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Bard

Bard Support Build

Runes, items & skill order

MageSupport

Patch 26.20

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Role
Win rate46.55%
Pick rate1.18%
Ban rate0.45%
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All servers · Patch 26.20 · 2026-10-15 10:23 UTC · Data sources

Build Bard Support

Keystone rune

Electrocute

Domination + Inspiration

Skill priority

Q → W → E

View the level-by-level order

Compare win rates by rank

Choose a rank to load its own build and statistics. Win rates describe different player samples; they do not measure how easy a rank is.

RankWin rateCore build sample
Emerald+48.75%1,614
All ranks48.43%5,055
Iron45.28%74
Bronze46.55%279
Silver48.09%552
Gold47.97%1,075
Platinum48.77%1,238
Emerald48.77%1,041
Diamond48.60%469
Master49.21%178
Grandmaster47.28%16
Challenger48.49%5

Bard Runes

Bard Support Build
46.55% WR
Domination Primary
Inspiration Secondary
Stat Shards
Offense
Adaptive Force Attack Speed Ability Haste
Attack Speed
Flex
Adaptive Force Movement Speed Health Scaling
Movement Speed
Defense
Health Tenacity and Slow Resist Health Scaling
Health Scaling
Summoner Spells 46.55%
Flash Flash
Dot Ignite

Bard Support Items

Starting items
item 2003
46.97% WR 5,427 matches
Most popular starting combination
Core items
item 3742
→
item 3190
→
item 2524
→
item 3009
51.61% WR 279 matches
Popular core combination
Fourth item options
item 3107
Redemption 53.96% WR 202 matches
item 2524
Bandlepipes 63.30% WR 109 matches
item 3222
Mikael's Blessing 56.52% WR 92 matches
item 6653
Liandry's Torment 58.67% WR 75 matches
item 3190
Locket of the Iron Solari 47.92% WR 48 matches
Fifth item options
item 2065
Shurelya's Battlesong 33.33% WR 6 matches
item 4005
Imperial Mandate 66.67% WR 3 matches
item 6653
Liandry's Torment 33.33% WR 3 matches
item 3742
Dead Man's Plate 100.00% WR 2 matches
item 3190
Locket of the Iron Solari 0.00% WR 2 matches
Sixth item options
item 4005
Imperial Mandate 0.00% WR 1 matches
item 3107
Redemption 100.00% WR 1 matches
item 3124
Guinsoo's Rageblade 100.00% WR 1 matches
item 3085
Runaan's Hurricane 0.00% WR 1 matches

Skill priority

Q
→
W
→
E
46.55% WR

Skill order

Most popular ability leveling order · source levels 1–15

Levels 1–5

Ability12345
QQ··QQ
W·W···
E··E··
R·····

Levels 6–10

Ability678910
Q·Q·Q·
W··W·W
E·····
RR····

Levels 11–15

Ability1112131415
Q·····
W·WW··
E···EE
RR····
Q Cosmic Binding
1
4
5
7
9
W Caretaker's Shrine
2
8
10
12
13
E Magical Journey
3
14
15
R Tempered Fate
6
11
P Traveler's Call

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

Read the full Bard guide

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 26.20, 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

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.

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 51.61% across 279 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.

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How to play Bard: combos, tips and builds

Learn Bard abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.

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About 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.