Blitzcrank vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Blitzcrank vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use brush control and fog to threaten hooks pulling Bard or his ADC into burst range.
Deny Bard's roam windows by crashing waves and holding river vision to protect your ADC.
Prioritize engage angles forcing Bard's ADC away from safe walls or shrines to maximize ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Hold threat until both and cooldowns are down, then pull to initiate burst trades.
Deny Bard brush access to reduce his wall stun angles and limit his engage potential.
Coordinate with ADC to follow up immediately after lands, punishing Bard's limited peel.

Danger windows

Respect wall stun angles from brush that can lock your ADC for follow-up.
Watch for to isolate your ADC or stall engages; avoid fights without cooldown knowledge.
Beware Bard roaming after wave crash; ensure ADC safety and maintain river vision to prevent picks.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to enable + all-in with ADC follow-up before Bard trades with meeps.
Hold brush to create clear hook angles and force Bard's ADC behind minions.
Crash waves before Bard's roam timers to punish his ADC's vulnerability and secure lane priority.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks + kill threat; use this to force Bard back and zone his ADC.
Level 3 adds chase speed; use brush control to maximize hook angles and engage safety.
Level 6 silence disrupts Bard's defensive spells; engage only with confirmed ADC follow-up and river vision.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and picks into denied enemy ADC positioning and lane priority.
Use wave crashes to create roam windows and force Bard to choose between lane pressure or mid impact.
Establish river vision and coordinate with ADC for objective setups and clean teamfight engages with threat.

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