35.5%
50.00%586.81,00312,72048.0%51.5%
46.55%586.992112,75550.0%44.4%
52.63%577.01,00813,70266.7%42.4%
49.09%557.099612,51652.4%47.1%
58.49%537.193213,09270.6%52.8%
45.10%516.796112,01846.1%44.0%
56.00%507.097712,89841.2%63.6%
65.31%497.088912,61166.7%64.0%
45.65%467.085412,68138.5%48.5%
53.33%456.683812,88346.7%56.7%
57.14%426.888811,51150.0%65.0%
52.38%426.593012,63645.0%59.1%
51.28%397.11,03513,56661.5%46.1%
71.05%387.11,12514,71171.4%70.8%
44.12%346.61,05812,75736.4%47.8%
62.50%327.496712,54850.0%72.2%
46.88%327.382612,29450.0%44.4%
41.94%316.896313,65650.0%36.8%
38.71%317.075911,43346.7%31.3%
44.83%297.21,02012,77342.9%46.7%
52.00%257.089312,32566.7%43.8%
44.00%256.71,02012,71450.0%40.0%
26.09%236.790213,9130.0%33.3%
52.17%236.71,01613,71641.7%63.6%
40.00%206.998912,98042.9%38.5%
36.84%196.599311,79733.3%38.5%
31.58%195.379013,31050.0%23.1%
22.22%186.079210,33137.5%10.0%
55.56%187.399313,77150.0%58.3%
64.71%176.888811,38375.0%55.6%
56.25%166.91,03714,90266.7%50.0%
37.50%166.193212,24557.1%22.2%
46.67%156.897414,55180.0%30.0%
46.67%157.092610,53340.0%60.0%
23.08%135.981811,6970.0%37.5%
61.54%137.51,06716,8760.0%66.7%
53.85%137.01,00413,40233.3%71.4%
46.15%137.081112,22157.1%33.3%
33.33%126.878712,03833.3%33.3%
50.00%127.71,08414,62425.0%62.5%
58.33%126.689112,49380.0%42.9%
45.45%116.285612,28025.0%57.1%
45.45%117.279911,60157.1%25.0%
36.36%116.91,12813,59225.0%42.9%
60.00%106.292213,20750.0%66.7%
50.00%107.188213,14440.0%60.0%
70.00%106.791213,819100.0%57.1%
20.00%107.31,02915,3260.0%25.0%
66.67%97.51,28413,60566.7%66.7%
77.78%96.01,27214,935100.0%60.0%
88.89%97.41,09013,431100.0%75.0%
71.43%74.81,08514,081100.0%60.0%
57.14%77.01,06211,91250.0%66.7%
57.14%73.475710,31050.0%60.0%
33.33%66.61,33016,68450.0%25.0%
33.33%61.875311,16050.0%25.0%
50.00%64.881513,688100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.91,12415,1070.0%60.0%
40.00%55.477910,72933.3%50.0%
40.00%56.39359,90050.0%33.3%
80.00%57.686313,83850.0%100.0%
100.00%56.299914,657100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.379412,87950.0%33.3%
40.00%57.087411,8540.0%50.0%
80.00%56.084110,98450.0%100.0%
80.00%56.31,06213,525100.0%66.7%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
60.00%57.51,00919,2770.0%60.0%
60.00%57.71,02516,41166.7%50.0%
60.00%57.484616,0330.0%75.0%

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Syndra vs Bard - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Bard in League of Legends?

Bard wins the Syndra vs Bard matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Syndra's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Bard in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Bard with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Syndra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Bard in the late game?

In the late game, Bard takes over the Syndra vs Bard matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Bard scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Bard matchup?

Bard wins the matchup against Syndra with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Bard is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Bard?

The best Syndra build against Bard includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Syndra runes against Bard?

The best Syndra runes against Bard use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Syndra vs Bard matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Bard?

No, Syndra struggles against Bard with only a 33.3% win rate. Bard has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Bard's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Bard?

When playing Syndra against Bard, play cautiously and avoid Bard's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Bard has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.