Patch 16.3b
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Bard Bruisers

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Bard Bruisers
Playstyle: 2-Cost Reroll (EASY)
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Unlock other Bard variants, you are okay with winning so Bard can print Bruiser units. Bard unlocks by rolling 4 times before the Stage 2 carousel. Aphelios is your ideal duo carry.
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Augment Priority
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Early Units
Item Priority
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Positioning Example
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Alt Builds
Flex Units
Stage 2
Roll 4 times before Stage 2 carousel. Generally better to do it on 2-3 so you can build your first interest gold. Prioritize Bard items.
Stage 3
Level to 6 and slow roll for 3* Bruisers. Play 4 Bruiser, Targon, and Bard. Prioritize Bard / Sion 3 > 1 cost Bruisers 3* > 3 cost 3*.
Stage 4
Finish your 3* and push levels for more Bruisers. Sett can go in at level 9 but the spot is flexible.
X tier (Situational)
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