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Soraka vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Soraka vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) poke and (W) heals to keep ADC healthy against Bard's roam-heavy style.
Deny Bard's engage by controlling brush and maintaining ADC follow-up readiness.
Hold river vision to track (E) roam path and protect your ADC from isolation.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to poke before healing ADC, saving (E) to silence Bard's engage or block escape.
Hold (E) to interrupt (Q) stun or disengage portals, enabling safer ADC follow-up.
Synchronize heals with ADC trades to out-sustain Bard's poke and discourage his aggression.

Danger windows

(Q) wall stun angles from brush threaten your ADC's positioning and access.
(R) can isolate your ADC or stall engages; respect its cooldown to avoid picks.
Bard's roam timing after wave crash risks leaving your ADC vulnerable; ward river and track mid pressure.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if ADC can follow your (Q)+(W) poke and Bard lacks (Q) stun angle.
Deny Bard brush control to reduce his wall-stun threat and limit his engage angles.
Prepare to crash wave early to punish Bard's roam and keep ADC safe.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your (Q)+(W) poke and heal combo; contest wave only with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants (E) silence, crucial for stopping Bard's engage or disengage attempts.
Level 6 (R) global heal shifts fights; use it around confirmed ADC follow-up and river control.

Win conditions

Convert lane sustain into ADC access by landing (Q) and timely (W) heals to outlast Bard's poke.
Deny Bard's roam by crashing waves and setting river vision to protect mid and dragon setups.
Use (E) silence to prevent Bard's engage, enabling safer ADC follow-up and favorable 2v2 fights.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup