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[[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}}
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* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
__NOTOC__
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
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! 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
|-
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| [[#Level 1|1st]]
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +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)
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| rowspan="4" | 3
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| rowspan="3" | 2
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| 4
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| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
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| 5
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| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
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| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
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| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +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}}
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| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{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]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
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| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
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| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
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| [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{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  
; Hit points  
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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 [[#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.


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


; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}  
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}  
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* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
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{{div col end}}


{{H3|Level 2}}
{{Level header|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]].


{{H3|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.
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{{div col end}}


==== Select a Subclass ====
==== Select a subclass ====


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{{H3|Level 4}}
{{Level header|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]].


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


; {{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{Pass|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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* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
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{{H3|Level 6}}
{{Level header|6}}


; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
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:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].  
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].  


==== Subclass Features ====
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Lore|40|noparent=yes}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Valour|40|noparent=yes}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{Class|College of Swords|40|noparent=yes}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
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*[[Magical Secrets]]
*[[Magical Secrets]]
| style="vertical-align:center;" |
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*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:center;" |
|
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|}
|}


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


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{H3|Level 8}}
{{Level header|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]].


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


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{H3|Level 10}}
{{Level header|10}}


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


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
; {{Pass|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]].


{{H3|Level 11}}
{{Level header|11}}


; Spellcasting  
; Spellcasting  
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{{H3|Level 12}}
{{Level header|12}}


* Choose a [[Feat]].
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.


==External Links==  
==External links==  
*{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
{{BardNavbox}}
{{BardNavbox}}
{{NavGameplay}}
{{NavGameplay}}
[[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