Watch This Guide if You Want To Play Bard Like a Challenger in Season 13! | Lathyrus

[@hendrick2988]

Don't quit making videos about Bard, you really keep me inspired and I find him an interesting champion, I am playing him since I found you and it seems great, my first 15-20 matches were terrible but with your 2022 guide and the explanation about how you should play the early game i managed to get some serious victories one after another.

[@hendrick2988]

Also, i know this will be a stupid question, can you give me some advices about how shall i get used to unlocked camera?

[@shortyboymoran483]

@@hendrick2988 i second this.

[@iiaras]

@@hendrick2988 there is no trick, you just have to play with it till you get used to it so play about 15 20 games with unlock cam on arams/normals imo

[@fredartchannel7508]

@@hendrick2988 start by playing unlocked and holding spacebar all the time unless you dont need it. one you get you to that you can progressively release the spacebar whenever you see fit

[@5carlson]

Yet again the legend brings some quality content. I'd love to see videos of you analyzing your own games like a VOD review as well. Best of luck to top 10!

[@LathyrusTv]

I dont mind creating such content, but the times ive posted coaching content it has barely generated views which kinda indicates people aint to interested in such content?

[@omsa]

@@LathyrusTv I personally love your coaching/analytical content

[@5carlson]

@@LathyrusTv that's fair, analytics do mean a lot and it wouldn't mean much if your efforts were for naught. Perhaps you could upload some in your patreon? I'd definitely continue paying the sub to see that kind of content.

[@LathyrusTv]

@@5carlson Thats a good idea and deff something ill look into doing! :)

[@rickholzel614]

​@@LathyrusTv if I could just give an idea here: I think a big reason coaching videos don't do so well in terms of views is, because the typical target audience for this type of content are usually people with the goal to generally get better at the game either to improve their solo q rank or some form of competitive goal (like playing prime league for example). Most people don't bother with vod reviewing or consuming long from coaching content on yt anyways and the ones who do generally look for coaches who teach basic role or game related concepts, so a channel of an otp might get disregarded as something that isn't able to provide value for most people. Now obviously you are able to coach ppl on more then how to play bard. Your competence at least includes: how to play support,how to play the game(macro whise), and how to approach solo q and improving in league... Sooo, if you were able to sturcture and advertise your coaching content so that not only bard players can get value out of this, more people will become interested and the views will go up. Hope this makes sense and isn't to abstract or hypothetical :)

[@ItSamiraclelol]

I definitely struggle against mages as Bard. I often end up sitting under turret and spamming w's to survive the poke. I would love to see a video specifically against these kind of champs just to see how to play it better.

[@void-bot8071]

Wait for them to use their abilities then use yours

[@ciastkod8502]

roam

[@limmatix1231]

It mostly depends on ur elo. When Ur low, mage players tend to throw their spells behind you, so dodging forwards (for example lux e) often works really well. U not only dodge the spell but U also instantly get an opportunity to trade back. Also bush control is very important. Often makes them waste their spells if U do it right :)

[@pascalschwerdtmann4397]

​@@void-bot8071😊

[@qeqsi110]

You inspiring me to play bard with this guide has indirectly ruined many, many people's afternoons

[@ritotron5752]

Dude I’m buying bard just because this video is so intelligently laid out. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@frentex7348]

Very well put together guide! Keep it up man

[@alinagrunewald3769]

This is THE BEST guide I have ever seen in my life. Thank you so much. I am more than excited to try your tips out! Bard

[@_lostclub]

Best support tip ever at the end. "Just dont use chat" lol.

[@rickdoctor5874]

The 30/30/40 rule was worth the whole video!

[@Xirtamification]

i feel my power growing watching this

[@arthurseddon3814]

I've been trying to get into bard but I'm new to support and I want to be able to make him work because he looks really fun when done well and this video was a really great guide on what I should be doing so now I can try games without as much int as there would have been. Hope thst made sense. Keep doing what you're doing.🙂

[@kpr2137]

From the stream, right now😁 Actually an amazing, crazy informative video. Thank you👍

[@connorhammond1376]

This guide is amazing!! I did a random champ sim and got bars to pick a main to play for the foreseeable. Got bard. This has helped massively thank you

[@seanphelan4972]

Loved that Leona tidbit with her ending up behind you. Hoping to take advantage of that ! Great video

[@SQUID_2259]

I love Bard and you are amazing!!! thank you for this guide!

[@yanpoo7496]

finally a guiiiiide , excited to watch it and learn tysm

[@watchuwant1560]

10:37 blew my mind I had no idea you could do that lmfao. Been playing bard for like 2 weeks

[@mahatmus]

I've rank from Silver to Platinum after watching you. Thank you for the guidance, master!

[@GryphShot]

Very solid and enjoyable guide, thanks for the video! Bard looks super fun, I've been thinking about trying him out.

[@nukefintv]

Thanks again for dropping this! See you on the streams!

[@pf.1396]

thanks to your videos in a month I approached the first 600 of Lan! ILY!

[@asdf3280]

Thanks for the great content.

[@adambromwich7114]

Wowowowow! Awesome guide super detailed and in depth, thank you!!

[@andrematzen1974]

Really great video very direct yet informative, covering just about all basics needed, wish you a great season as well

[@leifdering3600]

Hi Lathyrus, thanks for this guide- this is awesome! I'm an Alistar main but I also love Bard since it's a similar roaming playstyle, have been learning a lot from you.

[@malomo5680]

I've always been afraid of playing with bard, I thought it was really complex and beeing out of my range, now I climbed to diamond and getting higher thanks to you ¡¡

[@neisStory]

Ty for doing this! I dont have much time for the game but I love Bard and with your help I can keep up at least with runes and builds :)

[@thomasbuck6352]

Thanks so much for that video! Keep it up!

[@syzzy5407]

Really nice guide, ty man! ❤️

[@comilicious]

Love your work, thanks for posting this :)

[@babyburkin3308]

Thank you for your effort Lathyrus, I've learned a lot of Bardo from you ^^

[@BassWakil]

Bard is one of my fave champs. Thanks for this.

[@ArisakaMashiro]

Finally a guide

[@tannernguyen5391]

15:55 you can see a typical adc pinging their support when they die LOL

[@metalgauntlet3731]

I think casters are more popular in lower ranks because it can feel easier to carry than to try to feed an ally who may just run it down anyway.

[@xenio8736]

The last advice is the most important one: there are games you win, games you lose and that's it (and it SHOULD be around 50% of them). Learn to enjoy the game while losing too, because that's the goal of a "game", to enjoy ourselves.

[@mag1da]

hello lathy from stream :)

[@lucilavi137]

Lathyrus! Is that 30/30/40 rule from Coach Curtis? Both of you are the best out there. Love the content! Cheers!

[@LathyrusTv]

No we both have it from people smarter than us a quick Google search will probably explain it better than I can, it's a concept that covers most competitive team games/sport

[@junhokiim]

Hello Lathyrus. I just came back to league, I'm a pyke main and was bored of just playing pyke haha that's when I found out about your Bard Guide, I loved it. Just a question, Radiant Virtue is still the mythic of choice ?? League keeps recommending me Shurelya or Solari

[@LathyrusTv]

Locket or Radiant are both good choices! :)

[@Zanodia]

I think that I'll invert this and try grasp as my keystone.

[@j.bproduction4863]

does radiant nerfs change his build?

[@pedrinbalafina4122]

in the items when there is 1 ap or 1 ad and we build the hand thing instead of the other ones, what other items we could build to focus on the remained 4? 4 AP- boots, radiants, hand, nature 4 4 AD- boots, radiants, hand, frozen heart 4

[@krakenbetah5463]

Thanks man I figured out that pyke is the best support for me but bard or rakan are close back ups gunna see how I do

[@Julian-7X]

insane guide

[@kefakmne7]

thank you lathy ♥♥

[@diggerfdf]

Vou aproveitar aqui para dizer que o Narrativas é simplesmente sensacional! Continue com o excelente trabalho por favor. Não desanime. Eu também já pensei em mudar meu nome para Cassandra! É impressionante fazer o Cosplay de capitão Nascimento no melhor "vai dar merda isso aí" mas ninguém liga.

[@bartz4439]

i watched your streams... didnt see mid laner with smite ever.... my first ranked game xD

[@bohedog]

wow really good guide wtf

[@user-yt5ve3vz8v]

very helppfull video

[@anlasma7942]

Meowkai guide when??

[@LathyrusTv]

Maybe one day, just dont think i play it enough.

[@anlasma7942]

@@LathyrusTv can you give some advise for build tho? I love playing around my sapplings but new meta has been harsh on me. Can't find the same success as before

[@LathyrusTv]

@@anlasma7942 I rly like the ap mandate/liandries into demonic and other ap items, but u can also tank with swifties into evenshroud and such

[@Zulian0560]

Can u make an updated guide?, I see u use different runes and build

[@LathyrusTv]

I have a written guide that is updated regularly, video guide is made 1 time a year

[@Zulian0560]

@@LathyrusTv Where can I find the one u update?

[@LathyrusTv]

@@Zulian0560 www.mobafire.com/league-of-legends/build/lathyrus-13-13-euw-challenger-mid-season-update-544216

[@mkay55555]

Much love from germany

[@tsiscarface5566]

Hey Lathy, How would you play against heavy engage supps in like diamond? I always see you trading but im too bad to not get caught sometimes and that ruines my lane

[@LathyrusTv]

As i shortly mentioned in the video leone hug wall q behind if she e´s if hook play in wave if rell alistar autospace very important! :)

[@taodusea5580]

Hello lathyrus i am main bard to frenc i love youre vidéo Ty 😆

[@manuelalbertogoicocheamedi188]

gracias te sigo desde hace buen tiempo , saludos desde Peru !

[@user-pc6ov4me8n]

Hi Lathyrus, I don't know if you still respond to this video's comments, but I noticed that nowadays you build Abyssal Mask much more often than Force of Nature. Would you now recommend Abyssal due to how gold efficient it is, or is it situational?

[@LathyrusTv]

Hey mate force of nature got a rework since this video and is sadly no longer good abysmal is by far the best MR item in the game now

[@ernest8535]

Have you tried Aery ? I believe this keystone is overlooked on bard. It's actually better than comet which is sometimes played

[@LathyrusTv]

I dont rly like the sorc tree dont think it offer much for bard

[@KaKashiFan-gy1tn]

Great video

[@machinegunjay9784]

Lathy do you think legend tenacity is still the way to go, after it get nerfed on the last patch?

[@LathyrusTv]

I dont think so but time will tell might be a tad to early to rly say

[@TheRealSlobo]

Lathy you are awesome

[@Vega01]

TIME TO BRING HIM TOPLANE

[@Bighomer5]

rly helpful

[@manuelmanolo7099]

What armor item do you get against assassins? They neither rely on AS or crit

[@longcao5165]

I became a good Bard player tks to u ❤

[@doobers212]

Was on a three game lose streak watched this and won 5/0/6

[@jannol1269]

I still dont get bard. He is one of my most played champs, but I suck at him. No matter what I do, he just does no damage, his cc is unreliable and trying to create a build that makes sence seems like a nightmare. One thing I understand is that he is very fast with his heals, chimes and portals, he is good at moving around map and gangs, but what items are good for him? You showed us tanky bard, but it still feels so wrong. Tanks usualy build tanky becouse A) they have abilities that multiply their tankines B) have high base damage and the longer they survive, the more damage they do or C) they are able to chain multiple cc's through teamfight. But bard? He has no defence abilities, he quickly utilites all his chimes and building bard for more teamfight cc? He uses 1 ultimate, maybe some stun and slows. He feels very undervelming and weak. If for some reason your adc dies in 2v2, no matter how tanky you are, you go down too. Why do I feel like no other champ has this much of a item build issue? With most champs you can build pretty much anything you want and you just get a different flavour but with bard if you want to not be behind, you must minmax everything. At least that is my experience. I know that bard winrare is ok, but for some reason I dont get him at all. Instead I play yuumi. She has a lot of powerfull enchanter items she can utilize including movement speed and attack speed enhace, cc removal, burst damage....but bard? He has no item going for him, maybe except death man's plate. Some time back in the past I had build full movement speed bard. It was great. And the best item was some support item that gave movement speed and with active summuned ghosts that went towards nearby enemies and slowed them. It was fun an worked to the theme of : the faster you move, the more gangs, xp, chimes. Bard tank is a desperation move in my opinion trying to give decent stats to champion who has none. If only the item that gives allied movement speed if you heal them worked on you.. that would be a good item. I am just a gold so you clearly know more but still. If feels like building full tank Janna or brand... Weird

[@14dose]

never worth building anti but radiant? and also is dead mans viable?

[@LathyrusTv]

Deadmans is a bit of a dead item, but could potentially be good when they remove mythics in january. Locket and Radiant are both fantastic mythics for Bard

[@yrralperez630]

I still saved a lot of ADC butts with guardian.

[@stackoverflow5147]

Great video, content wise, but you could try speaking more clearly or investing in better mic. There were moments where i could barely understand you and sometimes i think audio completly cut off, especially in the beginning.

[@LathyrusTv]

Its my second language and good mics aint free, sorry i provided u free content...

[@stackoverflow5147]

@@LathyrusTv xD, sorry if i came off rude, English is my second language too and i'm not really good with pleasantries and all this stuff. I generally really like your content educational or not. That's why i would like it to be the best content it can be and for how much production value it can bring to your content i think investing in decent mic would make a huge difference, especially since like you said English isn't your first language so your pronunciation isn't perfect (mine is't either im much better in text) and this makes you hard to understand sometimes. Totally understand if you don't want to do this tho, sorry if i came off as rude once again it was supposed to be just helpful suggestion. Cheers and have a nice day :D

[@Steffsh]

I really like bard but having never played support before him basically I'm kinda struggling with matchup knowledge

[@LathyrusTv]

its slow but u learn by doing keep going as long as ur having fun! :)

[@Steffsh]

@@LathyrusTv thanks bro, ur one of my favorite content creators right now, love your mindset and personality, have a good day my guy

[@legendkilla023]

15:48 LMFAOOOO Lucian E's forwards and dies for it then spam pings Bard XD . ADC players are so shameless sometimes

[@witekk9965]

what do you think about ap bard?

[@never_save]

Thx but WHY VIRTUO??? i find it useless because i always run miles away from my team and ult first to engage....

[@drwexan7684]

Could glacial resolve work too?

[@7mriwantlightning710]

I built full Ap and just one shot people

[@georgemas]

Can you play hard in low elo tho? I really like the concept but I believe it's gonna fall of in bronze or unranked elos

[@LathyrusTv]

i legit have a bronze to master series on my yt channel?

[@h3l_l]

What do i do vs rell?

[@Pe4enka5544]

gj

[@bananajoe275]

One comment for the algo gods

[@25PDHarmon]

who is the artist of that high tide song?

[@25PDHarmon]

nevermind I finally found it. Kupla - high tide. It's the best song in all of your vids tag that shit with the artist lmao

[@tranquangthienphuoc]

I come here after playing with a bard. He left the lane and never come back, leaving me 1v2 for the entire match. The idiot thinks he need to roam all the time. In high leo, that's mean the ADC will be pushed out of lane or get dived, and he will be severely under level. So I have this mesage to all Bard wannabes: learn how the game works before picking up Bard.

[@LathyrusTv]

Hope u think i send the right message to the community?

[@megliotwitch6693]

bullshit, only good runes for bard is spellbook for the crazy baron steal