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Braum vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Braum vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (E) to shield your ADC from Bard's poke and (Q) to set up passive stacks early.
Control brush to deny (Q) wall stun angles and protect ADC access.
Track Bard's roam timer after wave crashes to keep ADC safe and maintain lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) mark and let ADC stack passive before using (E) to block Bard's poke.
Hold (E) for key Bard abilities or (R) to protect ADC from Bard's pick attempts.
Deny Bard brush control to reduce his (Q) stun angles and limit his engage threat.

Danger windows

(Q) wall stun angles from brush can isolate your ADC; deny brush control.
(R) can stall engages or picks; track cooldown and avoid clumping.
Bard's roam after wave crash risks ADC isolation; maintain vision and wave control.

Early game

Win the level 2 race with (Q)+passive to pressure Bard and enable ADC follow-up.
Hold brush control to block (Q) stun attempts and secure safer trades.
Prepare to crash the wave before (E) roam path to punish his absence.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) and passive stun threat; use it to pressure Bard and set up ADC trades.
Level 3 adds (E) shield; use it to block Bard's poke and enable extended trades.
Level 6 (R) provides engage or peel; coordinate with ADC for follow-up or disengage.

Win conditions

Protect ADC with timely (E) shields and use (R) to counter Bard's engage or disengage.
Deny Bard brush control and punish his roams by crashing waves and setting river vision.
Convert lane control into dragon setups and favorable 2v2 fights with coordinated ADC follow-up.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup