NerfSUPPORTBard Nerfed in Patch 26.13
Bard's damage has been reduced to make tank builds less powerful.
Confidence:medium
For whom:
Support playersteams relying on tanky supports
Summary & Impact
Reduced damage may affect tank builds.
Could shift playstyle towards utility.
Detailed Patch Notes
Passive - Traveler's Call
Damage Per Meep: 35 (+10 per 5 Chimes) (+40% AP) ⇒ 30 (+6 per 5 Chimes) (+40% AP)
Official Patch Notes Evidence
champion changes
“Bard has been a tanky roaming meta staple for much of the season, so we're trimming his damage”
What It Means
Support
Reduced damage may affect tank builds.
Top Lane
Not directly affected by this change.
Change History
Bard’s full patch historyPatch 26.18Bard's durability has been reduced.
NerfPatch 25.21Bard's healing and movement speed from Caretaker's Shrine have been increased.
BuffPatch 25.12Bard's movement speed has been increased.
BuffPatch 14.4Bard's attack speed and passive damage have been increased, while Q damage has been slightly adjusted.
Buff
