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Swain vs Bard SUPPORT Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Bard

Swain vs Bard

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 8, 2026

Overview

Use brush control to threaten (E) roots and enable ADC follow-up burst.
Prioritize protecting ADC from Bard's roam windows and (Q) wall stuns.
Control river vision to deny (E) roam paths and mid pressure.

Trading pattern

Threaten (E) roots from minion angles, pull only with ADC damage ready.
Hold (E) to punish (Q) cooldown and avoid his stun angles.
Use (W) slow and (R) drain to sustain through Bard's poke and disengage attempts.

Danger windows

(Q) wall stun angles from brush create pick and ADC isolation risks.
(R) can isolate targets or stall your engage, forcing defensive resets.
Bard's roam windows after wave crash expose your ADC if river vision is weak.

Early game

Track level 2 to contest with (E)+(Q) pull only if ADC can follow up.
Deny Bard brush access to reduce his (Q) stun angles and roaming safety.
Crash wave to force Bard to stay and limit his roam impact.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (E)+(Q) pull trade, enabling strong ADC follow-up trades.
Level 3 adds (W) slow poke and vision, improving engage and peel potential.
Level 6 (R) transforms fights with drain tank presence and extended all-in threat.

Win conditions

Convert (E) roots into ADC burst kills by controlling brush and minion angles.
Deny Bard's roam by crashing waves and setting river vision for dragon setup.
Use level 6 (R) all-ins with ADC follow-up to dominate extended fights and secure objectives.

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

Updated Jun 8, 2026New matchup