Bard Bard

Getting Bard Bard from a chest was probably the best RNG I've had all season. After 35 games with it, I can confidently say this is the skin that finally made me understand why some people become Bard OTPs. The whole vibe just hits different when you're playing as yourself playing yourself.

The Q feels way smoother compared to base skin, and the animation cancel on your meep autos is noticeably cleaner. Your W shrines have this golden glow that teammates actually notice in teamfights, which sounds minor but makes a huge difference when you're trying to save your tilted ADC who's about to int. During a baron fight yesterday, my jungler said he finally understood where my shrines were because they pop off the screen so much better than Snow Day Bard's barely visible ones. And the ult? The golden freeze effect makes it super clear who's caught, eliminating those awkward moments where your team hesitates because they can't tell if the enemy is actually stunned.

Is Bard Bard worth it? For 750 RP, absolutely. My experience with Bard Bard compared to other Bard skins puts it right behind Astronaut for clarity but way more fun thematically. The recall where you just float there contemplating existence is pure comedy gold. It's not pay to win, but the visual clarity on abilities definitely helps in clutch situations. The skin aged incredibly well since release and still feels fresh.

If you're a support main who wants something that's both functional and entertaining, grab this. The price point makes it accessible and you're getting way more value than most 750 skins offer these days.