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Bard

Bard Counters for Support, Patch 16.15

3 Tier
<font color='#FF9900'>Meeps:</font> Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough  <font color='#cccc00'>Chimes</font>, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.<br><br><font color='#FF9900'>Chimes:</font> Ancient <font color='#cccc00'>chimes</font> randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.
Cosmic BindingQ
Caretaker's ShrineW
Magical JourneyE
Tempered FateR
User-written champion tips
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Pair with an ADC who has strong waveclear, like Sivir, to hold the lane while you roam. Capitalize on solo experience and Bard's passive to scale effectively. Focus on roaming to impact other lanes once your ADC is in a safe position.
  • Win rate49.83%
  • Pick rate6.08%
  • Ban rate2.91%
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Tip

Cast Caretaker’s Shrine[W] whenever it comes off cooldown in response to Maokai’s Sapling Toss (E). Avoid his saplings inside brushes as they deal more damage. Maokai will have a hard time initiating combat as long as you manage your distance well as his skills have a short range.

Bard vs Maokai
Bard
44.37%55.63%
Bard
Maokai
Maokai
53.10%Lane kill rate46.90%
2.98 : 1KDA2.46 : 1
58.93%Kill participation52.68%
44.37%Win rate55.63%
49.83%Lane win rate51.15%
6.08%Lane pick rate1.69%
2.91%Ban rate0.19%
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