Bard counter picking and strategies.
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Who Can Counter Bard?
Statistically, these counter picks have a Higher Win Rate in patch 11.15. The strongest counter would be Annie, an easy to play champion who currently has a Win Rate of 53.08% (Good) and a Play Rate of 1.97% (High).
| Win Rate | Play Rate | Ban Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | 53.08% | 1.97% | 0.37% |
| Soraka | 52.79% | 4.88% | 0.5% |
| Zyra | 50.9% | 2.87% | 0.41% |
| Blitzcrank | 51.68% | 5.49% | 2.33% |
Things To Consider When Playing Against Bard
- Avoid staying in a group of minions or champions. Bard’s Q slows the first target and stuns the second target hit.
- His stun also procs near walls. So, be wary of that as well.
- Never follow Bard through his “Magical Journey” ability unless you have vision on the other side. He could be leading you into a trap.
- Enemies In Bard’s portal can be pushed/pulled out by things such as Blitzcrank’s hook or Alistar’s headbutt.
- Unstoppable abilities (Assault & Battery, Paranoia, Unstoppable Onslaught, etc.) will make you immune to his stasis (ultimate).
- If Bard leaves the lane to collect chimes, take advantage of the opportunity to go all in on his ADC.
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