// champion.detail — patch 16.13.1
Bard
SupportMage

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...

AttackMagicDefenseDifficultyResource · Mana
Win Rate
49.3%
Support
Pick Rate
2.2%
6,014 games
Tier
A
This patch
CS / min
0.9
10 @ 10min
Full Build Guide
Starters, core items, boots & situational for Bard
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!
Playmaking
Kill participation
1%
Solo kills / game
0.3
First blood rate
0%
Damage / min
425
Kills / game
2.5
Early KDA (15 min)
4.78
Base stats (level 1)
HP
630
HP regen
5.5
MP
350
MP regen
6.0
Attack dmg
52
Attack spd
0.658
Armor
34
Magic resist
30
Move speed
335
Range
500
Abilities
Traveler's CallP

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 BindingQ

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.

CD 11/10/9/8/7sCost 60Range 25000
Caretaker's ShrineW

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.

CD 0sCost 70Range 800
Magical JourneyE

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.

CD 22/20.5/19/17.5/16sCost 30Range 900
Tempered FateR

Tempered Fate

Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.

CD 110/95/80sCost 100Range 3400
// lore

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.

Skins · 45
Elderwood Bard
Elderwood Bard
Bard Bloom Marigold
Bard Bloom Marigold
Bard Bloom Ivy
Bard Bloom Ivy
Bard Bloom Sage
Bard Bloom Sage
Snow Day Bard
Snow Day Bard
Bard Bard
Bard Bard
Snow Day Bard (Golden)
Snow Day Bard (Golden)
Astronaut Bard
Astronaut Bard
Astronaut Bard (Aquamarine)
Astronaut Bard (Aquamarine)
Astronaut Bard (Ruby)
Astronaut Bard (Ruby)
Astronaut Bard (Citrine)
Astronaut Bard (Citrine)
Astronaut Bard (Catseye)
Astronaut Bard (Catseye)
Astronaut Bard (Emerald)
Astronaut Bard (Emerald)
Astronaut Bard (Rose Quartz)
Astronaut Bard (Rose Quartz)
Astronaut Bard (Amethyst)
Astronaut Bard (Amethyst)
Astronaut Bard (Chrono)
Astronaut Bard (Chrono)
Cafe Cuties Bard
Cafe Cuties Bard
Cafe Cuties Bard (Ruby)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Ruby)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Sapphire)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Sapphire)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Catseye)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Catseye)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Emerald)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Emerald)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Rose Quartz)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Rose Quartz)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Tanzanite)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Tanzanite)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Turquoise)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Turquoise)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Obsidian)
Cafe Cuties Bard (Obsidian)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Ruby)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Ruby)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Sapphire)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Sapphire)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Emerald)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Emerald)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Tanzanite)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Tanzanite)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Citrine)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Citrine)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Rose Quartz)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Rose Quartz)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Pearl)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Pearl)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Obsidian)
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard (Obsidian)
T1 Bard
T1 Bard
T1 Bard (Elite)
T1 Bard (Elite)
Spirit Blossom Bard
Spirit Blossom Bard
Spirit Blossom Bard (Ruby)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Ruby)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Pearl)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Pearl)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Amethyst)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Amethyst)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Emerald)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Emerald)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Obsidian)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Obsidian)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Catseye)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Catseye)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Rose Quartz)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Rose Quartz)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Turquoise)
Spirit Blossom Bard (Turquoise)

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