Bard vs Lulu SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Read Overview → Trading Pattern → Danger Windows first for the fastest Support lane plan.

Bard into Lulumedium

Overview

Trade with meep autos and look for wall stuns from brush when polymorph is down.
Use shrines to keep your ADC healthy through Lulu's shield and poke.
Punish Lulu stepping up for ADC access by hitting during her ADC's animations if she can't trade immediately.

Respect polymorph cooldown; avoid engaging while it is available.
Beware of knockup counter-engage if your ADC lacks immediate follow-up.
Avoid fighting when your is on cooldown, as Lulu's shield and poke become harder to punish.

Track the level 2 race and only contest the wave if your ADC can follow your + trade.
Deny Lulu brush control to limit her polymorph engage angles.
Avoid roaming while the wave is frozen to prevent exposing your ADC to Lulu's shielded trades.

Level 2 unlocks your + trade setup; pressure Lulu before she can shield and polymorph.
Level 3 grants roam paths; roam only after crashing the wave to keep ADC safe.
Level 6 enables pick or disengage plays; use it with ADC follow-up to isolate Lulu or stall dives.

Land wall stuns to create pick opportunities and roam to influence mid and jungle.
Use to roam after crashing waves, denying Lulu ADC access and forcing resets.
Keep your ADC healthy with shrines to outlast Lulu's shielded trades and scale into late game.

Tactical tip

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