
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.
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
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Bard Overview
- Bard's Top Build
- Bard's Best Runes
- Bard's Top Matchups
- Bard's Counters
Bard Stats
Ability Power:0
Attack Damage:52(3 per level)
Attack Speed:0(2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:350(50 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.45 per level)
Health:630(103 per level)
Health Regen:5(0.55 per level)
Armor:34(5 per level)
Magic Resist:30(1.3 per level)
Movement Speed:335
Attack Range:500(500 per level)
Bard - Match Duration Win Rate
Bard 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
Build Stats:
Movement Speed:25
Health:1050
Ability Power:60
Armor:80
Movement Speed:4%
Magic Resist:70
Attack Speed:50%
Slightly Magical Footwear
300
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Item StatsMovement Speed:25
41.67%Win Rate4.44%Pick RateLiandry's Torment
3,000
Charge up in combat to deal high damage over time, especially against durable enemies
Item StatsHealth:300
Ability Power:60
60.39%Win Rate25.52%Pick RateDead Man's Plate
2,900
Build momentum as you move around then smash into enemies.
Item StatsArmor:55
Health:350
Movement Speed:4%
53.21%Win Rate74.85%Pick RateRedemption
2,300
Activate to heal allies and damage enemies in an area
Item StatsHealth:200
55.36%Win Rate28.73%Pick RateWit's End
2,800
Resist magic damage and claw your way back to life.
Item StatsMagic Resist:45
Attack Speed:50%
48.65%Win Rate4.56%Pick RateLocket of the Iron Solari
2,200
Activate to shield nearby allies from damage
Item StatsArmor:25
Health:200
Magic Resist:25
52.66%Win Rate25.52%Pick RateOracle Lens
0
Disables nearby invisible wards and traps for a duration
Item Stats51.57%Win Rate93.96%Pick Rate
Bard Runes
Primary Tree

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!