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Bard
Patch 16.2.1
SupportDifficulty
Very Hard
Strength
Early
Mid
Late
Win Condition
Create man-advantages by using and to roam faster than the enemy support. Secure a lead, then use to catch priority targets or freeze towers during dives.
Playstyle
A high-tempo roaming playmaker who dictates the pace of the game through map movement and crowd control. You win by being everywhere at once while the enemy support is stuck in lane.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- + allows for infinite sustain and global map pressure
- + provides high-impact CC that can stun two targets simultaneously
- + creates unique gank paths and escape routes that other champions cannot follow
- + can completely negate enemy ultimates or secure objectives from distance
Weaknesses
- - is a double-edged sword that can accidentally save enemies or screw over teammates
- -Extremely squishy and reliant on positioning to avoid getting blown up
- - portals can be used by enemies to chase you down or counter-gank
- -Leaving lane to collect chimes can leave your ADC vulnerable to 2v1 dives
Abilities
Collect chimes to gain XP, mana, and move speed. Your autos get Meeps which deal extra damage and slow. Higher chime counts make the slow AoE. Don't just wander; path your chimes while roaming to mid or returning to lane.
Your primary CC. It slows the first target and only stuns if it hits a wall or a second enemy behind them. Aim through minions to catch players off guard. The hitbox extends slightly after hitting the first target.
Drop these early so they can charge up. They heal more and give a bigger MS boost after 10 seconds. In combat, you can cast it directly on an ally for an instant (but weaker) heal and MS burst to help them kite.
One-way portal through terrain. The longer the wall, the longer the portal. Enemies move slower through it than allies. Use it to bait enemies into a wall, then turn and them the moment they exit.
Golden stasis for 2.5 seconds. Affects everything: towers, monsters, allies, enemies. Use it to stop a Herald charge, freeze a diver, or catch a fleeing carry. Timing is key—do not overlap your own team's CC.
Teamfight Role
Zone Control/Disruptor
Use to take the enemy's biggest threat or their frontline out of the fight for 2.5s. Peel for your ADC with and speed boosts.
If your team is ahead, use to prevent the enemy from escaping or to stop them from contesting Baron/Dragon.
Combos
The Standard Poke
Auto-attack () ->
Use the slow from your Meep auto to make landing the stun against a wall much easier.
The Catch
->
Time your so it is mid-air and hits the target the exact millisecond stasis ends for a guaranteed stun.
The Portal Bait
through a wall -> Wait at exit ->
Lure enemies into following you through , then stun them against the exit wall as soon as they pop out.
Engage/Flank
-> mid-travel ->
Travel through a long wall with , drop on the backline while you are still in the portal, then follow up with .
Power Spikes
| Spike | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | empowered autos and damage are surprisingly high for level 1 trades. |
| Level 3 | You have for roaming and for sustain, allowing you to influence other lanes. |
| Level 6 | is one of the strongest playmaking tools in the game for diving or catching. |
| Level 11 | Second point in reduces the cooldown significantly, and your chime count should provide a 35% slow. |
| Level 16 | Max chime stacks usually make your autos a massive AoE slow that wins teamfights. |
Tips & Tricks
- •Cast at the fountain before lane starts to help your jungler or prepare your lane early.
- •Your can stun an enemy against the corpse of a tower or Jarvan IV's wall.
- •Use on your own tower to stop a Rift Herald from dealing damage to it.
- •Collecting chimes restores 12% of your max mana; use this to stay in lane longer without backing.
- •You can cast while standing slightly away from a wall to create a longer, more efficient path.
- •Enemies follow you through at a fixed speed; use this to time a perfect stun.
Common Mistakes
- ✕Roaming when the wave is pushing into your tower→Your ADC gets dove 2v1 and loses 3 waves of gold and XP.
- ✕Using on a target your team is already CC-ing→You negate your team's damage and help the enemy survive the burst.
- ✕Missing on the portal exit→The enemy follows you through and kills you instantly since you are squishy.
- ✕Prioritizing chimes over objective presence→Your team loses a 4v5 fight while you are half a map away for 15 mana.
- ✕Placing in the middle of the lane→The enemy can step on them and destroy them for free.
AI-generated guide • Patch 16.2.1 • Cached