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Bard

the Wandering Caretaker

Support
Mage
Patch 16.15.1

About

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...

Recommended Build

Support priority
The Golden Spatula1

The Golden Spatula

7187g

Void Immolation2

Void Immolation

6000g

Wooglet's Witchcap3

Wooglet's Witchcap

6000g

Talisman Of Ascension4

Talisman Of Ascension

2750g

Everfrost5

Everfrost

2750g

Trinity Force6

Trinity Force

3628g

Suggested items based on Support role priority. Adapt to game state and enemy composition.

Base Stats

Health630
Attack Damage52
Armor34
Attack Speed0.658
Attack Range500
Move Speed335

Ratings

Attack
Defense
Magic
Difficulty

Abilities

Traveler's CallP

Traveler's Call

Meeps: Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough Chimes, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.Chimes: Ancient chimes randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.

Cosmic BindingB

Cosmic Binding

Cost: 60CD: 11/10/9/8/7s

Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.

Caretaker's ShrineB

Caretaker's Shrine

Cost: 70CD: 0s

Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.

Magical JourneyB

Magical Journey

Cost: 30CD: 22/20.5/19/17.5/16s

Bard opens a portal in nearby terrain. Allies and enemies alike can take a one-way trip through that terrain by moving into the portal.

Tempered FateB

Tempered Fate

Cost: 100CD: 110/95/80s

Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.