Best Bard Support Counters

Compare Bard Support counters, champions Bard Support is good against, matchup win rate, expected win rate, delta, sample size, enemy role, and low or high Elo rank scope for draft planning.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Brand Support, Janna Support, Swain Support, Thresh Support, Zyra Support, Pantheon Support, Yuumi Support, Morgana Support, Milio Support, and Seraphine Support as the strongest counters for Bard Support. Bard Support is listed as favorable into Sona Support, Camille Support, Zilean Support, Blitzcrank Support, Nami Support, Xerath Support, Braum Support, Vel'Koz Support, Alistar Support, and Lux Support. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Bard Support same-role counters

  1. Brand Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Brand Support, 45.3% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 782 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Janna Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Janna Support, 44.6% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 605 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Swain Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Swain Support, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 957 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Thresh Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Thresh Support, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,903 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Zyra Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Zyra Support, 45.5% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 718 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Pantheon Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Pantheon Support, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,043 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Yuumi Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Yuumi Support, 49.1% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 948 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Morgana Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Morgana Support, 46.5% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,426 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Milio Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Milio Support, 45.6% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,155 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Seraphine Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 46.5% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,284 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Sona Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Sona Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 529 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Camille Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Camille Support, 56.9% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 598 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zilean Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Zilean Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +3.6 percentage points vs expected, 605 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Blitzcrank Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 50.3% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,153 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Nami Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Nami Support, 48.9% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,523 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Xerath Support, 49.4% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 767 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Braum Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Braum Support, 48.0% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 683 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Vel'Koz Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Vel'Koz Support, 48.9% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 705 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Alistar Support, 48.8% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 678 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Lux Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Lux Support, 49.1% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,476 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Bard Support all-role counters

  1. Evelynn Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Evelynn Jungle, 43.5% observed win rate, -4.5 percentage points vs expected, 517 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Urgot Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Urgot Top, 43.3% observed win rate, -4.0 percentage points vs expected, 570 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Ambessa Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Ambessa Top, 46.3% observed win rate, -3.7 percentage points vs expected, 611 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Pantheon Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Pantheon Top, 45.3% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 596 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Ahri Mid, 44.1% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,961 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Twitch ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Twitch ADC, 43.5% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,113 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Fiora Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Fiora Top, 46.7% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 595 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lucian ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Lucian ADC, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,521 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Jarvan IV Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Jarvan IV Jungle, 44.8% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,053 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Twisted Fate Mid - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Twisted Fate Mid, 45.9% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 833 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Sona Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Sona Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +5.1 percentage points vs expected, 529 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Camille Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Camille Support, 56.9% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 598 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Shen Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Shen Top, 52.0% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 669 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Trundle Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Trundle Top, 52.5% observed win rate, +3.6 percentage points vs expected, 503 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Zilean Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Zilean Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +3.6 percentage points vs expected, 605 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Locke Mid - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Locke Mid, 54.0% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,126 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Hwei Mid - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Hwei Mid, 50.6% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 719 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Naafiri Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Naafiri Jungle, 52.2% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 788 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. K'Sante Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs K'Sante Top, 56.0% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 582 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Briar Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Briar Jungle, 48.6% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,270 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Bard Support same-role counters

  1. Vel'Koz Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Vel'Koz Support, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 648 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Poppy Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Poppy Support, 46.5% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 579 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Maokai Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Maokai Support, 47.1% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 565 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Camille Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Camille Support, 51.3% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,093 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Morgana Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Morgana Support, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 763 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 46.9% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,693 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Sona Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Sona Support, 46.1% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,222 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Rell Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Rell Support, 46.3% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,321 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Yuumi Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Yuumi Support, 51.0% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,507 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Zilean Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Zilean Support, 47.1% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,249 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 51.7% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,416 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lux Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Lux Support, 52.9% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,261 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Alistar Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Alistar Support, 49.8% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,479 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Braum Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Braum Support, 49.3% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,025 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Rakan Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Rakan Support, 50.5% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,318 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Janna Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Janna Support, 49.9% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,148 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Soraka Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Soraka Support, 50.7% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,618 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Nautilus Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,504 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Senna Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Senna Support, 49.4% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,666 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Nami Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Nami Support, 50.2% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 3,071 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Bard Support all-role counters

  1. Tristana ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Tristana ADC, 44.2% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,334 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Vex Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Vex Mid, 44.3% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 687 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Warwick Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Warwick Jungle, 46.0% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 522 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Briar Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Briar Jungle, 46.2% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 942 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Ambessa Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,664 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Diana Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Diana Jungle, 48.0% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 788 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Master Yi Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Master Yi Jungle, 46.7% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,177 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Xayah ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Xayah ADC, 45.6% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,193 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Syndra Mid, 46.8% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,474 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kayle Top - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Kayle Top, 45.9% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 573 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Veigar Mid, 54.8% observed win rate, +4.8 percentage points vs expected, 799 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Ashe ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Ashe ADC, 52.3% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,568 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Seraphine ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine ADC, 51.3% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 707 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Sion Top - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Sion Top, 54.4% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 837 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Hecarim Jungle, 52.1% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,915 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Hwei Mid, 52.0% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,171 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Orianna Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Orianna Mid, 55.7% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,055 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Udyr Jungle - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Udyr Jungle, 50.7% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 574 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Zoe Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Zoe Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,020 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 51.7% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,416 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.