Bard
the Wandering Caretaker
Lore
A traveler from beyond the stars, Bard is an agent of serendipity who fights to maintain a balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos. Many Runeterrans sing songs that ponder his extraordinary nature, yet they all agree that the cosmic vagabond is drawn to artifacts of great magical power. Surrounded by a jubilant choir of helpful spirit meeps, it is impossible to mistake his actions as malevolent, as Bard always serves the greater good... in his own odd way.
Abilities
Traveler's Call
Meeps: Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough Chimes, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.
Chimes: Ancient chimes randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.
Cosmic Binding
Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%
Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.
Caretaker's Shrine
Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @f7@s %i:cooldown%
Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.
Magical Journey
Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%
Bard opens a portal in nearby terrain. Allies and enemies alike can take a one-way trip through that terrain by moving into the portal.
Tempered Fate
Cost: @Cost@ @AbilityResourceName@ | Cooldown: @Cooldown@s %i:cooldown%
Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.
Core Build
Recommended Runes
Electrocute
Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.
Cheap Shot
Damaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals bonus true damage.
Deep Ward
Relentless Hunter
Gain 5 out of combat Move Speed plus 8 per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.
Celerity
All movement speed bonuses are 7% more effective on you. Additionally, gain 1% Move Speed.
Scorch
Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing bonus magic damage.
Attack Speed
+10% Attack Speed
Adaptive Force
+9 Adaptive Force (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
Health
+65 Health
Summoner Spells
Flash
Summoner Spell: Flash
Ignite
Summoner Spell: Ignite
Core Items (From Real Games)
Synchronized Souls
Strong Against
Tips
Bard excels at support, mage playstyle. Focus on utilizing their abilities effectively and building around their core strengths. The recommended runes and items provide the best balance of damage and utility.
Skins (9)
Bard
Elderwood Bard
Snow Day Bard
Epic
Bard Bard
Astronaut Bard
Epic
Cafe Cuties Bard
Epic
Shan Hai Scrolls Bard
Epic
T1 Bard
Epic