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Brand vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Brand vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use poke and brush control to deny Bard's engage angles and protect your ADC access.
Maintain lane space behind the wave to threaten (W) poke and set up empowered (Q) stuns.
Track Bard's roam timer to keep river vision and prevent ADC isolation.

Trading pattern

Apply Blaze with (W) or (E) before threatening empowered (Q) stun to maximize poke damage.
Hold (Q) stun until Bard or ADC steps into your fire zone for reliable follow-up.
Deny Bard brush access to reduce his hook angles and prevent surprise engages.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) wall stun angles from brush, especially with enemy ADC ready to follow.
Beware (R) stasis to stall engages or isolate your ADC during fights.
Watch for Bard roaming after wave crash; keep ADC safe and maintain river vision to counter.

Early game

Win level 2 by landing (W)+(E) poke before Bard can safely engage or roam.
Hold brush control to block (Q) wall stun angles and enable ADC follow-up.
Crash wave before Bard's roam windows to punish his ADC vulnerability.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your poke plus stun combo; use it to pressure Bard before he roams.
Level 3 completes your kit, enabling full poke trades and stronger ADC follow-up.
Level 6 (R) bounce punishes grouped Bard engages and secures all-in windows with ADC.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into ADC access by forcing Bard and ADC back with repeated (W).
Deny Bard's ADC positioning by controlling brush and wave state to limit his engage angles.
Use level 6 ultimates around river vision to secure dragon fights and favorable 2v2 skirmishes.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup