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Rell vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rell vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to hide engage angles and create multi-target lockdowns with (W) and (E).
Prioritize protecting your ADC from (Q) wall stuns and roam windows.
Control river vision to limit Bard's roaming impact and secure ADC follow-up.

Trading pattern

Engage from brush with (W), chain (E) stun, and use (R) to lock down grouped targets for ADC follow-up.
Hold engage until your ADC is ready to follow instantly to avoid overcommitting.
Deny (Q) by controlling brush and avoid engaging when (Q) is off cooldown.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) stun angles from brush and walls that can isolate your ADC.
(R) can stall your engage or isolate your ADC; avoid grouped fights without vision.
Bard's roam windows after wave crash increase ADC isolation risk; maintain river vision and lane presence.

Early game

Win the level 2 race by coordinating (W) and (E) engage with your ADC's damage.
Deny Bard brush access to reduce his (Q) hook angles and roaming threat.
Crash the wave after level 3 to force Bard to choose between roaming or losing ADC pressure.

Power spikes

Level 2: (W)+(E) unlocks your all-in engage, pressure Bard before he can roam.
Level 3: Full CC chain enables strong lockdown and peel for your ADC.
Level 6: (R) enhances multi-target engage or peel, use with ADC follow-up or river control.

Win conditions

Force committed engages with (W), chain CC, and create lockdown for your ADC's AoE or burst.
Deny Bard's roam impact by crashing waves and matching river vision to protect your ADC.
Use level 6 ultimate around ADC follow-up to secure dragon fights and favorable 2v2 skirmishes.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup