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Bard

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Bard

Bard
MeepleConduit

Bard

5Back row

Patch 17.5 · Set 17

Teamfight Tactics2 723 games

Avg Place:
4.01
Pick rate:
16.62%
Top 4:
58.43%
Winrate:
18.6%

Ranged champions are best placed on the back row.

Bard Ability

Ultra Friendly Object

Ultra Friendly Object

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Summon a flying saucer over the current target that lasts seconds. Each second it deals 220/330/3000 Ability Power magic damage to the target, plus 135/205/1500 Ability Power magic damage split between all enemies within 1 hex. The saucer deals 30% increased damage to Tanks. If an enemy under the UFO dies, Bard has a 15%/20%/100% chance to abduct them and create a 1-star copy on your bench. Meep bonus: On combat start, grant the nearest Amplifiers Meeple allies an additional Meep. Friends abducted: Friends Abducted

Bard Stats

900/​1620/​2916
Health
30/​45/​68
Attack Damage
0/​65
Mana
100
Ability Power
40
Armor
40
Magic Resist
0.85
Attack Speed
25%
Crit Chance
140%
Crit Damage
4
Range

Bard Level Distribution

  • 1
    Avg Place: 4.9151.6%
  • 2
    Avg Place: 3.0748.2%
  • 3
    Avg Place: 1.070.2%
  • 4
    Avg Place: —0%

Bard Item Distribution

  • 0
    Avg Place: 4.4630.4%
  • 1
    Avg Place: 4.2410.9%
  • 2
    Avg Place: 4.3211.8%
  • 3
    Avg Place: 3.5947%

Bard Traits

Bard Synergies

Often paired with Bard

  • S+
    Striker's Flail
    Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
    Jeweled Gauntlet
    Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
    Avg Place: 3.50Winrate:18.69%Top 4:71.03%
    3.9%
  • S+
    Spear of Shojin
    B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
    Void Staff
    Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
    Morellonomicon
    Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
    Avg Place: 2.84Winrate:15.29%Top 4:82.35%
    3.1%
  • S+
    Void Staff
    Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
    Morellonomicon
    Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
    Blue Buff
    Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
    Avg Place: 2.20Winrate:2.67%Top 4:96%
    2.8%
  • S+
    Jeweled Gauntlet
    Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
    Void Staff
    Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
    Spear of Shojin
    B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
    Avg Place: 3.59Winrate:9.52%Top 4:77.78%
    2.3%

Top Items for Bard

  • S+
    Jeweled Gauntlet
    Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
    Avg Place: 3.76Winrate:21.98%Top 4:62.9%
    27.3%
  • S+
    Rabadon's Deathcap
    Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
    Avg Place: 3.64Winrate:21.68%Top 4:63.55%
    19.8%
  • S+
    Spear of Shojin
    B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
    Avg Place: 3.71Winrate:17.3%Top 4:66.59%
    16%
  • S+
    Void Staff
    Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
    Avg Place: 3.44Winrate:19.48%Top 4:71.32%
    16%
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S

Furious Kai'Sa

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.18Winrate:10.09%Top 4:60.97%Games:2.48%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Kai'Sa
Infinity EdgeGiant SlayerSpear of Shojin
Akali
Infinity EdgeGiant SlayerSpear of Shojin
Aurora
Rabadon's DeathcapVoid StaffStriker's Flail
Bel'Veth
Briar

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Akali
Briar
Bel'Veth
Aurora
Kai'Sa

Positioning

The Mighty Mech
Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Shen
Aurelion Sol
Karma
Bard
Jhin
Kai'Sa

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Kai'Sa
Karma
Jhin

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess

Key Kai'Sa Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Karma Items

Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess

Key Jhin Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
A

Cyclone Urgot

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.21Winrate:20.83%Top 4:54.21%Games:1.55%

Early Comp

Aurora
Urgot
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperHand Of Justice
Aatrox
Striker's FlailSpear of ShojinVoid Staff
Akali
Bel'Veth
Briar
Caitlyn

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Bel'Veth
Urgot
Briar
Akali
Aurora
Caitlyn

Positioning

Tahm Kench
The Mighty Mech
Urgot
Fiora
Aurora
Aurelion Sol
Karma
Bard
Graves

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Urgot
Karma
Aurelion Sol

Carousel Priority

Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess

Key Urgot Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Karma Items

Morellonomicon
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess

Key Aurelion Sol Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
A

Brilliant Bard

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place:4.23Winrate:19.67%Top 4:53.36%Games:7.35%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Meepsie
Maokai
Illaoi
Akali
Giant SlayerSpear of ShojinVoid Staff
Aurora
Jeweled GauntletBlue BuffMorellonomicon
Bel'Veth
Dragon's ClawSunfire CapeWarmog's Armor

Early Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Meepsie
Illaoi
Bel'Veth
Akali
Aurora

Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Maokai
Aatrox
Meepsie
Illaoi
Zed
Shen
Sona
Bard

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Bard
Sona
Shen

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow

Key Bard Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Sona Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Morellonomicon
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess

Key Shen Items

Dragon's Claw
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
A

Cheery Akali

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.39Winrate:20.08%Top 4:50.39%Games:3.27%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Meepsie
Akali
Edge of NightJeweled GauntletHand Of Justice
Aurora
Rabadon's DeathcapHand Of Justice
Bel'Veth
Edge of NightGiant SlayerRed Buff
Briar
Sterak's Gage
Caitlyn

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Meepsie
Bel'Veth
Akali
Briar
Caitlyn
Aurora

Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Aatrox
Meepsie
Rammus
Fiora
Akali
Blitzcrank
Bard
Graves

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Akali
Fiora
Blitzcrank

Carousel Priority

Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Chain Vest
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Akali Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Fiora Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Blitzcrank Items

Red Buff
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B

Bronze Aurelion Sol

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place:4.8Winrate:6.3%Top 4:47.1%Games:1.54%

Early Comp

Leona
Nasus
Mordekaiser
Viktor
Illaoi
Aatrox
Void StaffJeweled GauntletTitan's Resolve
Akali

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Leona
Nasus
Illaoi
Akali
Viktor

Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Mordekaiser
Leona
Nasus
Illaoi
Blitzcrank
Viktor
Bard
Aurelion Sol

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aurelion Sol
Bard
Blitzcrank

Carousel Priority

Tear of the Goddess
Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow

Key Aurelion Sol Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess

Key Bard Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Blitzcrank Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
C

Mythic Aurora

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:4.62Winrate:9.97%Top 4:44.86%Games:1.69%

Early Comp

Leona
Briar
Zoe
Jinx
Diana
BloodthirsterGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's Resolve
Aurora
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapSpear of Shojin
Illaoi

Early Positioning

Leona
Illaoi
Briar
Diana
Zoe
Jinx
Aurora

Positioning

Leona
Illaoi
Briar
Diana
Zoe
Jinx
LeBlanc
Bard
Aurora

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aurora
Diana
LeBlanc

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Tear of the Goddess

Key Aurora Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Diana Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow

Key LeBlanc Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
D

Comet Bard

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Fast 8
Hard
Avg Place:4.79Winrate:14.67%Top 4:43.78%Games:1.15%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Illaoi
Akali
Edge of NightSterak's GageInfinity Edge
Aurora
Jeweled GauntletRabadon's DeathcapHand Of Justice
Bel'Veth
Void StaffDragon's ClawGargoyle Stoneplate
Briar

Early Positioning

Illaoi
Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Akali
Briar
Bel'Veth
Aurora

Positioning

Illaoi
Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Nunu & Willump
Fiora
Blitzcrank
Shen
Graves
Bard

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Bard
Fiora
Shen

Carousel Priority

Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess

Key Bard Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess

Key Fiora Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Shen Items

Dragon's Claw
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
D

Synthetic Miss Fortune

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.92Winrate:6.11%Top 4:39.17%Games:0.92%

Early Comp

Mordekaiser
Viktor
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap
Miss Fortune
Infinity EdgeLast WhisperSpear of Shojin
Aatrox
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletNashor's Tooth
Akali
Aurora
Bel'Veth

Early Positioning

Mordekaiser
Aatrox
Bel'Veth
Akali
Viktor
Aurora
Miss Fortune

Positioning

Mordekaiser
Rammus
Shen
Blitzcrank
Viktor
Corki
Aurelion Sol
Bard
Miss Fortune

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Miss Fortune
Viktor
Bard

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess

Key Miss Fortune Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Viktor Items

Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Bard Items

Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
D

Brutal Akali

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Medium
Avg Place:5.14Winrate:4.74%Top 4:38.74%Games:0.65%

Early Comp

Aatrox
Poppy
Jax
Akali
Infinity EdgeTitan's ResolveHand Of Justice
Maokai
Aurora
Blue BuffGuinsoo's RagebladeVoid Staff
Bel'Veth
DeathbladeGuinsoo's RagebladeStriker's Flail

Early Positioning

Jax
Aatrox
Poppy
Maokai
Akali
Bel'Veth
Aurora

Positioning

Rammus
Jax
Aatrox
Poppy
Maokai
Akali
Kindred
Corki
Bard

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Akali
Corki
Bard

Carousel Priority

Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Chain Vest
Recurve Bow

Key Akali Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Corki Items

Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves

Key Bard Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Void Staff
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
D

Ruby Fizz

Set 17
Patch 17.5
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:5.15Winrate:4.29%Top 4:32.62%Games:0.6%

Early Comp

Talon
Pantheon
Mordekaiser
Gwen
Kai'Sa
Blue BuffDeathbladeInfinity Edge
Fizz
Jeweled GauntletNashor's ToothHand Of Justice
Aatrox
Guinsoo's RagebladeSpear of ShojinBloodthirster

Early Positioning

Aatrox
Pantheon
Mordekaiser
Fizz
Talon
Gwen
Kai'Sa

Positioning

Pantheon
Mordekaiser
Blitzcrank
Fizz
Talon
Gwen
Riven
Kai'Sa
Bard

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Fizz
Kai'Sa
Riven

Carousel Priority

Sparring Gloves
Needlessly Large Rod
Recurve Bow
Giant's Belt

Key Fizz Items

Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Kai'Sa Items

Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Deathblade
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves

Key Riven Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

How the Bard page is built

Where the data comes from

This Bard page is built from real ranked Teamfight Tactics matches pulled from the Riot Games API. Ladder games are sampled across regions and ranks, read, and filtered to the current set and patch. The performance numbers, recommended items, synergies, and comps shown all come from how Bard was actually played in those games.

What this page shows

The summary shows how Bard performs, with its average placement, top 4 rate, and pick rate, and the insights break this down by star level and by item. Further down you see its traits and synergy partners, the items it is built with most, and the comps that run it, ordered by how often each one appears.

This Bard data is a snapshot of the current meta and shifts with patches and balance changes. Use the page as a starting point and adapt items and positioning to your lobby.