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Bard vs Rakan SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rakan

Bard vs Rakan

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Prioritize brush control to threaten (Q) wall stuns and deny Rakan's engage angles.
Use wave state to create safe roam windows with (E) and support mid or jungle pressure.
Protect ADC access by holding (W) shrines and positioning to interrupt Rakan's dash engages.

Trading pattern

Trade with meep autos and look for (Q) stuns from brush when (E) is on cooldown.
Hold (W) for ADC sustain and peel during (W) knockup engages.
Deny brush to limit Rakan's engage angles and force him into less threatening positions.

Danger windows

Respect Rakan's level 2 (W)+(E) engage combo when his ADC can follow up.
Beware Rakan's level 6 (R) charm that chains into knockups.
Avoid roaming on unfavorable wave states where your ADC is vulnerable to Rakan's fast engages.

Early game

Track level 2 race closely to contest or back off depending on ADC follow-up potential.
Maintain brush denial early to reduce (W) knockup threat and force Rakan to use (E) defensively.
Crash wave before roaming to ensure ADC safety and prevent Rakan from punishing your absence.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q)+(W) for strong poke and peel; pressure Rakan's engage timing.
Level 3 grants (E) for roam paths; use after wave crash to impact mid and objective control.
Level 6 (R) enables picks or disengages; coordinate with ADC follow-up or to stall enemy engages.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and (Q) stuns into ADC access denial and pick setups.
Use wave crash timings to roam safely with (E), applying mid pressure and securing vision.
Keep (W) shrines ready to sustain ADC through Rakan's engages and enable extended fights.

Tip: For Bard vs Rakan, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Support lane check.

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup