Best Bard Support Counters

Low Elo data lists Tahm Kench Support, Yuumi Support, Pyke Support, Nautilus Support, Rell Support, Senna Support, Alistar Support, Swain Support, Thresh Support, and Vel'Koz Support as the strongest counters for Bard Support. Bard Support is listed as favorable into Milio Support, Xerath Support, Lulu Support, Karma Support, Soraka Support, Zilean Support, Seraphine Support, Blitzcrank Support, Braum Support, and Brand Support. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Updated 2026-11-15. Data is current for LoL patch 26.22 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

Bard Support matchup tips

  1. Bard vs Nautilus Support - Nautilus's hook, root and ultimate give him a reliable catch chain that can punish Bard before Bard gets room to roam or set up his own plays. Bard can disrupt a dive with Cosmic Binding(Q) or Tempered Fate(R), so Nautilus should avoid spending every crowd-control tool into Bard's ready counter-engage.
  2. Bard vs Blitzcrank Support - After Rocket Grab(Q) misses, Bard can pressure during its downtime with Meeps(P) and Caretaker's Shrine(W), then use Cosmic Binding(Q) or Tempered Fate(R) to create a catch. A Bard matchup breakdown identifies the window when Blitz is not hooking as Bard's chance to take over lane.
  3. Bard vs Xerath Support - Sidestep Xerath's skillshots and punish after he spends them instead of walking straight at him; if your ADC can farm safely, leave shrines under tower and use a safe roam or tunnel gank to make pressure elsewhere.

Top 10 Low Elo Bard Support same-role counters

  1. Tahm Kench Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Tahm Kench Support, 44.5% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,333 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Yuumi Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Yuumi Support, 47.5% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,222 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Pyke Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Pyke Support, 48.0% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,431 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Nautilus Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Nautilus Support, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 4,468 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Rell Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Rell Support, 44.9% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,168 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Senna Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Senna Support, 46.6% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,343 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Alistar Support, 46.3% observed win rate, -0.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,658 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Swain Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Swain Support, 47.4% observed win rate, -0.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,911 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Thresh Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Thresh Support, 47.3% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 5,488 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Vel'Koz Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Vel'Koz Support, 46.0% observed win rate, -0.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,422 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Milio Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Milio Support, 49.8% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,015 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Xerath Support, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,517 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Lulu Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Lulu Support, 50.2% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 4,197 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Karma Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Karma Support, 50.7% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,456 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Soraka Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Soraka Support, 48.3% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,692 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Zilean Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Zilean Support, 48.0% observed win rate, +0.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,009 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Seraphine Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 47.8% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,879 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Blitzcrank Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 48.7% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,828 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Braum Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Braum Support, 47.6% observed win rate, +0.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,466 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Brand Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Brand Support, 48.0% observed win rate, +0.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,386 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo Bard Support all-role counters

  1. Tahm Kench Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Tahm Kench Support, 44.5% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,333 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Yuumi Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Yuumi Support, 47.5% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,222 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Samira ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Samira ADC, 46.1% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,608 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Master Yi Jungle, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 3,222 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Pyke Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Pyke Support, 48.0% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,431 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Nautilus Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Nautilus Support, 47.7% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 4,468 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Lucian ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Lucian ADC, 48.6% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 3,105 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Rengar Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Rengar Jungle, 50.0% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,187 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Vayne ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Vayne ADC, 47.3% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,600 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Shen Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Shen Top, 44.2% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,339 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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

  1. Gangplank Top - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Gangplank Top, 52.0% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,941 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Milio Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Milio Support, 49.8% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,015 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Sivir ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Sivir ADC, 51.5% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,673 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Xerath Support, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,517 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Varus ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Varus ADC, 52.1% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,499 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 48.3% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,796 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Lulu Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Lulu Support, 50.2% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 4,197 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Karma Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Karma Support, 50.7% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,456 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Soraka Support - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Soraka Support, 48.3% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,692 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Smolder ADC - Low Elo data: Bard Support vs Smolder ADC, 47.3% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,086 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Bard Support same-role counters

  1. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Nautilus Support, 48.8% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 7,389 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Sona Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Sona Support, 46.0% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,084 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Thresh Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Thresh Support, 46.5% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 10,138 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Pantheon Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Pantheon Support, 50.3% observed win rate, -0.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,823 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Janna Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Janna Support, 46.7% observed win rate, -0.4 percentage points vs expected, 4,531 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 47.2% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 4,404 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Leona Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Leona Support, 47.1% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 4,108 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Rakan Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Rakan Support, 47.2% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,595 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Yuumi Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Yuumi Support, 51.6% observed win rate, -0.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,539 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Camille Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Camille Support, 51.8% observed win rate, -0.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,241 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo champions Bard Support is good against

  1. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,592 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Alistar Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Alistar Support, 48.6% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 4,067 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Milio Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Milio Support, 50.5% observed win rate, +0.8 percentage points vs expected, 3,612 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Pyke Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Pyke Support, 50.7% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 3,878 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Nami Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Nami Support, 49.6% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 5,649 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Lulu Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Lulu Support, 50.3% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 8,962 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Karma Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Karma Support, 51.5% observed win rate, +0.6 percentage points vs expected, 6,268 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Rell Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Rell Support, 47.7% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,689 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Renata Glasc Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Renata Glasc Support, 50.4% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,364 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Neeko Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Neeko Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +0.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,415 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Bard Support all-role counters

  1. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Katarina Mid, 43.7% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 3,700 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Kai'Sa ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Kai'Sa ADC, 46.7% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 13,221 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Samira ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Samira ADC, 47.8% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,409 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Vayne ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Vayne ADC, 48.3% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,433 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Qiyana Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Qiyana Mid, 44.2% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,535 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Akali Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Akali Mid, 48.6% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 4,243 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Nautilus Support, 48.8% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 7,389 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Yone Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Yone Mid, 47.8% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 4,898 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Akshan Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Akshan Mid, 46.2% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,490 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Tristana ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Tristana ADC, 47.3% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 4,643 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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

  1. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Lux Mid, 52.3% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,978 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Smolder ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Smolder ADC, 52.0% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,974 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Jinx ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Jinx ADC, 49.0% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 7,583 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Hwei Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Hwei Mid, 50.0% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 2,213 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Veigar Mid, 49.6% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,362 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Seraphine Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 3,592 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Ziggs ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Ziggs ADC, 51.2% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,167 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Taliyah Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Taliyah Mid, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,471 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Miss Fortune ADC - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Miss Fortune ADC, 50.6% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 3,481 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Orianna Mid - High Elo data: Bard Support vs Orianna Mid, 52.7% observed win rate, +0.9 percentage points vs expected, 2,664 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

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 1,000 games.

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