Bard Support Guide - Matchups, Tips & Combos

Strong Matchups:

• Xerath (55.1% WR)
• Blitzcrank (54.3% WR)
• Brand (53.6% WR)
• Soraka (53.2% WR)
• Tahm Kench (52.8% WR)
• Zyra (52.5% WR)

Weak Matchups:

• Poppy (45.8% WR)
• Maokai (46.4% WR)
• Pyke (47.9% WR)
• Vel'Koz (48.1% WR)
• Senna (48.2% WR)
• Swain (48.3% WR)

Best ADC Synergies:

• Swain (58.7% WR)
• Seraphine (56.3% WR)
• Vayne (53.3% WR)
• Zeri (53.0% WR)
• Ziggs (52.9% WR)
• Kog'Maw (52.1% WR)

Essential Tips:

1. Collect Chimes when no minions are about to die to avoid losing XP
2. Harass melee champions with empowered auto-attacks when they last hit
3. Place health shrines (W) strategically - behind you and your ADC, out of enemy reach but easily accessible

Pro Tips:

• Time your roams with Chime spawns to maximize efficiency
• Use Magical Journey (E) creatively to set up unexpected gank paths
• Coordinate ultimate (Tempered Fate) with teammates for maximum impact
• Practice landing double stuns with Cosmic Binding (Q)
• Position aggressively in lane to utilize your strong early game poke

This guide focuses on essential information for playing Bard effectively in the support role. For advanced techniques, watch high-elo replays and practice the champion's unique mechanics in normal games before taking him to ranked.

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