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* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
__NOTOC__
__NOTOC__
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 100%;"
|-
|-
! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression
! colspan="5" | 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%;" scope="col" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! scope="col" | Features
! style="width: 6%;" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 6%;" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 6%;" | Spells Known
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Spells Known
! style="width: 3%;" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" | 6th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 6th
|-
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" | +2
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| rowspan="4" | 3
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 2
| rowspan="3" | 2
| 4
| 4
| 2
| 2
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 5
| 5
| 3
| 3
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| 6
| 6
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 7
| 7
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" | +3
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{SAI|Font of Inspiration}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{Pass|Font of Inspiration}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 8
| 8
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 9
| 9
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| -
| 10
| 10
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
| rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 11
| 11
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" | +4
| -
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 12
| 12
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| rowspan="3" | 4
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 13
| 13
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| -
| 14
| 14
| 4
| 4
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|-
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 15
| 15
| 4
| 4
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| 1
| 1
|}
|}
<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 ==
== Class information ==
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; Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
; 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 character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
: 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.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation


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Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.


{{Level header|1}}
{{H3|Level 1}}


; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}  
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}  
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{{div col end}}


{{Level header|2}}
{{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 header|3}}
{{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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|}
|}


{{Level header|4}}
{{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 header|5}}
{{H3|Level 5}}


; {{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +3
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
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{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{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}}


; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{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&colon; 2
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
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{{div col end}}


{{Level header|6}}
{{H3|Level 6}}


; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
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! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
|-
|-
|
| style="vertical-align:center;" |
*[[Magical Secrets]]
*[[Magical Secrets]]
|
| style="vertical-align:center;" |
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|
| style="vertical-align:center;" |
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|}
|}


{{Level header|7}}
{{H3|Level 7}}


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{div col end}}


{{Level header|8}}
{{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 header|9}}
{{H3|Level 9}}
 
; {{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +4
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{div col end}}


{{Level header|10}}
{{H3|Level 10}}


* Gain {{Pass|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{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&colon; 4
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 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&colon; 13
:; Spells Known&colon; 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 header|11}}
{{H3|Level 11}}


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{div col end}}


{{Level header|12}}
{{H3|Level 12}}


* Choose a [[Feat]].
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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