Tier: CWin45.62%Pick3.69%Games: 439KDA: 4.05Score: 33.19
Bard is ranked C Tier and has a 45.62% win rate in LoL ARAM Patch 25.S1.3. We've analyzed 439 Bard games to compile our statistical Bard ARAM Build Guide. For items, our build recommends: Luden's Companion, Statikk Shiv, Sorcerer's Shoes, Rapid Firecannon, Lich Bane, and Nashor's Tooth. For runes, the strongest choice is Domination (Primary) with Dark Harvest (Keystone), and Precision (Secondary). The optimal Summoner Spells for this build are Flash and Mark. Starting items should include Lost Chapter and Health Potion. Bard's Best ARAM matchups include Zed, Briar, and Corki. Bard's Best ARAM counters are Hwei, Sett, and Samira.
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Bard Summoner Spells
![Flash](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerFlash.png)
![Mark](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerSnowball.png)
Win %
Pick %
46%
100%
46%
49%
![Ghost](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerHaste.png)
40%
14%
![Exhaust](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerExhaust.png)
44%
11%
![Barrier](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerBarrier.png)
53%
9%
![Ignite](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/spell/SummonerDot.png)
45%
9%
Bard Starting Items
Win %
Buy %
![Lost Chapter](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3802.png)
![Health Potion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/2003.png)
4
46%
49%
![Rectrix](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/6690.png)
![Scout's Slingshot](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3144.png)
53%
14%
Bard Runes
Win %
Pick %
46%
55%
48%
15%
39%
3%
48%
2%
Bard Items
![Luden's Companion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/6655.png)
47%
![Statikk Shiv](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3087.png)
48%
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3020.png)
45%
![Rapid Firecannon](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3094.png)
50%
![Lich Bane](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3100.png)
46%
![Nashor's Tooth](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3115.png)
47%
![Elixir of Sorcery](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/2139.png)
65%
Bard Skill Order
![]() | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
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![]() | R | R | R |
Bard Item Purchase Order
![Lost Chapter](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3802.png)
![Hextech Alternator](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3145.png)
![Luden's Companion](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/6655.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
![Rectrix](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/6690.png)
![Scout's Slingshot](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3144.png)
![Pickaxe](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/1037.png)
![Statikk Shiv](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3087.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
![Boots](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/1001.png)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3020.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
![Scout's Slingshot](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3144.png)
![Zeal](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3086.png)
![Rapid Firecannon](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3094.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
![Sheen](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3057.png)
![Aether Wisp](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3113.png)
![Lich Bane](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3100.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
![Recurve Bow](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/1043.png)
![Nashor's Tooth](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3115.png)
![coin](https://www.metasrc.com/assets/v/6.10.15/images/tft/coin.png)
Bard Situational Items
Win %
Buy %
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3089.png)
51%
19%
![Stormsurge](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/4646.png)
53%
18%
![Shadowflame](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/4645.png)
48%
14%
![Blade of The Ruined King](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3153.png)
47%
14%
![Heartsteel](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3084.png)
49%
9%
![Kraken Slayer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/6672.png)
27%
9%
Bard Boots
Win %
Buy %
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3020.png)
45%
44%
![Berserker's Greaves](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3006.png)
44%
23%
![Mercury's Treads](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3111.png)
52%
10%
![Ionian Boots of Lucidity](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3158.png)
52%
7%
![Boots of Swiftness](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3009.png)
59%
5%
![Plated Steelcaps](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/item/3047.png)
33%
2%
Below Average Bard Duo Champions in ARAM(under 49% win rate with Bard)
Best Champions to Counter Bard in ARAM(under 49% win rate for Bard)
![Hwei, the Visionary](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Hwei.png)
-21.7
![Sett, the Boss](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Sett.png)
-21.7
![Samira, the Desert Rose](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Samira.png)
-19.6
![Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Ahri.png)
-19.0
![Ezreal, the Prodigal Explorer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Ezreal.png)
-19.0
![Kha'Zix, the Voidreaver](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Khazix.png)
-19.0
![Malzahar, the Prophet of the Void](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Malzahar.png)
-19.0
![Yuumi, the Magical Cat](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Yuumi.png)
-19.0
![Yasuo, the Unforgiven](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Yasuo.png)
-17.2
![Anivia, the Cryophoenix](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Anivia.png)
-15.7
![Aurora, the Witch Between Worlds](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Aurora.png)
-15.7
![Brand, the Burning Vengeance](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Brand.png)
-15.7
![Darius, the Hand of Noxus](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Darius.png)
-15.7
![Garen, The Might of Demacia](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Garen.png)
-15.7
![Hecarim, the Shadow of War](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Hecarim.png)
-15.7
![Jarvan IV, the Exemplar of Demacia](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/JarvanIV.png)
-15.7
![Karthus, the Deathsinger](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Karthus.png)
-15.7
![Kayn, the Shadow Reaper](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Kayn.png)
-15.7
![Nilah, the Joy Unbound](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Nilah.png)
-15.7
![Orianna, the Lady of Clockwork](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Orianna.png)
-15.7
![Poppy, Keeper of the Hammer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Poppy.png)
-15.7
![Renata Glasc, the Chem-Baroness](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Renata.png)
-15.7
![Renekton, the Butcher of the Sands](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Renekton.png)
-15.7
![Riven, the Exile](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Riven.png)
-15.7
![Shyvana, the Half-Dragon](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Shyvana.png)
-15.7
![Skarner, the Primordial Sovereign](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Skarner.png)
-15.7
![Xayah, the Rebel](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Xayah.png)
-15.7
![Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Gangplank.png)
-13.3
![Jax, Grandmaster at Arms](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Jax.png)
-12.6
![Shaco, the Demon Jester](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Shaco.png)
-12.6
![Swain, the Noxian Grand General](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Swain.png)
-12.6
![Annie, the Dark Child](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Annie.png)
-11.5
![Thresh, the Chain Warden](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Thresh.png)
-11.5
![Ziggs, the Hexplosives Expert](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Ziggs.png)
-11.5
![Lulu, the Fae Sorceress](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Lulu.png)
-10.9
![Gragas, the Rabble Rouser](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Gragas.png)
-10.5
![Ashe, the Frost Archer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Ashe.png)
-9.7
![Aphelios, the Weapon of the Faithful](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Aphelios.png)
-9.0
![Irelia, the Blade Dancer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Irelia.png)
-9.0
![Kassadin, the Void Walker](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Kassadin.png)
-9.0
![Kog'Maw, the Mouth of the Abyss](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/KogMaw.png)
-9.0
![Rakan, The Charmer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Rakan.png)
-9.0
![Zac, the Secret Weapon](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Zac.png)
-9.0
![Senna, the Redeemer](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Senna.png)
-8.1
![Varus, the Arrow of Retribution](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Varus.png)
-8.1
![Draven, the Glorious Executioner](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Draven.png)
-7.8
![Mel, the Soul's Reflection](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Mel.png)
-7.8
![Zilean, the Chronokeeper](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Zilean.png)
-7.8
![Kindred, The Eternal Hunters](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Kindred.png)
-7.3
![Shen, the Eye of Twilight](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Shen.png)
-7.3
![Volibear, the Relentless Storm](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Volibear.png)
-7.3
![Xerath, the Magus Ascendant](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Xerath.png)
-7.3
![Leona, the Radiant Dawn](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Leona.png)
-6.9
![Azir, the Emperor of the Sands](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Azir.png)
-6.1
![Rell, the Iron Maiden](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Rell.png)
-6.1
![Twisted Fate, the Card Master](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/TwistedFate.png)
-6.1
![Udyr, the Spirit Walker](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Udyr.png)
-6.1
![Urgot, the Dreadnought](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Urgot.png)
-6.1
![Zoe, the Aspect of Twilight](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Zoe.png)
-6.1
![Blitzcrank, the Great Steam Golem](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Blitzcrank.png)
-5.2
![Karma, the Enlightened One](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Karma.png)
-5.2
![Nautilus, the Titan of the Depths](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Nautilus.png)
-5.2
![LeBlanc, the Deceiver](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Leblanc.png)
-5.0
![Neeko, the Curious Chameleon](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Neeko.png)
-4.6
![Qiyana, Empress of the Elements](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Qiyana.png)
-4.6
![Viego, The Ruined King](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Viego.png)
-4.6
![Milio, The Gentle Flame](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Milio.png)
-3.5
![Nunu, the Boy and His Yeti](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Nunu.png)
-3.5
![Malphite, Shard of the Monolith](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Malphite.png)
-3.2
![Braum, the Heart of the Freljord](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Braum.png)
-2.8
![Akali, the Rogue Assassin](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Akali.png)
-2.3
![Maokai, the Twisted Treant](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Maokai.png)
-2.3
![Ryze, the Rune Mage](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Ryze.png)
-2.3
![Seraphine, the Starry-Eyed Songstress](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Seraphine.png)
-2.3
![Wukong, the Monkey King](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/MonkeyKing.png)
-1.9
![Twitch, the Plague Rat](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Twitch.png)
-1.6
![Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void](https://ddragon.leagueoflegends.com/cdn/15.3.1/img/champion/Kaisa.png)
-1.2