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Anivia vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 9, 2026

Overview

Use (R) to zone and control brush access, limiting Bard's engage angles.
Prioritize protecting ADC from (Q) wall stuns by controlling brush and fog.
Leverage waveclear to maintain lane space and deny Bard safe roam windows.

Trading pattern

Hold (Q) stun to punish Bard's engage attempts and enable ADC follow-up.
Use (W) to block Bard's movement and force him into your (Q) stun.
Sync cooldowns with ADC to capitalize on Bard's missed (Q) or roam cooldowns.

Danger windows

(Q) near walls creates high-risk engage angles; avoid overextending near brush.
Roam windows post-wave crash expose your ADC; maintain vision to track Bard's movements.
(R) can isolate your ADC or disrupt engages; hold peel and vision around dragon.

Early game

Contest level 2 to prevent (Q)+(W) trade setup and secure ADC safety.
Deny Bard brush control early to reduce his hook angle and roaming threat.
Coordinate wave crash timing with ADC to punish Bard's roam attempts.

Power spikes

After level 2, (Q)+(W) combo increases engage threat; respect this window.
Level 6 (R) enables Bard to isolate targets; save key cooldowns to peel.
After first mana/AP item, use enhanced (Q) and (R) zoning to force Bard into defensive play.

Win conditions

Convert lane control into denying Bard's ADC access through zoning and brush control.
Use wave crashes to create safe roam windows and set up river vision for mid pressure.
Leverage (R) zoning in teamfights to force Bard into unfavorable positions and enable ADC damage.

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

Updated Jun 9, 2026New matchup