Neeko vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use disguise and brush control to create unpredictable engage angles for your ADC's follow-up.
Pressure Bard's roam windows by crashing waves early and maintaining river vision.
Prioritize denying Bard's access to brush to limit his stun angles and roam impact.

Fish for roots through minions to enable quick burst with ADC follow-up.
Hold to counter Bard's or initiate when your ADC can immediately follow.
Deny Bard's brush access to reduce his hook threat and force him into predictable trades.

Bard's from brush or walls can stun your ADC; avoid overextending near terrain.
Bard's can isolate your ADC or stall engages; track its cooldown to time fights.
Bard's roams after wave crashes can leave your ADC vulnerable; maintain river vision and warn your ADC.

Contest level 2 to prevent Bard from setting up + trades with his ADC.
Hold brush control to block Bard's wall stun angles and protect your ADC's positioning.
Coordinate wave crashes with your ADC before roaming to punish Bard's roam attempts.

Level 2: Bard's + combo threatens trades; secure brush and ADC safety.
Level 6: Your enables strong all-ins and teamfight control; use it to create picks or disengage.
First AP item: Boosts your poke and burst, allowing safer pressure and better wave control.

Convert brush control and disguise into pick opportunities with your root and burst.
Use wave crashes to safely roam or set vision for dragon and mid pressure.
Force fights when Bard's and are down to deny enemy ADC access and secure objectives.

Tactical tip

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