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| description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3. | | description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3. | ||
| image = Class Bard Badge Icon.png | | image = Class Bard Badge Icon.png | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ClassQuote|quote= | {{ClassQuote|quote=You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}} | ||
[[Category:Classes]] | |||
The Bard Subclasses are: | '''Bard''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Bards are expert storytellers, artists, and performers. Bards channel their power through song, speech, or performance to cast [[Spells]]. Bards use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score. | ||
The Bard Subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}, {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}, {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}} __NOTOC__ | |||
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{| class="wikitable nomobile" style=" | |||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression | ! colspan="6" | The Bard Class Progression | ||
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]] | ! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level''' | |||
| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''' | |||
| '''Features''' | |||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''{{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}''' | |||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Cantrips Known''' | |||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Spells Known''' | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 1st | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 2nd | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 3rd | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 4th | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 5th | |||
| style="width: 3%;" | 6th | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 1|1st]] | |||
| +2 | |||
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6) | |||
| 3 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
| 2 | | 2 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 2|2nd]] | |||
| | | +2 | ||
| {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}} | |||
| 3 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
| 3 | | 3 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 3|3rd]] | |||
| | | +2 | ||
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} | |||
| 3 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 6 | | 6 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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| - | | - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 4|4th]] | |||
| | | +2 | ||
| | | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
| 3 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 7 | | 7 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 5|5th]] | |||
| +3 | |||
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{SAI|Font of Inspiration}} | |||
| | | 4 | ||
| 3 | |||
| 8 | | 8 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 6|6th]] | |||
| | | +3 | ||
| {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}} | |||
| 4 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 9 | | 9 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 7|7th]] | |||
| | | +3 | ||
| - | |||
| 4 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 10 | | 10 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 8|8th]] | |||
| | | +3 | ||
| | | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
| 5 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 11 | | 11 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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| - | | - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 9|9th]] | |||
| +4 | |||
| | | - | ||
| 5 | |||
| 3 | |||
| 12 | | 12 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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| [[#Level 10|10th]] | |||
| | | +4 | ||
| | | {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]] | ||
| 5 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 13 | | 13 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[#Level 11|11th]] | |||
| | | +4 | ||
| - | |||
| 5 | |||
| 4 | |||
| 14 | | 14 | ||
| 4 | | 4 | ||
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| [[#Level 12|12th]] | |||
| | | +4 | ||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | |||
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| 4 | |||
| 15 | | 15 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== Class Information == | |||
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]] | [[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]] | ||
; Hit points | ; Hit points : At level 1: {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}} | ||
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}} | |||
: On level up: {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}} | : On level up: {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}} | ||
; Key Ability Scores | ; Key Ability Scores | ||
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells. | : {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells. | ||
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks. | : {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks. | ||
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]. | : {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]. | ||
; Saving Throw | ; Saving Throw Proficiencies | ||
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}} | : {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}} | ||
; Equipment | ; Equipment Proficiencies | ||
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | : {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}} | ||
: {{LightArmour}} | : {{LightArmour}} | ||
; Skills with | ; Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3) | ||
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}} | : {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}} | ||
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At | : You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2. | ||
=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] === | === [[Spells|Spellcasting]] === | ||
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: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels. | : Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels. | ||
== Level | == Level Progression == | ||
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits. | Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits. | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 1}} | ||
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | ; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | ||
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* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}} | * {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}} | * {{SAI|Cure Wounds}} | ||
* {{SAI|Disguise Self| | * {{SAI|Disguise Self|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}} | * {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}} | ||
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}} | * {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}} | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 2}} | ||
; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}} | ; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}} | ||
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 3}} | ||
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | * Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | ||
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==== Select a | ==== Select a Subclass ==== | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 4}} | ||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | * Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 5}} | ||
; {{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3 | |||
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus. | |||
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 4 | ; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 4 | ||
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | : You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | ||
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{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; {{ | ; {{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=40}} | ||
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]]. | : You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]]. | ||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; {{ | ; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | ||
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8 | : Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8 | ||
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; Spellcasting | ; Spellcasting | ||
:; Scaling Cantrips | |||
:: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|2d4|Psychic}}. | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | :; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | ||
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots. | :: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots. | ||
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* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}} | * {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}} | * {{SAI|Plant Growth}} | ||
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead| | * {{SAI|Speak with Dead|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}} | * {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}} | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 6}} | ||
; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}} | ; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}} | ||
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
==== Subclass | ==== Subclass Features ==== | ||
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|- | |- | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Lore|40|noparent=yes}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Valour|40|noparent=yes}} | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Swords|40|noparent=yes}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | style="vertical-align:center;" | | ||
*[[Magical Secrets]] | *[[Magical Secrets]] | ||
| | | style="vertical-align:center;" | | ||
*{{ | *{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}} | ||
| | | style="vertical-align:center;" | | ||
*{{ | *{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 7}} | ||
; Spellcasting | ; Spellcasting | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 8}} | ||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | * Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 9}} | ||
; {{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4 | |||
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus. | |||
; Spellcasting | ; Spellcasting | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 10}} | ||
* Gain {{ | * Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | ||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; {{ | ; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | ||
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10 | : Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10 | ||
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:; Cantrips Known: 4 | :; Cantrips Known: 4 | ||
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
:; Scaling Cantrips | |||
:: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}. | |||
:; Spells Known: 13 | :; Spells Known: 13 | ||
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | :: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
{{Level | {{H3|Level 11}} | ||
; Spellcasting | ; Spellcasting | ||
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{{Level | {{H3|Level 12}} | ||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | * Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
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* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI. | * '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI. | ||
==External | ==External Links== | ||
{{FRWiki|Bard|long}} | *{{FRWiki|Bard|long}} | ||
{{BardNavbox}} | {{BardNavbox}} | ||
{{NavGameplay}} | {{NavGameplay}} | ||