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Bard

Bard Counters for Support, Patch 16.18

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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Use your ultimate as a peel tool, not just for engaging. Caging your own carry during a fight can save them from a bad dive. 'Zeke's Convergence' as a first item is an underrated choice.
  • Win rate49.23%
  • Pick rate4.94%
  • Ban rate1.70%
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Tip

Be careful of Pantheon’s Shield Vault (W). Keep some distance while laning and use basic attacks inside brushes to contest lane. Always consider that Pantheon may use Grand Starfall(R) to roam, so be ready to follow him or use Tempered Fate [R] to help.

Bard vs Pantheon
Bard
43.40%56.60%
Bard
Pantheon
Pantheon
55.32%Lane kill rate44.68%
2.87 : 1KDA1.90 : 1
58.23%Kill participation47.56%
43.40%Win rate56.60%
49.23%Lane win rate48.19%
4.94%Lane pick rate3.53%
1.70%Ban rate2.47%
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