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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 rate50.59%
  • Pick rate7.94%
  • Ban rate4.75%
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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
48.04%51.96%
Bard
Maokai
Maokai
52.17%Lane kill rate47.83%
2.86 : 1KDA2.46 : 1
58.37%Kill participation52.65%
48.04%Win rate51.96%
50.59%Lane win rate48.30%
7.94%Lane pick rate1.80%
4.75%Ban rate0.21%
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