How to counter Bard
Bard is a support who deals magic damage. Key traits: crowd control, high mobility.
Best picks against Bard
8.2 Janna Supportpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.2 Morgana Supportresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
7.8 Lissandra Magepunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
7.6 Olaf Fighterresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
7.6 Poppy Tankpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
7.3 Vex Magepunishes mobile heroes
7.0 Alistar Tankpunishes mobile heroes
7.0 Lulu Supportpunishes mobile heroes
Items to buy against Bard
- Force of Naturevs magic damage
- Maw of Malmortiusvs magic damage
- Banshee's Veilvs magic damage
- Mercury's Treadsshortens crowd control
Suggested build for Bard
- Boots of Mana
- Ardent Censer
- Harmonic Echo
- Athene's Unholy Grail
- Force of Nature
- Zhonya's Hourglass
Keystone rune
- Summon AeryKeystone rune
- Battle spell: Flash + Exhaust
How to play against Bard
- Bard has crowd control: tenacity boots or spells like Purify shorten it.
- Bard is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Bard deals magic damage: a magic defense item makes it much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Bard?
The strongest picks against Bard right now are Janna, Morgana, and Lissandra. Janna stands out: punishes mobile heroes.
What items should I buy against Bard?
The most useful items against Bard: Force of Nature, Maw of Malmortius, Banshee's Veil, and Mercury's Treads.
What is the best build for Bard?
Suggested build for Bard: Boots of Mana, Ardent Censer, Harmonic Echo, Athene's Unholy Grail, Force of Nature, and Zhonya's Hourglass. Keystone rune: Summon Aery.
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