Bard

the Wandering Caretaker

SUPPORTMAGE

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

PASSIVE

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

47.0% WR

50.0% PR

42,000 games

Summoner Spells

Exhaust

Flash

3,497 games

49.6% pick rate

Ignite

Flash

3,415 games

48.4% pick rate

Teleport

Flash

54 games

0.8% pick rate

Core Items (From Real Games)

Boots of Mobility

Purchased 4,400 times

62.4%

pick rate

Redemption

Purchased 3,960 times

56.1%

pick rate

Locket of the Iron Solari

Purchased 2,980 times

42.3%

pick rate

Guardian's Amulet

Purchased 1,629 times

23.1%

pick rate

Strong Against

the Unbreakable Spear

+55.0%

Kled

the Cantankerous Cavalier

+55.0%

Good With

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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.