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Rakan vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard

Rakan vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control and fog to threaten (W) engage angles with ADC follow-up.
Protect ADC from (Q) wall-stun by denying his brush and vision line.
Leverage mobility to contest river vision and match Bard's roam timing.

Trading pattern

Engage with (W) dash into knockup, then retreat or re-engage using (E) shield.
Hold (E) to peel (Q) stun or to reposition after engage.
Deny Bard brush control to limit his (Q) stun angles and ADC poke follow-up.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) wall-stun angles from brush and fog for ADC safety.
Avoid overextending when (R) ultimate is available to prevent pick or disengage.
Watch for Bard's roam timing after wave crash; maintain vision to protect ADC.

Early game

Win level 2 by syncing (W)+(E) engage with ADC knockup for strong trades.
Hold brush to threaten knockups while keeping (E) ready for peel or re-engage.
Crash wave before Bard's roam windows to punish his ADC isolation risk.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (W)+(E) combo for strong engage and ADC follow-up trades.
Level 3 adds (Q) heal/poke, increasing sustain and lane pressure around brush.
Level 6 charm (R) enables multi-target engage or peel, turning skirmishes decisively.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and engage windows into ADC access and denied enemy ADC positioning.
Use mobility to set river vision and prepare dragon fights around Bard's roam cooldowns.
Coordinate level 6 charm engages with ADC follow-up to secure lane dominance and objective control.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup