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Patch 26.20ARAM Mayhem · updated Changed for Mayhem in patch 26.20

Bard ARAM Mayhem Build and Best Augments

Bard, the Wandering Caretaker, is a ranged support and mage champion. In fights Bard is a fragile champion who deals magic damage while supporting the team, with healing in the kit. Here are the augments to take, the ones to skip and the items players finish with on patch 26.20.

Mayhem tier
Win rate (average 50.0%)
49.7%
Games analyzed
312
Pick rate in Mayhem
0.80%

Win rate and tier from 312 games on patch 26.20. See the full tier list

Quick answer for patch 26.20

  1. Orbital Laser augment

    Orbital Laser

    Prismatic
    Top pick

  2. Combo of 5 augments

    Build
    • Droppybara
    • Glass Cannon
    • Giant Slayer
    • Devil on Your Shoulder
    • It's Killing Time
    Recommended
  3. Void Rift augment

    Void Rift

    Prismatic

    Damaging enemies with Abilities creates a Void scar. If there is another Void scar nearby, both are consumed to create a rift between them, dealing magic damage and Slowing enemies inside.

    Recommended

In game, Hexgate puts a tier like these under every augment card you are offered, ranked for Bard.

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Skip

  • Ethereal Weapon

Build

  1. Lich Bane, in 49.4% of games
  2. Luden's Echo, in 46.8% of games
  3. Rapid Firecannon, in 43.3% of games

From 312 Bard games on patch 26.20 and the patch 26.20 augment data.

How to Play Bard in ARAM Mayhem

You play from the edge of the fight, aiming Cosmic Binding (Q) so it carries into a second enemy or the lane walls for a stun, then walking up to auto with your meeps. Tempered Fate (R) freezes everyone it hits, allies included, so throw it on an enemy cluster your team can follow up on or to stop a dive. Lich Bane and Nashor's Tooth with Glass Cannon push you toward an aggressive, auto-attacking Bard.

Best Augments for Bard

Top picks

Take these whenever they are offered.

  • Orbital LaserPrismatic

Also good

Solid options when the cards above do not show up.

  • Droppybara + Glass Cannon + Giant Slayer + Devil on Your Shoulder + It's Killing TimeCombo of 5 augments
  • Void RiftPrismatic

Traps to avoid

Look tempting on this champion but underperform.

  • Ethereal WeaponGold · 43.0% picked

What Bard Players Actually Pick

How often each augment was taken in 312 Bard games on patch 26.20. A pick rate shows what players choose when the card is offered, not what wins.

  1. 1Marksmage16.7%taken in 16.7% of games
  2. 2Mercy's Strike13.8%taken in 13.8% of games
  3. 3Zealot10.3%taken in 10.3% of games
  4. 4Rejuvenation8.65%taken in 8.65% of games
  5. 5Jeweled Gauntlet8.33%taken in 8.33% of games
  6. 6Ravenous Bind8.01%taken in 8.01% of games
  7. 7Eureka7.69%taken in 7.69% of games
  8. 8Upgrade Sheen7.69%taken in 7.69% of games

Bard ARAM Mayhem Build

The items Bard players finished with most often, from 312 ARAM Mayhem games on patch 26.20. Augments change what is worth buying, and so does the enemy team.

  • Lich Bane, in 49.4% of games
  • Luden's Echo, in 46.8% of games
  • Rapid Firecannon, in 43.3% of games
  • Nashor's Tooth, in 40.1% of games
  • Statikk Shiv, in 40.1% of games
  • Rabadon's Deathcap, in 23.4% of games

FAQ

What are the best augments for Bard in ARAM Mayhem?

On patch 26.20 the top picks for Bard include Orbital Laser.

What should Bard build in ARAM Mayhem?

The items Bard players finish with most often are Lich Bane, Luden's Echo, Rapid Firecannon. Adapt the rest of the build to the enemy team.

More Supports in ARAM Mayhem

ARAM Mayhem tier list · All champions in ARAM Mayhem · How to pick ARAM Mayhem augments · ARAM Mayhem overlays compared · Bard Arena build

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