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
Bard
VS
Champion 2
Nami
vs

49.9%
Bard win rate vs Nami
Skill matchup — could go either way
3,920
Games Analyzed
49.9%
Bard WR
50.1%
Nami WR
-6
Avg Gold Diff @15
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Nami
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Nami
Level 2
Bard
Level 6
Nami
Level 6
Nami
1 item
Bard
Chime scaling
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Bard is strongest mid game while Nami peaks early game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a utility style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Bard's Weakness
Bard's main weakness: ADC left alone, R can hurt team, complex roam timing. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Bard Win Condition
Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage
Nami Win Condition
W bounce trades, Q bubble engage, R tidal wave teamfight
Recommended Items
Bard
Imperial Mandate
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Nami's engage tool
Nami
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Bard's engage tool
Bard's Worst Matchups
Nami's Worst Matchups
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