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{{ up to date | 2023-09-04 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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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
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{{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}}
{{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}}


[[Category:Classes]]
'''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.


'''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:
 
{{hlist|
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__
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
 
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 100%;"
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
__NOTOC__
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! colspan="6" | The Bard Class Progression
! 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%;" | '''Level'''
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Level
| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
! 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]]
| +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
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| 4
| 4
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| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 3
| 2
| 5
| 5
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| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| 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}}
| 3
| 2
| 6
| 6
| 4
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| -
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| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| 3
| 3
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| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +3
| 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}}
| 4
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| 3
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| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| 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]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
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| [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
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| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
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| rowspan="4" | +4
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| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| 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
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| [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
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| [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
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== Class Information ==
<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&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Hit points  
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{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 Proficiencies
; Saving Throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment Proficiencies
; 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 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 [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
: 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]] ===
=== [[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 Progression ==
== 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 1 ===
{{Level header|1}}


==== {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} ====
; {{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]].
: 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}}
:; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|1|2}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 2)''
; Spellcasting
:; {{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]].
 
{{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|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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* '''Spells Known''' ''(Choose 4)''
; New 1st Level Spells Available
* 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|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Sleep|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


=== Level 2 ===
{{Level header|2}}


==== {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}} ====
; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}}
* You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''{{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=30}}:''' Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.


==== Spellcasting ====
; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|1|3}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).''
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Spellcasting
:; {{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 3 ===
{{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.


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|1|4}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).''
* {{SpellSlot|2|2}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
; Spellcasting
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available:
:; {{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]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; New 2nd Level Spells available
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{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blindness|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|w=40|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility|w=40}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Silence|w=40|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


<center><h4> Select a Subclass </h4></center>
==== Select a subclass ====


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===Level 4===
{{Level header|4}}


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


==== Spellcasting ====
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* {{SpellSlot|2|3}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
 
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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 3
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 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]].


*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
{{Level header|5}}
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* {{SAI|Blade Ward|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
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{{HorizontalRuleImage}}  


*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


===Level 5===
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* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
* '''{{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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* '''{{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=30}}:''' You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8


* '''{{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=30}}:''' Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


==== 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 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)''  
:: 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]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}  
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; New 3rd Level Spells available
*New '''3rd Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fear|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feign Death|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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===Level 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}}.


==== {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}} ====
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* You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.


==== Spellcasting ====
; Spellcasting  
* {{SpellSlot|3|3}} '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)''
:; {{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]].


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==== Subclass features ====
 
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
 
==== Subclass Features ====
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*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
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===Level 7===
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; 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]].


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|4|1}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; New 4th Level Spells available
*New '''4th Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Confusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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===Level 8=== 
* Choose a [[Feat]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
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* '''{{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


==== Spellcasting ====
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* {{SpellSlot|4|2}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''


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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]].


* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
; 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]].


===Level 9=== 
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
* {{SpellSlot|4|3}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
* {{SpellSlot|5|1}} '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Dominate Person|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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===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.
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* '''{{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=30}}:''' Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10
* '''[[Magical Secrets]]:''' Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list


==== Spellcasting ====
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|5|2}} '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)''
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10


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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
; Magical Secrets
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: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list
* {{SAI|Blade Ward|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
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* '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}.  
; Spellcasting
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
:; {{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]].


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
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=== Level 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]].


==== Spellcasting ====
; New 6th Level Spells available
* {{SpellSlot|6|1}} '''Level 6 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''6th Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Eyebite|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|12}}


=== Level 12===
* Choose a [[Feat]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; Spellcasting
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; 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==
==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 Links==  
==External links==  
*{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
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{{BardNavbox}}
{{NavGameplay}}
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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.
Class Bard Badge Icon.png
Class Bard Badge Icon.png
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
Level Proficiency Bonus Features Bardic Inspiration Charges Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
1st +2 Spellcasting Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration (D6 Physical.png d6) 3 2 4 2 - - - - -
2nd Song of Rest Song of Rest, Jack of All Trades Jack of All Trades 5 3 - - - - -
3rd Choose a subclass Choose a subclass, Expertise Expertise 6 4 2 - - - -
4th Feat Feat 3 7 4 3 - - - -
5th +3 Improved Bardic Inspiration Improved Bardic Inspiration (D8 Physical.png d8), Font of Inspiration Font of Inspiration 4 8 4 3 2 - - -
6th Countercharm Countercharm, Subclass feature Subclass feature 9 4 3 3 - - -
7th - 10 4 3 3 1 - -
8th Feat Feat 5 11 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 12 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th Improved Bardic Inspiration Improved Bardic Inspiration (D10 Physical.png d10), Expertise Expertise, Magical Secrets 4 13 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th - 14 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th Feat Feat 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

Bard's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 8 + Constitution Constitution modifier
On level up: 5 + Constitution Constitution modifier
Key Ability Scores
Charisma Charisma for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.
Constitution Constitution for more Hit Points and better Concentration Concentration checks.
Dexterity Dexterity for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
Saving Throw proficiencies
Dexterity Dexterity, Charisma Charisma
Equipment proficiencies
Simple weapons, Hand Crossbows Hand Crossbows, Rapiers Rapiers, Longswords Longswords, Shortswords Shortswords
Light armour
Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
History History, Insight Insight, Medicine Medicine, Persuasion Persuasion, Religion Religion, Deception Deception, Intimidation Intimidation, Performance Performance, Acrobatics Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand, Stealth Stealth, Animal Handling Animal Handling, Arcana Arcana, Investigation Investigation, Athletics Athletics, Nature Nature, Perception Perception, Survival Survival
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
Charisma Charisma
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

Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration
Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a D6 Physical.png+1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3
Recharge: Long rest
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Spellcasting
2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New Cantrips Available
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New 1st Level Spells Available

Level 2

Song of Rest Song of Rest
You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest.
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Jack of All Trades Jack of All Trades
Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png 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

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Spellcasting
4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 2nd Level Spells available

Select a subclass

Level 4

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Spellcasting
3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png 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
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Font of Inspiration Font of Inspiration
You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.
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Improved Bardic Inspiration Improved Bardic Inspiration
Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now D8 Physical.png d8
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Spellcasting
2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 3rd Level Spells available

Level 6

Countercharm Countercharm
You and any allies within  Range: 9 m / 30 ft have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed Charmed or Frightened Frightened.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png 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

Level 7

Spellcasting
1 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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.
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New 4th Level Spells available

Level 8

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Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5
You gain one charge Recharge: Short rest
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Spellcasting
2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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
3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
1 Level 5 Spell Slots.png 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.
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  • New 5th Level Spells available:

Level 10

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Improved Bardic Inspiration Improved Bardic Inspiration
Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now D10 Physical.png d10
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Magical Secrets
Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets list
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Spellcasting
2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png 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
1 Level 6 Spell Slots.png 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

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Spellcasting
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