Bard
the Wandering Caretaker
Overview
Class: Support · Mage
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.
Base Stats
Health
630+103/lvl
Mana
350+50/lvl
Armor
32+4.7/lvl
Magic Resist
30+1.3/lvl
Attack Damage
52
Attack Speed
0.66+2%/lvl
Attack Range
500
Move Speed
335
HP Regen
5.5+0.55/lvl
Mana Regen
6+0.45/lvl
Abilities
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.
Builds
CuratedAuto-generated support build with three variants and basic rotations. Featured champions get hand-authored combos and matchups.
Enchanter
Moonstone + Ardent
Tank
Locket + Knight's Vow
Engage
Shurelya'sRunes
Primary
Aftershock · Resolve
Secondary
Inspiration
Aftershock · Font of Life · Bone Plating · Unflinching · Biscuit Delivery · Cosmic Insight
Skill Order
Max Q>W>E first
Combos
Stun into meep.
Portal, then Q.
Tempered Fate into Q.
Matchups
Strong against
Janna · Soraka
Weak against
Pyke · Blitzcrank
Skins
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Tips
Playing as 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!