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Bard the Wandering Caretaker

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.

  • Bard passive
    Traveler's Call

    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.

  • Bard Q
    Cosmic Binding

    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
  • Bard W
    Caretaker's Shrine

    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
  • Bard E
    Magical Journey

    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
  • Bard R
    Tempered Fate

    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
Classes:
  • Support,
  • Mage
50.80%Win Rate
[object Object] B tier

Bard Overview

    • Slightly Magical Footwear item icon
    • Liandry's Torment item icon
    • Dead Man's Plate item icon
    • Redemption item icon
    • Wit's End item icon
    • Locket of the Iron Solari item icon
    • Oracle Lens item icon
    Bard's Top Build
    • Arcane Comet rune icon
    • Manaflow Band rune icon
    • Celerity rune icon
    • Scorch rune icon
    • Relentless Hunter rune icon
    • Cheap Shot rune icon
    Bard's Best Runes
    • Senna champion icon
    • Velkoz champion icon
    • Xerath champion icon
    • Yuumi champion icon
    • Rell champion icon
    • TahmKench champion icon
    • Nami champion icon
    Bard's Top Matchups
    • Swain champion icon
    • Pantheon champion icon
    • Brand champion icon
    • Zilean champion icon
    • Zyra champion icon
    • Shaco champion icon
    • Sona champion icon
    Bard's Counters

Bard Stats

  • Bard ability power Ability Power:0
  • Bard attack damage Attack Damage:52(3 per level)
  • Bard attack speed Attack Speed:0(2 per level)
  • Bard critical strike chance Crit Chance:0%
  • Bard mana Mana:350(50 per level)
  • Bard mana regen Mana Regen:6(0.45 per level)
  • Bard health Health:630(103 per level)
  • Bard health regen Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
  • Bard armor Armor:34(5 per level)
  • Bard magic resistance Magic Resist:30(1.3 per level)
  • Bard movement speed Movement Speed:335
  • Bard attack range Attack Range:500(500 per level)
Compare Against Other Champions

Bard - Match Duration Win Rate

Bard Tips

MetaBot Tips
  • 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.
  • Bard has a much higher late game win rate than their early game win rate. Take advantage of this by spending the early game farming and avoiding unneccessary fights.

Bard Builds

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's Top Matchups

Bard's Counter Picks

Gameplay Guide