Bard Counters
Who beats Bard in Support · Patch 16.13 · Emerald+ ranked
The best counters to Bard in Support are Poppy (54.0% win rate), Maokai (52.8% win rate), Senna (52.5% win rate).
These champions have the highest win rate against Bard based on ranked matchup data this patch.
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Best champions to counter Bard
These champions beat Bard most often in Support. Win rate shown is the counter's win rate in the direct Bard matchup.
| Counter | Win rate vs Bard | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Poppy | 54.0% | 2,775 |
 Maokai | 52.8% | 1,993 |
 Senna | 52.5% | 9,860 |
 Fiddlesticks | 52.4% | 703 |
 Tahm Kench | 52.3% | 2,932 |
 Zilean | 52.3% | 3,889 |
 Rell | 52.0% | 3,918 |
 Galio | 51.8% | 906 |
 Sona | 51.7% | 3,456 |
 Thresh | 51.7% | 16,785 |
 Morgana | 51.4% | 3,903 |
 Renata Glasc | 51.3% | 1,225 |
Champions Bard is strong against
Bard performs best into these matchups — avoid picking them blind into Bard.
| Champion | Their win rate vs Bard | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Mel | 41.6% | 1,802 |
 Ashe | 41.9% | 721 |
 Teemo | 44.4% | 477 |
 Yuumi | 45.8% | 5,893 |
 Swain | 45.9% | 2,677 |
 Xerath | 45.9% | 3,566 |
 Zoe | 46.3% | 1,032 |
 Neeko | 46.6% | 2,378 |
 Shaco | 47.5% | 1,696 |
 Lux | 48.0% | 7,310 |
 Brand | 48.2% | 2,714 |
 Anivia | 48.3% | 688 |
Bard counters — FAQ
- Who counters Bard?
- The strongest counters to Bard in Support this patch are Poppy, Maokai, Senna, Fiddlesticks, Tahm Kench.
- What is the best counter pick against Bard?
- Poppy has the highest win rate against Bard (54.0%) among champions with enough ranked games. To pick the best counter from champions you actually play, use the counter-pick tool.
- Is Bard good in Support on patch 16.13?
- Bard has a 50.50% overall win rate in Support this patch (Emerald+ ranked).
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