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
Thresh
vs
49.4%
Bard win rate vs Thresh
Skill matchup — could go either way
3,566
Games Analyzed
49.4%
Bard WR
50.6%
Thresh WR
-44
Avg Gold Diff @15
Bard
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Thresh
DamageAD
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongAll game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Bard
Level 1
Thresh
Level 2
Bard
Level 6
Thresh
Level 6
Thresh
Mobility Boots
Bard
Chime scaling
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Bard is strongest mid game while Thresh peaks all game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Bard deals AP damage while Thresh deals AD. 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 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
Thresh Win Condition
Hook picks, lantern saves, flay peel, box zone control
Recommended Items
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 Thresh's AD damage
Thresh
Locket of the Iron Solari
Core
Build every game
Knight's Vow
Core
Build every game
Zeke's Convergence
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's Worst Matchups
Thresh's Worst Matchups
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