Bard, the support champion, is capable of creating variables, but is not typically favored in professional play as it lacks a strong laning phase. Furthermore, the ultimate 'Tempered Fate' and the E-skill 'Magical Journey' are double-edged swords that can just as easily affect allies, making it a risky pick. However, since the 3R, T1's 'Keria' Ryu Min-seok has been actively deploying the champion, showcasing the mastery expected of the owner of a Worlds winning skin. In a legendary group filled with top-tier competition, he is currently riding a five-set winning streak.

During the first set against Hanwha Life Esports on the 15th, 'Keria' neutralized a dive intended for 'Gumayusi' Lee Min-hyung's Sivir at the 19-minute mark with a perfectly timed ultimate, turning the tables to secure a kill on 'Peanut' Han Wang-ho's Xin Zhao. Later, at the 30-minute Baron pit fight, 'Keria' isolated 'Zeus' Choi Woo-je's Jax with a surgical ultimate, effectively removing the threat from the encounter and paving the way for victory. While many experts remain skeptical about Bard's tier, 'Keria' continues to prove that this champion is a constant factor for success rather than a mere variable—while simultaneously raising the blood pressure of the opposition.