Janna vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Janna into Bardmedium

Overview

Use to deny Bard's wall-stun angles and protect ADC access near brush.
Control brush vision to prevent Bard's surprise stuns and secure safe ADC positioning.
Shield ADC's poke and disengage with and to counter Bard's roam and pick threat.

Bard's near walls or brush creates high-risk stun angles threatening ADC access.
Bard's can isolate or stall fights, forcing you to hold for peel or reset.
Bard roaming after wave crash leaves ADC vulnerable; maintain vision and communicate roam timers.

Level 2: Gain shield plus knockup for stronger peel and disengage against Bard's early stun.
Level 3: Full kit unlocks peel and poke; maximize brush control to punish Bard's cooldowns.
Level 6: Use to reset fights and counter Bard's stasis or pick attempts with ADC follow-up.

Convert brush control and threat into denied Bard stun angles and safe ADC trades.
Use with ADC follow-up to disrupt Bard's all-ins or disengage attempts.
Ward river and track Bard's roam paths to protect ADC and secure dragon setups.

Tactical tip

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