For optimal performance as Support Bard in current patch, use Guardian as your keystone with Resolve/Domination rune combination, achieving a 49.5% win rate across 11,037 matches.

Primary Runes (Resolve):

• Guardian
• Font of Life
• Conditioning
• Overgrowth

Secondary Runes (Domination):

• Deep Ward
• Relentless Hunter

Strong Matchups (54%+ win rate):

• Xerath (54.9%)
• Blitzcrank (54.3%)
• Brand (53.8%)
• Soraka (53.2%)

Weak Matchups (sub-48% win rate):

• Poppy (45.8%)
• Maokai (46.4%)
• Pyke (47.9%)
• Vel'Koz (48.1%)

Best ADC Synergies:

1. Swain (59.2%)
2. Seraphine (56.3%)
3. Vayne (53.4%)
4. Zeri (53.0%)

Essential Tips:

• Collect Chimes when lane is pushed or no minions are dying
• Harass melee champions with empowered auto-attacks during their last-hitting
• Place health shrines strategically - behind your position but within quick reach
• Avoid placing shrines where enemies can easily destroy them
• Time your roams with ADC's safe periods

Bard requires high mechanical skill and game knowledge to maximize his roaming potential while maintaining lane presence. Focus on map awareness and timing your Magical Journey ganks for optimal impact.

Remember: Bard's effectiveness increases significantly with team coordination and proper chime collection timing.

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