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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=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}} | ||
[[ | '''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| | |||
The Bard Subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}} | * {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}} | ||
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}} | |||
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style=" | * {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}} | ||
__NOTOC__ | |||
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;" | |||
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! colspan="6" | | ! colspan="6" | 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%;" 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]] | |||
| +2 | | 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) | ||
| 3 | | rowspan="4" | 3 | ||
| 2 | | rowspan="3" | 2 | ||
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! [[#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 | ||
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! [[#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 | ||
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! [[#Level 4|4th]] | |||
| | | style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | | rowspan="6" | 3 | ||
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| 3 | |||
| 7 | | 7 | ||
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! [[#Level 5|5th]] | |||
| +3 | | rowspan="4" | +3 | ||
| {{ | | style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{Pass|Font of Inspiration}} | ||
| 4 | | rowspan="3" | 4 | ||
| 8 | | 8 | ||
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! [[#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}} | |||
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! [[#Level 7|7th]] | |||
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! [[#Level 8|8th]] | |||
| | | style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
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! [[#Level 9|9th]] | |||
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! [[#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 | ||
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! [[#Level 11|11th]] | |||
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! [[#Level 12|12th]] | |||
| | | style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | ||
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}} | |||
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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:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]] | [[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]] | ||
; Hit points | |||
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}} | |||
: On level up: {{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 | == 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 header|1}} | |||
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | |||
: 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]]. | |||
:; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 3 | |||
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}} | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | |||
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots | |||
:; Cantrips Known: 2 | |||
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | |||
:; Spells Known: 4 | |||
:: Choose 4 Spells from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; New Cantrips Available | |||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Blade Ward | * {{SAI|Blade Ward}} | ||
* {{SAI|Mage Hand | * {{SAI|Mage Hand}} | ||
* {{SAI|True Strike| | * {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Friends| | * {{SAI|Friends|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights| | * {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Light | * {{SAI|Light}} | ||
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion| | * {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery | * {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; New 1st Level Spells Available | |||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship | * {{SAI|Animal Friendship}} | ||
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane| | * {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Charm Person| | * {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds | * {{SAI|Cure Wounds}} | ||
* {{SAI|Disguise Self| | * {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers | * {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}} | ||
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire| | * {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Feather Fall| | * {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Healing Word | * {{SAI|Healing Word}} | ||
* {{SAI|Heroism| | * {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Longstrider| | * {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Sleep | * {{SAI|Sleep}} | ||
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals| | * {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter| | * {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Thunderwave | * {{SAI|Thunderwave}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
{{Level header|2}} | |||
; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}} | |||
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}} | |||
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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}} | |||
* 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. | ||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots. | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | |||
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; New 2nd Level Spells available | |||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Blindness | * {{SAI|Blindness}} | ||
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions | * {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers | * {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness | * {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts| | * {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability | * {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Enthrall | * {{SAI|Enthrall}} | ||
* {{SAI|Heat Metal | * {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Hold Person | * {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Invisibility | * {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Knock | * {{SAI|Knock}} | ||
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration | * {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}} | ||
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force | * {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility | * {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}} | ||
* {{SAI|Shatter | * {{SAI|Shatter}} | ||
* {{SAI|Silence | * {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
==== Select a subclass ==== | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; 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;" | ||
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{{Level header|4}} | |||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | * Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Cantrips Known: 3 | |||
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | |||
:; Spells Known: 7 | |||
:: 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|5}} | |||
{{ | |||
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 4 | |||
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}} | |||
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | |||
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8 | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | |||
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots. | |||
:; Spells Known: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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; New 3rd Level Spells available | |||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse| | * {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Fear| | * {{SAI|Fear|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Feign Death | * {{SAI|Feign Death}} | ||
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding | * {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}} | ||
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern| | * {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Plant Growth | * {{SAI|Plant Growth}} | ||
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead| | * {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud| | * {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
{{Level header|6}} | |||
=== | ; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}} | ||
: You and any allies within {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: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 ==== | |||
==== Subclass | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]] | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]] | ||
! style="width: 250px;" | | ! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |||
*[[Magical Secrets]] | *[[Magical Secrets]] | ||
| | |||
*{{ | *{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}} | ||
| | |||
*{{ | *{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Level header|7}} | |||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 | |||
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; New 4th Level Spells available | |||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Confusion | * {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Dimension Door | * {{SAI|Dimension Door}} | ||
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement | * {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}} | ||
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility | * {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Polymorph | * {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
{{Level header|8}} | |||
* Choose a [[Feat]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 5 | |||
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
{{ | ; Spellcasting | ||
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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: 3 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot. | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 | |||
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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]]. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available: | *New '''5th Level Spells''' available: | ||
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | {{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}} | ||
* {{SAI|Dominate Person | * {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration | * {{SAI|Greater Restoration}} | ||
* {{SAI|Hold Monster | * {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds | * {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}} | ||
* {{SAI|Planar Binding | * {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Seeming | * {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}} | ||
{{div col end}} | {{div col end}} | ||
{{Level header|10}} | |||
* Gain {{Pass|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | |||
= | ; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} | ||
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10 | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; Magical Secrets | |||
: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list | |||
{{HorizontalRuleImage}} | {{HorizontalRuleImage}} | ||
; Spellcasting | |||
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 | |||
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Cantrips Known: 4 | |||
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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: 1 | |||
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot. | |||
:; Spells Known: 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 | * {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}} | ||
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance | * {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}} | ||
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* Choose a [[Feat]]. | |||
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; Spellcasting | |||
:; Spells Known: 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== | ==Notes== | ||
* '''{{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}} | |||
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[[Category:Classes]] |
Revision as of 20:31, 15 May 2024
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.
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.
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:
Bard Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | ||||||||||
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Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Bardic Inspiration Charges | Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
1st | +2 | , ( d6) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
2nd | , | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
3rd | , | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | |||
4th | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |||
5th | +3 | ( d8), | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | |
6th | , | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | |||
7th | - | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | |||
8th | 5 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | |||
9th | +4 | - | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | ||
10th | ( d10), , Magical Secrets | 4 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | ||
11th | - | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
12th | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.
Class information
- Hit points
- At level 1: 8 + modifier
- On level up: 5 + modifier
- Key Ability Scores
- for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.
- for more Hit Points and better Concentration checks.
- for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
- Saving Throw proficiencies
- ,
- Equipment proficiencies
- Simple weapons, , , ,
- Light armour
- Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
- , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
- You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
- Starting Equipment
- Hand Crossbow, Simple Jerkin, Leather Boots, an Instrument chosen during character creation
Spellcasting
For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: Bard/Spells.
- Spellcasting Ability
- Known spells
- Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
Level progression
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1
- Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3
- Recharge: Long rest
- Spellcasting
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- Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
- You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
- Cantrips Known: 2
- Choose 2 Cantrips from the Bard Spell List.
- Spells Known: 4
- Choose 4 Spells from the Bard Spell List.
- New Cantrips Available
- New 1st Level Spells Available
Level 2
- You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest.
- Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.
- Spellcasting
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- Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
- You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 5
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
Level 3
- Gain Skills you are Proficient in. in 2
- Spellcasting
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- Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
- You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
- Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
- You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
- Spells Known: 6
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
- New 2nd Level Spells available
Select a subclass
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Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
- Spellcasting
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- Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
- You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
- Cantrips Known: 3
- Choose 1 additional cantrip from the Bard Spell List.
- Spells Known: 7
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 5
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4
- You gain one charge Recharge: Short rest
- You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.
- Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d8
- Spellcasting
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- Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
- You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
- Spells Known:8
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
- New 3rd Level Spells available
Level 6
- You and any allies within Range: 9 m / 30 ft have Advantage on Saving Throws against being or .
- Spellcasting
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- Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
- You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known:9
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Subclass features
College of Lore | College of Valour | College of Swords |
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Level 7
- Spellcasting
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- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
- You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 10
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
- New 4th Level Spells available
Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5
- You gain one charge Recharge: Short rest
- Spellcasting
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- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
- You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 11
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 9
- Spellcasting
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- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
- You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
- Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
- You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 12
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
- New 5th Level Spells available:
Level 10
- Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
- Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d10
- Magical Secrets
- Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets list
- Spellcasting
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- Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
- You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
- Cantrips Known: 4
- Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the Bard Spell List.
- Spells Known: 13
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 11
- Spellcasting
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- Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
- You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
- Spells Known: 14
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
- New 6th Level Spells available
Level 12
- Choose a Feat.
- Spellcasting
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- Spells Known: 15
- Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
- Replacement Spell (Optional)
- Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Notes
- Bardic Inspiration Charge increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
External links
Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki