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Bard

The Wandering Caretaker

About Bard

Bard, The Wandering Caretaker, is a catcher, mage, and support champion in League of Legends played in support on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Bard on March 12, 2015 in Patch 5.5. Bard uses ranged attacks and deals magical damage.

Bard has 8 skins in 8 skin lines. Bard has waited 563 days for a new skin, the 39th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Bard fills the catcher/mage/support role with ranged attacks, mostly in support.

Bard deals magical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Mages like Bard use spells to deal burst or area damage and control space in fights.

Bard's story

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.

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Latest Bard skins

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Bard's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Bard

Here is what Bard does well and where this catcher, mage, and support champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Team buffs and crowd control
  • Strong waveclear
  • Shields and peels for allies

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Limited income for items
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Lower damage output

Bard costs 2400 BE or 880 RP. Bard sits in Riot's standard price tier, which holds the majority of the champion roster.

Bard was last on sale 47 days ago for 395 RP (55% off). Bard has been in 1 weekly sale since March 1, 2026.

Bard FAQ

Release date, price and skins of Bard.

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