Bard ARAM Build
Items, runes and skill order from ARAM games, patch 26.20. What players build on Bard in ARAM, read from real games on the Howling Abyss: items, runes, spells, starting items and skill order, with Bard's ARAM balance changes and how the build differs from Summoner's Rift.
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Updated October 14, 2026 · By LOLValue Team
Best Bard ARAM Build in 26.20
The most built Bard ARAM build in patch 26.20 is Rapid Firecannon, Lich Bane and Luden's Echo, with Electrocute and Flash and Mark: it wins 50.0% of its 4 games. Most Bard players start with Lost Chapter and max Q > W > E. Over all 34 ARAM games we read this patch, Bard wins 32.4%.
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Firecannon + Lich Bane + Luden's Echo | 11.8% | 50.0% | 4 |
| Rabadon's Deathcap + Lich Bane + Luden's Echo | 5.9% | 50.0% | 2 |
| Statikk Shiv + Rapid Firecannon + Blade of The Ruined King | 2.9% | 100.0% | 1 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luden's Echo | 50.0% | 35.3% | 17 |
| Rapid Firecannon | 41.2% | 35.7% | 14 |
| Statikk Shiv | 38.2% | 23.1% | 13 |
| Lich Bane | 35.3% | 41.7% | 12 |
| Nashor's Tooth | 32.4% | 45.5% | 11 |
| Blade of The Ruined King | 20.6% | 28.6% | 7 |
| Guinsoo's Rageblade | 20.6% | 28.6% | 7 |
| Kraken Slayer | 17.6% | 0.0% | 6 |
| Item | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorcerer's Shoes | 38.2% | 53.8% | 13 |
| Berserker's Greaves | 17.6% | 16.7% | 6 |
| Mercury's Treads | 14.7% | 40.0% | 5 |
| Items | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Chapter | 47.1% | 37.5% | 16 |
| Dagger + Dagger + Aether Wisp | 8.8% | 33.3% | 3 |
| Giant's Belt + Ruby Crystal | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2 |
| Skill max order | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q > W > E | 91.2% | 29.0% | 31 |
| W > Q > E | 5.9% | 100.0% | 2 |
| Keystone | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocute | 44.1% | 26.7% | 15 |
| Dark Harvest | 32.4% | 45.5% | 11 |
| Press the Attack | 11.8% | 25.0% | 4 |
| Runes | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocute · Taste of Blood · Grisly Mementos · Treasure Hunter · Coup de Grace · Triumph | 32.4% | 18.2% | 11 |
| Summoner spells | Pick rate | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash + Mark | 29.4% | 40.0% | 10 |
| Flash + Heal | 23.5% | 12.5% | 8 |
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Bard ARAM Balance Changes
Bard's ARAM balance changes: +15% damage dealt, -15% damage taken and +20% healing. Riot adjusts some champions for ARAM only, to balance them for the mode's single lane; the changes don't apply on Summoner's Rift.
| Change | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | +15% |
| Damage taken | -15% |
| Healing | +20% |
Is Bard Good in ARAM?
Bard is D tier in ARAM in patch 26.20, 157 of the 160 champions with enough ARAM games for a tier. The ARAM tier list ranks champions by win rate, pulled toward 50% when they have few games, and a little by how often they are picked.
Bard ARAM Build vs Summoner's Rift
The items Bard players build more and less in ARAM than in ranked Summoner's Rift games (Master+), by the share of games each item is finished in. Only differences of 10 points or more are listed.
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Luden's Echo | 50% | under 2% |
| Rapid Firecannon | 41% | under 2% |
| Statikk Shiv | 38% | under 2% |
| Lich Bane | 35% | under 2% |
| Nashor's Tooth | 32% | under 2% |
| Item | Built in ARAM | Built on Summoner's Rift |
|---|---|---|
| Locket of the Iron Solari | under 12% | 59% |
| Dead Man's Plate | under 12% | 58% |
| Bandlepipes | under 12% | 24% |
Where the Bard ARAM Data Comes From
The build comes from real ARAM games read through the Riot Games API. For every Bard player we keep the final items, runes and summoner spells and, from the game's timeline, the items bought in the first 90 seconds and the order the abilities were leveled; games under 5 minutes are left out. A build is shown from 15 games. The full method is on the LoL ARAM builds page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Bard ARAM build?
The build at the top of this page: the items, runes and summoner spells most Bard players use in ARAM games of patch 26.20, with the win rate and games of each choice.
Does Bard have ARAM balance changes?
In ARAM Bard has: +15% damage dealt, -15% damage taken and +20% healing. The changes only apply on the Howling Abyss.
Is Bard good in ARAM?
The ARAM tier list ranks Bard against every champion with enough ARAM games this patch, by win rate and pick rate. The tier and its place are in the section above once Bard has enough games.
What does Bard start with in ARAM?
The starting items table above lists what Bard players buy in the first 90 seconds of their ARAM games, potions left out, with how often each start is bought.
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