Rune choice
This setup pairs Domination with Inspiration and uses Electrocute as its keystone. The highlighted runes and shards belong to this imported setup; inspect an icon to read its effect.
Build Bard Support
Runes, items & skill order
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Patch 16.20
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All servers · Patch 16.20 · 2026-10-13 00:48 UTC · Data sources
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Bard Runes
Bard Support Build
46.38% WR
Domination
Primary
Electrocute
Inspiration
Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Attack Speed
Flex
Movement Speed
Defense
Health Scaling
Summoner Spells
46.38%
Flash
Ignite
Items
Starting items
47.19% WR
3,829 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
50.52% WR
192 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
Redemption
55.97% WR
159 matches
Bandlepipes
66.67% WR
75 matches
Mikael's Blessing
55.36% WR
56 matches
Liandry's Torment
54.55% WR
55 matches
Imperial Mandate
50.00% WR
40 matches
Fifth item options
Shurelya's Battlesong
33.33% WR
6 matches
Imperial Mandate
100.00% WR
2 matches
Dead Man's Plate
100.00% WR
2 matches
Dusk and Dawn
50.00% WR
2 matches
Redemption
0.00% WR
2 matches
Sixth item options
Imperial Mandate
0.00% WR
1 matches
Redemption
100.00% WR
1 matches
Skill priority
46.38% WR
Skill order
Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15Levels 1–5
| Ability | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
Q | · | · | Q | Q |
| W |
· | W | · | · | · |
| E |
· | · | E | · | · |
 R |
· | · | · | · | · |
Levels 6–10
| Ability | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | Q | · | Q | · |
| W |
· | · | W | · | W |
| E |
· | · | · | · | · |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
Levels 11–15
| Ability | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q |
· | · | · | · | · |
| W |
· | W | W | · | · |
| E |
· | · | · | E | E |
| R |
R | · | · | · | · |
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Champion win rate against each opponent, for the selected role and rank. Small samples are less reliable.
Bard Support build guide: runes, items and skill order
This Bard Support build covers League of Legends patch 16.20. Compare the selected runes, starting items and core purchases before the match, then adapt your later purchases to enemy damage and defenses. The source recommendations use the Bronze filter across all servers.
For Bard runes, this setup uses Electrocute with Inspiration as the secondary path. Check the highlighted stat shards as well: they are part of the rune page, not extra items. Hover or tap a rune to read its effect before deciding whether it suits your matchup.
The displayed Bard skill order starts with Q and prioritizes Q → W → E. The level-by-level grid covers the first 15 levels supplied by the source. Follow that sequence as a reference while accounting for what your lane or team needs. Item win rates describe completed purchases and should be read alongside their game counts.
Which items should you build on Bard Support?
The most popular core items in this Bard Support build are Dead Man's Plate → Locket of the Iron Solari → Bandlepipes. Check starting items and boots separately, then compare later item options against the enemy team. This is a reference for patch 16.20, not a fixed purchase order for every match.
Which runes should you choose for Bard Support?
For the selected Bronze rank filter, the rune page uses Electrocute with Inspiration. Review each rune tooltip and the selected stat shards before entering champion select.
How do you compare Bard builds by rank?
Use the rank selector to view a separate build and win rate for Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster or Challenger. Keep the same role when comparing. A small sample is less reliable, and a higher win rate alone does not prove a better build.
How this build works
Core purchases
The most popular core combination in the source is Dead Man's Plate → Locket of the Iron Solari → Bandlepipes. Treat it as a starting point: choose defensive or penetration options for the opponents you are facing.
Read the sample
The core combination has an observed win rate of 50.52% across 192 games. These are games that reached this purchase combination, not all games played by the champion. A completed build can appear stronger because winning players can afford more items.
How to play Bard: abilities and build guide
Learn Bard abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
Read the guideAbout Bard
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.