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Ability Augment reference · Patch 26.17

Bard

the Wandering Caretaker · Support / Mage

Mayhem map changes

Officially published champion-specific changes, newest first.

26.9ARAM: Mayhem

W movement speed: ~~20 / 22.5 / 25 / 27.5 / 30% (+6% / 100 AP)~~25 / 27.5 / 30 / 32.5 / 35% (+7.5% / 100 AP)
W ammo cooldown: 108

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Only changes verifiable against Riot patch notes are shown. Map-specific ability values can be checked in game files; no static source has yet been found that reconstructs the complete current sheet of generic damage and durability modifiers.

Champion abilities

Review spell mechanics, client descriptions, and mechanic augments backed by data.

PassiveTraveler's Call

<font color='#FF9900'>Meeps:</font> Bard attracts lesser spirits that assist with his basic attacks to deal extra magic damage. When Bard has collected enough <font color='#cccc00'>Chimes</font>, his meeps will also deal damage in an area and slow enemies hit.<br><br><font color='#FF9900'>Chimes:</font> Ancient <font color='#cccc00'>chimes</font> randomly appear for Bard to collect. These grant experience, restore mana, and provide out of combat Move Speed.

QCosmic Binding

Bard fires a missile which will slow the first enemy struck, and continue onward. If it strikes a wall, it will stun the initial target; if it strikes another enemy, it will stun them both.

Immobilizing crowd control

Fixed-slot augmentsBread And Butter

WCaretaker's Shrine

Reveals a Health shrine which powers up over a short time, disappearing after healing and speeding up the first ally that touches it.

Active healingAmmo

Fixed-slot augmentsBread And Jam

EMagical Journey

Bard opens a portal in nearby terrain. Allies and enemies alike can take a one-way trip through that terrain by moving into the portal.

Fixed-slot augmentsBread and Cheese

RTempered Fate

Bard sends spirit energy arcing to a location, putting all champions, minions, monsters, and turrets hit into stasis for a brief time.

Immobilizing crowd control

Fixed-slot augmentsNo current augment explicitly binds to this slot.

The game only offers usable Ability Augments for this champion. This page does not guess the hidden eligibility list from static data.

Spell selected in game

Selected in each matchSilverIn-game valuesAdaptive WardStriking an enemy champion with selected spell grants you 7-12 (based on champion level) Armor or Magic Resist based on their damage type for 6 seconds. This effect can stack.

Selected in each matchSilverIn-game valuesBolsteredShields granted from selected spell are up to 60% stronger, scaling with target's missing Health. Most effective at 30% max health.

Selected in each matchGoldIn-game valuesBONK!Attacks and Abilities empowered by selected spell deal an additional 30% damage to the target and nearby enemies.

Selected in each matchGoldIn-game valuesChain ReactionIf a champion you Knock Back with selected spell hits another champion, they are Knocked Up for 0.5 seconds and are dealt 100-400 (based on champion level) magic damage. If enemy champions collide with terrain, they are Knocked Up for 0.75 seconds and are dealt 150-800 (based on champion level) magic damage. Knock Up Duration and Height scale with your spell's cooldown. Damage is increased to 250% for Ultimate Abilities.

Selected in each matchSilverIn-game valuesDouble Strikeselected spell applies On-Hit effects an additional time.

Selected in each matchPrismaticIn-game valuesEcho CastCasting your selected spell sends a clone of the ability toward your mouse position and recasts it after 0.25 seconds.