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Bard

Bard Counters for Support, Patch 16.12

2 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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Use 'Electrocute' to maximise damage, as it is easily triggered by your Q and basic attacks. Focus on applying pressure in lane rather than just roaming for chimes or standing behind your ADC. Your ultimate requires high precision, so practice your timing to avoid misusing it in team fights.
  • Win rate50.74%
  • Pick rate7.48%
  • Ban rate4.27%
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Tip

Use Cosmic Binding [Q] and basic attacks to contest lane. Try to stun enemies with Cosmic Binding [Q] when Thresh uses Dark Passage (W) for a gank or use Tempered Fate [R] to stop them from approaching altogether. If your allied AD champion is targeted by Thresh, try to use Tempered Fate [R] on enemy AD champion and finish Thresh off first.

Bard vs Thresh
Bard
47.87%52.13%
Bard
Thresh
Thresh
47.32%Lane kill rate52.68%
2.83 : 1KDA2.83 : 1
58.10%Kill participation55.85%
47.87%Win rate52.13%
50.74%Lane win rate51.69%
7.48%Lane pick rate13.59%
4.27%Ban rate8.10%
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