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| description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Bard is one of the playable classes of Baldur's Gate 3.
| image = Class Bard Badge Icon.png
| image = Bard Class Icon.png
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{{ClassQuote|quote=Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}}
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'''Bard''' is a [[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:
{{hlist|
* {{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}}}}
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! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Proficiency Bonus
! scope="col" | Features
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Spells Known
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 6th
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" | +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| rowspan="4" | 3
| rowspan="3" | 2
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 5
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| 6
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| 7
| 4
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" | +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{Pass|Font of Inspiration}}
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 8
| 4
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 9
| 4
| 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 10
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
| 11
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" | +4
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 12
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 13
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 14
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|-
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{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.}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
! style="width: 350px;" | [[File:Bard Class Icon.png|center|160px]]
| 15
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|}
|}
[[Category:Classes]]
'''Bard''' is one of the [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|Playable Classes]]  Baldur's Gate 3. Bards are expert storytellers, artists, and performers. Bards channel their power through song, speech, or performance to cast [[Spells]]. Bards' key ability scores are [[Charisma]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]] as their primary ability score.
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<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>
== Class Information ==
 
[[File:Bard Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Bard's default armour]]
== Class information ==
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
; Hit points
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key Ability Scores
: {{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|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
; Saving Throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{LightArmour}}
; 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}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation
 
=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: [[Bard/Spells]].}}
 
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_spells|Known spells]]
: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.


== Level progression ==
* Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: {{C|8 + [[Constitution]] Modifier}}
** Hit points at higher levels: {{C|5 + [[Constitution]] Modifier}}
* Key Ability Scores:
** {{C|[[Charisma]]}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.
** {{C|[[Constitution]]}} for more Hit Points and better [[Spells#Concentration|Concentration Checks]].
** {{C|[[Dexterity]]}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
* [[Spells|Spellcasting]]:
** Spellcasting Ability: {{C|[[Charisma]]}}
** [[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
* Saving Throw Priciencies: {{C|[[Dexterity]], [[Charisma]]}}
* Equipment Proficiencies:
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
** {{LightArmour}}
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Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
== Skills ==
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. This bonus increases as you gain levels in your Class and applies to all Checks for those Skills.


{{Level header|1}}
<span style="font-size:120%;">[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]]Level 1  [[Proficiency#Proficiency Bonus Chart|Proficiency Bonus]]: +2</span>
* Inherited Skills: Granted by [[Character Creation#Playable Races|Races]] and [[Character Creation#Backgrounds|Backgrounds]].
* Skills with Proficiency ''(Choose 3):''
** [[History]]
** [[Insight]]
** [[Medicine]]
** [[Persuasion]]
** [[Religion]]
** [[Deception]]
** [[Intimidation]]
** [[Performance]]
** [[Acrobatics]]
** [[Sleight of Hand]]
** [[Stealth]]
** [[History]]
** [[Animal Handling]]
** [[Arcana]]
** [[Investigation]]
** [[Athletics]]
** [[Nature]]
** [[Perception]]
** [[Survival]]


; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
== Level Progression ==
: Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{InfoBlob|{{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}+1d6}} bonus to their next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]].
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits:
:; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
 
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; Spellcasting
=== Level 1 ===
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 2
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 4 Spells from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Bardic Inspiration]]'''
* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 3''' ''(Recharge: [[Long Rest]]).''
* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).''
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; New Cantrips Available
* Cantrips (Choose 2):
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* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* {{SAI|Light}}
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}}
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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; New 1st Level Spells Available
* '''Spells Known''' ''(Choose 4)''
* New '''1st Level Spells''' Available:
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* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
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{{Level header|2}}
=== Level 2 ===


; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}}
* [[File:Song of Rest Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Song of Rest]]'''
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].
* [[File:Jack of All Trades Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Jack of All Trades]] '''[[Jack of All Trades]]'''


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* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).''
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].


; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}}
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.


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=== Level 3 ===


; Spellcasting
* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 5
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


{{Level header|3}}
* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).''
 
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).''
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Cloud Of Daggers Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown Of Madness Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
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; Spellcasting
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


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; New 2nd Level Spells available
* '''Choose a subclass:'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
|-
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}}
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Lore]] [[College of Lore]]
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Valor Icon.png|frameless|center|150px|link=College of Valour]] [[College of Valour]]
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
|}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
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==== Select a subclass ====
* '''Subclass Features:'''
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Lore]] [[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Valor Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Valour]] [[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords|w=150|h=150}}
|-
|-
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| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* {{SAI|Cutting Words|w=40}}
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 Skills:
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
** [[Arcana]]
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** [[Intimidation]]
* {{SAI|Combat Inspiration|w=40}}
** [[Sleight of Hand]]
* {{SmallIcon|Cutting Worlds Icon.png}} [[Cutting Words]]  
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
** {{Shields}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;" |
* {{SmallIcon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png}} [[Combat Inspiration]]
* '''[[Blade Flourish]]'''
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Ranged)}}
 
* '''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Duelling}}
** {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting}}
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
**{{MediumArmour}}
**{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
|}
|}


{{Level header|4}}
=== Level 4 ===
 
* Choose a [[Feat]].


* '''Ability Score Improvement or Feat''' ''(Choose 1)''
** Improve an [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Score]] by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature).
** Choose a [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]].
* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* [[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
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; Spellcasting
* '''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
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:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 3
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
:; Spells Known&colon; 7
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
:: Choose 1 additional [[Spell]] from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
 
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
{{Level header|5}}
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; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
 
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; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].


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* '''Subclass Features:''' None at this level


; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
=== Level 5 ===
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8


*[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
* [[File:Font of Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Font of Inspiration:''' You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Improved Bardic Inspiration:''' The bonus gained from [[Bardic Inspiration]] increases to {{C|+1d8}}.
* [[File:2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)''
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; Spellcasting
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
* New '''3rd Level Spells''' available:
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon;8
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
 
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; New 3rd Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
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{{Level header|6}}
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].


; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
* '''Subclass Features:''' None at this level
: You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.


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== Bard Spell List ==


; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon;9
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Cantrips
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" | 1st Level Spells
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
! style="width: 250px;" | 2nd Level Spells
! style="width: 250px;" | 3rd Level Spells
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|-
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*[[Magical Secrets]]
* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
|
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
|
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Cloud Of Daggers Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown Of Madness Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
|}
|}
{{Level header|7}}
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 10
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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; New 4th Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
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{{Level header|8}}
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 11
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|9}}
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|3}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 12
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
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{{Level header|10}}
* Gain {{Pass|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
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; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10
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; Magical Secrets
: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list
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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 13
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|11}}
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|6|1}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 14
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
; New 6th Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
{{Level header|12}}
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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; Spellcasting
:; Spells Known&colon; 15
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
==Notes==
* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
==External links==
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