Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Ashe
VS
Champion 2
Bard
vs

38.8%
Ashe win rate vs Bard
Bard hard counters Ashe
160
Games Analyzed
38.8%
Ashe WR
61.2%
Bard WR
-900
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ashe
DamageAD
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Ashe
Level 6
Bard
Level 6
Ashe
1 item
Bard
Chime scaling
Ashe
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Ashe deals AD damage while Bard deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Ashe's Weakness
Ashe's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, hard engage. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ashe Win Condition
Global R engage, perma-slow kiting, Hawkshot vision
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Recommended Items
Ashe
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Bard's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Bard's burst
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ashe's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Ashe's sustain/autos
Ashe's Worst Matchups
Bard's Worst Matchups
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