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Bard

Bard Items for Support, Patch 16.11

1 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
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Bard pairs well with self-sufficient ADCs; prioritize roaming mid for pressure over pure bot lane dominance. Collect chimes naturally along your path. Utilize your ultimate (R) for initiating/disengaging fights or controlling objectives, avoiding reckless mid-combat use. Landing multi-target Qs is crucial. Focus on utility and vision control rather than lane domination. Consider Locket or Redemption as core items, and banning Pyke can make your games easier.
  • Win rate51.09%
  • Pick rate7.20%
  • Ban rate3.99%
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Core builds
Core Items Table
Dead Man's Plate
Liandry's Torment
Bandlepipes
5.75%10 Games
30%
Dead Man's Plate
Liandry's Torment
Locket of the Iron Solari
4.6%8 Games
37.5%
Dead Man's Plate
Locket of the Iron Solari
Redemption
4.6%8 Games
62.5%
Dead Man's Plate
Locket of the Iron Solari
Bandlepipes
3.45%6 Games
50%
Dead Man's Plate
Mikael's Blessing
Locket of the Iron Solari
3.45%6 Games
33.33%
Dead Man's Plate
Bandlepipes
Locket of the Iron Solari
2.87%5 Games
40%
Locket of the Iron Solari
Bandlepipes
Redemption
2.87%5 Games
80%
Mikael's Blessing
Locket of the Iron Solari
Bandlepipes
2.3%4 Games
100%
Dead Man's Plate
Locket of the Iron Solari
Mikael's Blessing
2.3%4 Games
75%
Mikael's Blessing
Locket of the Iron Solari
Redemption
2.3%4 Games
25%
Dead Man's Plate
Liandry's Torment
Redemption
2.3%4 Games
75%
Dead Man's Plate
Bandlepipes
Redemption
2.3%4 Games
75%
Locket of the Iron Solari
Dead Man's Plate
Bandlepipes
2.3%4 Games
50%
Mikael's Blessing
Locket of the Iron Solari
Knight's Vow
1.72%3 Games
66.67%
Dead Man's Plate
Bandlepipes
Liandry's Torment
1.72%3 Games
100%
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Boots
Core Items Table
Boots of Swiftness
73.3%302 Games
47.68%
Mercury's Treads
16.02%66 Games
45.45%
Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4.61%19 Games
36.84%
Plated Steelcaps
4.37%18 Games
44.44%
Gluttonous Greaves
1.46%6 Games
33.33%
Starter items
Core Items Table
Health Potion
2
93.82%395 Games
45.82%
Health Potion
2.38%10 Games
60%
Boots
Health Potion
2
0.95%4 Games
25%
Health Potion
3
0.95%4 Games
50%
Ruby Crystal
Health Potion
3
0.48%2 Games
50%
Cloth Armor
Health Potion
2
0.48%2 Games
100%
Faerie Charm
Health Potion
2
0.24%1 Games
0%
Ruby Crystal
Health Potion
2
0.24%1 Games
0%
Health Potion
2
Refillable Potion
0.24%1 Games
0%
Health Potion
Refillable Potion
0.24%1 Games
100%
Support items
Core Items Table
Bloodsong
65.48%275 Games
44%
Solstice Sleigh
16.19%68 Games
45.59%
Celestial Opposition
12.86%54 Games
57.41%
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
4.05%17 Games
35.29%
Dream Maker
0.95%4 Games
25%
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Items
Core Items Table
Dead Man's Plate
67.14%282 Games
43.97%
Bloodsong
65.48%275 Games
44%
Locket of the Iron Solari
45.48%191 Games
46.6%
Bandlepipes
30.48%128 Games
47.66%
Mikael's Blessing
29.29%123 Games
51.22%
Liandry's Torment
19.29%81 Games
43.21%
Solstice Sleigh
16.19%68 Games
45.59%
Celestial Opposition
12.86%54 Games
57.41%
Redemption
10.71%45 Games
53.33%
Oblivion Orb
7.62%32 Games
43.75%
Imperial Mandate
5.71%24 Games
33.33%
Zaz'Zak's Realmspike
4.05%17 Games
35.29%
Knight's Vow
4.05%17 Games
41.18%
Shurelya's Battlesong
3.33%14 Games
35.71%
Dark Seal
3.1%13 Games
53.85%
Kaenic Rookern
2.86%12 Games
50%
Morellonomicon
1.67%7 Games
57.14%
Frozen Heart
1.67%7 Games
57.14%
Abyssal Mask
1.43%6 Games
66.67%
Randuin's Omen
1.43%6 Games
50%
Wit's End
1.43%6 Games
16.67%
Force of Nature
0.95%4 Games
50%
Dream Maker
0.95%4 Games
25%
Mejai's Soulstealer
0.95%4 Games
75%
Zhonya's Hourglass
0.71%3 Games
0%
Bloodletter's Curse
0.71%3 Games
66.67%
Bramble Vest
0.71%3 Games
33.33%
Heartsteel
0.71%3 Games
100%
Thornmail
0.71%3 Games
66.67%
Rapid Firecannon
0.48%2 Games
50%
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