What type of update Bard really needs.
So, for the past few months I've been playing Bard; being a support type player, I was drawn to his design and his game mechanics. Upon my first game, I was wrecked. And so on for the next few weeks. However, after playing and learning strategies I became 100% better at playing Bard.
First, Bard can do two things so far, Top and Support, fairly decent jungle if you get a very good leash. Also I've won 9 out of my last 12 games with Bard, with very few deaths. Not to mention he is an amazing tank and can turn around any fights.
So, this is all bard needs: EXTRA TUNNELS! Bard is a "roam" support. You start with your ADC, but with trinkets everywhere and boots he can cover all areas of the map easily. Bard has one tunnel with a 12-17 second CD, perhaps, he could be given an extra stack of tunnels at level 1, 6, and 18. Or at least 1 and 6.
Also, buffing his shrine ability, to have some sort of vision, a little bit longer speed buff, and possibly a mana restoration ( mana restore for allies only).
Other than that, Bard doesn't need much. Maybe a little less CD and starter mana, but other than that he is OP!