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Leona vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard

Leona vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten engages with (E)+(Q) layered stuns for ADC follow-up.
Protect your ADC from Bard's roaming by maintaining wave priority and river vision.
Leverage your engage and durability to force fights before Bard can roam effectively.

Trading pattern

Engage only when your ADC is in range to follow up on your (E)+(Q) lockdown.
Hold (W) for durability during trades to absorb Bard's poke and meep damage.
Deny Bard brush access to reduce his hook angles and force him into less threatening positions.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) wall stun angles from brush and fog that can isolate your ADC.
Beware Bard's level 6 (R) which can stall your engage or isolate your ADC for enemy follow-up.
Watch for Bard roaming after wave crash, leaving your ADC vulnerable without vision.

Early game

Win the level 2 race to enable your (E)+(Q) all-in with ADC burst.
Thin the wave early to create safe engage windows and deny Bard hook angles.
Deny Bard brush control to limit his (Q) wall stun setups and roaming potential.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (E)+(Q) all-in combo, increasing kill threat with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 adds (W) durability, allowing you to trade more aggressively and soak damage.
Level 6 (R) provides long-range engage or peel, enabling decisive fights or safe roams.

Win conditions

Use your level 2 and 3 power spikes to force all-ins with ADC burst and deny Bard roam windows.
Control river vision to prevent Bard's mid pressure and secure safe dragon setups.
Roam after crashing the wave to create numbers advantages and extend pressure beyond bot lane.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup