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{{ClassQuote|quote=Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}}


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'''Bard''' is a [[class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Bards are expert storytellers, artists, and performers. Bards channel their power through song, speech, or performance to cast [[Spells]]. Bards use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score.
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| {{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.}}
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<mobileonly>[[File:Class Bard Badge Icon.png|center|160px]]{{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.}}</mobileonly>
 
[[Category:Classes]]
 
'''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: [[File:Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Lore]][[College of Lore]], [[File:Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Valour]][[College of Valour]], [[File:Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Swords]][[College of Swords]] __NOTOC__


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The Bard Subclasses are:
{{hlist|
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
__NOTOC__
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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]]
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| 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%;" | {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges'''
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]] Known'''
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Cantrips Known
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[#Bard Spell List|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]]
| +2
| rowspan="4" | +2
| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d6)
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
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| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| {{Icon|Song of Rest Icon.png|24|link=Song of Rest}} [[Song of Rest]], {{Icon|Jack of All Trades Icon.png|24|link=Jack of All Trades}} [[Jack of All Trades]]
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| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{Expertise}}
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| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
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! [[#Level 5|5th]]
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| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8), {{Icon|Font of Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[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]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| {{Icon|Countercharm Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Countercharm]], {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]]
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! [[#Level 7|7th]]
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! [[#Level 8|8th]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
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! [[#Level 10|10th]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10), {{Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
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! [[#Level 12|12th]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[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>


[[File:Bard Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Bard's default armour]]
== Class information ==
 
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
; Hit points
** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
* '''Key Ability Scores:'''
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
** {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.  
; Key Ability Scores
** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.  
** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
* '''Saving Throw Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''
; Saving Throw proficiencies
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
** {{LightArmour}}
; Equipment proficiencies
* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 3):''
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
** [[History]], [[Insight]], [[Medicine]], [[Persuasion]], [[Religion]], [[Deception]], [[Intimidation]], [[Performance]], [[Acrobatics]], [[Sleight of Hand]], [[Stealth]], [[Animal Handling]], [[Arcana]], [[Investigation]], [[Athletics]], [[Nature]], [[Perception]], [[Survival]]
: {{LightArmour}}
*** 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.
; 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]] ===
=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: [[Bard/Spells]].}}


* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Spellcasting Ability
* '''[[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]:''' Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_spells|Known spells]]
: 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}}
: 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}}&colon; 3
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}


* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Bardic Inspiration]]'''
* {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 3''' {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).''
{{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;}}
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* {{SAI|Light}}
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
* {{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:
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* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


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


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


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


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
; {{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.


=== Level 3 ===
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
; 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]].


* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).''
{{Level header|3}}
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).''
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.


* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available:
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Calm Emotions Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Calm Emotions]] [[Calm Emotions]]
* [[File:Cloud of Daggers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Enthrall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enthrall]] [[Enthrall]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Knock Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Knock]] [[Knock]]
* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:See Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=See Invisibility]] [[See Invisibility]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


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<center><h4> Select a Subclass </h4></center>
; New 2nd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
==== Select a subclass ====


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! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Lore]] [[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Valour]] [[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Swords]] [[College of Swords]]
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords|w=150|h=150}}
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* {{SmallIcon|Cutting Worlds Icon.png}} [[Cutting Words]]
* {{SAI|Cutting Words|w=40}}  
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
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* {{SmallIcon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png}} [[Combat Inspiration]]
* {{SAI|Combat Inspiration|w=40}}
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{MediumArmour}}
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** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
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* {{SmallIcon|Action SlashingFlourish Melee.png}} [[Blade Flourish]]
* '''[[Blade Flourish]]'''
*'''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Melee)}}
**{{icon|Fighting Style Duelling Icon.png|25}} Duelling
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Ranged)}}
**{{icon|Fighting Style Two Weapon Icon.png|25}} Two-Weapon Fighting
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Ranged)}}
 
* '''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Duelling}}
** {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting}}
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
**{{MediumArmour}}
**{{MediumArmour}}
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===Level 4===
{{Level header|4}}


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


*[[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
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; Spellcasting
:; {{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]].
 
{{Level header|5}}
 
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
 
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; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
 
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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
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: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8
* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].


===Level 5===
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: 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]].


*[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] [[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3 ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
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*[[File:Font of Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Font of Inspiration]]
*[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8)
*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 4''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
*[[File:PassiveFeature Generic.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]] now deals {{DamageText|2d4|Psychic}}.
*<!--[[File:3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]-->'''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
; New 3rd Level Spells available
*New '''3rd Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
* {{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#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|6}}


===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}}.


*{{IconLink|size=25|Action Bard Countercharm.png|Countercharm}}
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*<!--[[File:3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)''
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard#Bard%20Spell%20List|Bard Spell List]]


*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].  
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon;9
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].  


*'''Subclass Features:'''
==== Subclass features ====
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! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
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*[[Magical Secrets]]
*[[Magical Secrets]]
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*{{IconLink|size=25|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack}}
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
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*{{IconLink|size=25|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack}}
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
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===Level 7===
{{Level header|7}}
 
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 10
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


*<!--[[File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''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 Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
; New 4th Level Spells available
*New '''4th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Confusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Confusion]] [[Confusion]]
* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* [[File:Dimension Door Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dimension Door]] [[Dimension Door]]
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* [[File:Freedom of Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Freedom of Movement]] [[Freedom of Movement]]
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* [[File:Greater Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Invisibility]] [[Greater Invisibility]]
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|8}}


===Level 8=== 
* Choose a [[Feat]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
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*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


*<!--[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
; 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]].


*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|9}}


===Level 9=== 
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|3}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 12
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


*<!--[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
*<!--[[File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''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 Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Dominate Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dominate Person]] [[Dominate Person]]
* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* [[File:Greater Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Restoration]] [[Greater Restoration]]
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* [[File:Hold Monster Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Monster]] [[Hold Monster]]
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* [[File:Mass Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mass Cure Wounds]] [[Mass Cure Wounds]]
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* [[File:Planar Binding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Planar Binding]] [[Planar Binding]]
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* [[File:Seeming Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Seeming]] [[Seeming]]
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|10}}


===Level 10===
* Gain {{Pass|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.


* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
*[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10)
*[[Magical Secrets]]
*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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*[[File:PassiveFeature Generic.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]] now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}.
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*<!--[[File:2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)''


*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10


=== Level 11===
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*<!--[[File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 6 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)''
; Magical Secrets
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: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list


*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
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*New '''6th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Eyebite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Eyebite]] [[Eyebite]]
* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]
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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 13
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|11}}


=== Level 12===
; 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]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
; New 6th Level Spells available
 
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
 
==Bard Spell List==
 
====Cantrips====
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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====Level 1 Spells ====
{{Level header|12}}
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* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
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====Level 2 Spells ====
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Calm Emotions Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Calm Emotions]] [[Calm Emotions]]
* [[File:Cloud of Daggers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Enthrall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enthrall]] [[Enthrall]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Knock Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Knock]] [[Knock]]
* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:See Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=See Invisibility]] [[See Invisibility]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
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====Level 3 Spells ====
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* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
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====Level 4 Spells ====
; Spellcasting
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:; Spells Known&colon; 15
* [[File:Confusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Confusion]] [[Confusion]]
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
* [[File:Dimension Door Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dimension Door]] [[Dimension Door]]
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
* [[File:Freedom of Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Freedom of Movement]] [[Freedom of Movement]]
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
* [[File:Greater Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Invisibility]] [[Greater Invisibility]]
* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
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====Level 5 Spells ====
==Notes==
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* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
* [[File:Dominate Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dominate Person]] [[Dominate Person]]
* [[File:Greater Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Restoration]] [[Greater Restoration]]
* [[File:Hold Monster Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Monster]] [[Hold Monster]]
* [[File:Mass Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mass Cure Wounds]] [[Mass Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Planar Binding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Planar Binding]] [[Planar Binding]]
* [[File:Seeming Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Seeming]] [[Seeming]]
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====Level 6 Spells ====
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* [[File:Eyebite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Eyebite]] [[Eyebite]]
* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]
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==Notes==
==External links==  
* {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charge''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
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==External Links==
[[Category:Classes]]
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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.
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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