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There are 2 main lines that are played with Bard: Ixtal or Bruisers. Bruisers is very strong with an early Sion, whereas Ixtal has highher potential with a large cashout and Brock to cap out. This guide will go over both, but Ixtal is recommended to be the default.
Leveling / Tempo
Below shows when you should level, and how much gold you should have leftover when you reach each level.
3
2-1stage
0gold
4
2-3stage
10+gold
5
2-5stage
20+gold
6
3-2stage
30+gold
Reroll for carries
7
4-5stage
40+gold
8
5-1stage
30+gold
Early Game Overview
Unlockable Units:
Bard: Reroll 4 times before Stage 2 Carousel
Orianna: 3 Piltover or higher
In order to play Bard, you have to unlock him before the first carousel by rolling 4 times. Ideally, you do this on 2-3 so you can hit your first econ interval a little earlier. If you are able to, prioritize playing 3 Ixtal to start your quest. When choosing the quest, choose one that you can reliably do. Some quests have huge payouts, but if you can’t complete it you are stuck at 0, when you could have been stacking up smaller quest rewards. Additionally, if you are able to field 3 piltover units on 2-7, you can unlock Orianna easily.
For Bruiser variant, field Sion early to start his HP stacking mechanic.
Leveling / Tempo
Below shows when you should level, and how much gold you should have leftover when you reach each level.
3
2-1stage
0gold
4
2-3stage
10+gold
5
2-5stage
20+gold
6
3-2stage
30+gold
Reroll for carries
7
4-5stage
40+gold
8
5-1stage
30+gold
Mid Game Overview
Unlockable Units:
Kobuko: 6 star levels of Bruiser, Yordle, or Invoker + Level 7
Nidalee: Field two 2-star Neekos in combat together
Skarner: Field a non-Tank with a Gargoyle’s Stoneplate in combat + Level 7
In the mid game, add in Vi + Orianna to compose your level 6 board. Roll to 3 star your 2 cost units on level 6 with excess gold. If you are looking to loss streak, put all your damage units together on 1 side so they focus down as many units as possible to save hp.
For Bruiser variant, your level 6 adds in Aphelios and Kobuko. Aphelios utilizes any excess AD items well along with built in sunder. Make sure Sion is targeting the same units as Bard and Aphelios so he can get takedown credit.
Leveling / Tempo
Below shows when you should level, and how much gold you should have leftover when you reach each level.
3
2-1stage
0gold
4
2-3stage
10+gold
5
2-5stage
20+gold
6
3-2stage
30+gold
Reroll for carries
7
4-5stage
40+gold
8
5-1stage
30+gold
Late Game
Unlockable Units:
Brock: Collect 150 Souls
Sett: 2-star Ambessa with 1 item dies
Volibear:
In the late game, after you 3 star all the 2 cost units, you should look to add in 5 Ixtal and then rebuilding economy to go level 9 and add in legendary units in place of Nidalee/Skarner. Qiyana is in place until you unlock Brock.
For Bruisers, after hitting your 3 star units, look to level and add in more bruisers and cap out with Volibear/Sett
Leveling / Tempo
Below shows when you should level, and how much gold you should have leftover when you reach each level.
7
4-5stage
40+gold
8
5-1stage
30+gold
9
6-1stage
30+gold