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[[Main Page]] > [[Character Creation]] > [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|Playable Classes]] > [[Bard]]
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| description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
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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}}


[[File:Bard Class 300px.png|center|150px]]
'''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.
<blockquote style="font-size:130%; font-family:Georgia;">''You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.''</blockquote>


'''Bard''' is one of the [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|Playable Classes]] of Baldur Gate's 3. Bards are expert storytellers, artists, and performers. Bards channel their power through song, speech, or performance to cast [[Spell|Spells]]. Bards use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score.
The Bard Subclasses are:
{{clear}}
{{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__
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
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! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | Proficiency Bonus
! scope="col" | Features
! style="width: 6%;" scope="col" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 5%;" scope="col" | Spells Known
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" scope="col" | 6th
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" | +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| rowspan="4" | 3
| rowspan="3" | 2
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 5
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| 6
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| 7
| 4
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" | +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{Pass|Font of Inspiration}}
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 8
| 4
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 9
| 4
| 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 10
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
| 11
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" | +4
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 12
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 13
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 14
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 15
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|}
 
<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>
 
== Class information ==
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
; Hit points
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key Ability Scores
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
; Saving Throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{LightArmour}}
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation


== Class Information ==
=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: [[Bard/Spells]].}}


* Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: {{C|8 + [[Constitution]] Modifiers}}
; Spellcasting Ability
** Hit points at higher levels: {{C|5 + [[Constitution]] Modifiers}}
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
* [[Spell|Spellcasting]]:
; [[Spells#Known_spells|Known spells]]
** Spellcasting Ability: {{C|[[Charisma]]}}
: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
* Saving Throws Proficiency: {{C|[[Dexterity]], [[Charisma]]}}
* Armors Proficiency: {{C|[[Armor#Light Armor|Light Armors]]}}
* Weapons Proficiency: {{C|[[Simple Weapons|Simple Weapon]], [[Martial Weapons#Hand Crossbows|Hand Crossbows]], [[Martial Weapons#Rapiers|Rapiers]], [[Martial Weapons#Longswords|Longswords]], [[Martial Weapons#Shortswords|Shortswords]]}}
{{clear}}


== Skills ==
== Level progression ==
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. This bonus increases as you gain levels in your Class and applies to all Checks for that Skills.


<span style="font-size:120%;">Level 1 [[Proficiency#Proficiency Bonus Chart|Proficiency Bonus]]: +2</span>
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
* Inherited Skills: Granted by [[Character Creation#Playable Races|Races]] and [[Character Creation#Backgrounds|Backgrounds]].
* Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3):
** [[History]]
** [[Insight]]
** [[Medicine]]
** [[Persuasion]]
** [[Religion]]
** [[Deception]]
** [[Intimidation]]
** [[Performance]]
** [[Acrobatics]]
** [[Sleight Of Hand]]
** [[Stealth]]
** [[History]]
** [[Animal Handling]]
** [[Arcana]]
** [[Investigation]]
** [[Athletics]]
** [[Nature]]
** [[Perception]]
** [[Survival]]
* Skills without Proficiency: None


== Level Progression ==
{{Level header|1}}
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following trait:


=== <b>Level 1</b> ===
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
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: 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}}


<div style="text-align:center; font-size:140%;"><code>Class Features</code></div>
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* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|35px]] '''[[Bardic Inspiration]]'''
** 3 Bardic Inspiration charges
* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).
* Cantrips (Choose 2):
** [[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]]


* Spells (Choose 4):
; Spellcasting
** [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
** [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
** [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 2
** [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
** [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
:; Spells Known&colon; 4
** [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
:: Choose 4 Spells from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
** [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
** [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
** [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
** [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
** [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
** [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
** [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
** [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
** [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]


=== <b>Level 2</b> ===
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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<div style="text-align:center; font-size:140%;"><code>Class Features</code></div>
; New Cantrips Available
* [[File:Song of Rest Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Song of Rest]]
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* [[File:Jack of All Trades Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Jack of All Trades]] '''[[Jack of All Trades]]'''
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}}
{{div col end}}


* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* Spells (Choose 1):
** [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
** [[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:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
** [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
** [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
** [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
** [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
** [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
** [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
** [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
** [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
** [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
** [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]


* Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
; New 1st Level Spells Available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
{{div col end}}


=== <b>Level 3</b> ===
{{Level header|2}}
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* '''[[Expertise]]''' in 2 Skills you are proficient in


* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).
; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}}
* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 2 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].
* Spells (Choose 1):


{| class="wikitable"  
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}}
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&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 header|3}}
 
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; 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]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; 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 ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
|-
! 1st Level Spells
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore|w=150|h=150}}
! 2nd Level Spells
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords|w=150|h=150}}
|-
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
* {{SAI|Cutting Words|w=40}}
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
* {{SAI|Combat Inspiration|w=40}}
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;" |
* '''[[Blade Flourish]]'''
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Ranged)}}


* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* '''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
** {{SAI|Duelling}}
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
** {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting}}
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
**{{MediumArmour}}
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
**{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Cloud Of Daggers Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown Of Madness Icon.jpg|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: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:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
|}
|}


* Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|4}}
 
* Choose a [[Feat]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; 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}}
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{Pass|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8


* '''Choose a subclass:'''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
 
|-
; Spellcasting
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Lore Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College Of Lore]] [[College Of Lore|College of Lore]]
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:College Of Valor Icon.png|frameless|center|150px|link=Light Domain]] [[College Of Valor|College of Valor]]
:: 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]].


* '''Subclass Feature:'''
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|-
! style="width: 250px;" | College Of Lore
! style="width: 250px;" | College Of Valor
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* Gain 3 additional [[Skill]] [[Proficiency|Proficiencies]]:
** [[Arcana]]
** [[Intimidation]]
** [[Sleight Of Hand]]


* [[File:Cutting Worlds Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Cutting Worlds]]
; New 3rd Level Spells available
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* [[Martial Weapons|Martial Weapon]] [[Proficiency]]
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* [[Shield]] Proficiency
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* [[Armor#Medium Armor|Medium Armor]] [[Proficiency]]
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* [[Combat Inspiration]]
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
|}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
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=== <b>Level 4</b> ===
{{Level header|6}}
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<div style="text-align:center; font-size:140%;"><code>Class Features</code></div>
; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
* '''Ability Score Improvement (Choose 1):'''
: You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.
** Improve an [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Score]] by 2  or improve two Ability Scores by 1 (Ability Scores can not be higher than 20 using this feature).
** Choose a [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]].


* 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]]


* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4'''
; Spellcasting
* [[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 2 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slots).
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
* Spells (Choose 1):
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
{| class="wikitable"
:; Spells Known&colon;9
|-
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
! 1st Level Spells
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
! 2nd Level Spells
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].  
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[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:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
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* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Cloud Of Daggers Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown Of Madness Icon.jpg|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: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:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
|}


* '''Subclass Feature:'''
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
! style="width: 250px;" | College Of Lore
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" | College Of Valor
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
|-
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"| (none)
|
| style="vertical-align:top;"| (none)
*[[Magical Secrets]]
|
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|
*{{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|}
|}


== Bard Spell List ==
{{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]].
 
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; New 4th Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
{{Level header|8}}
 
* Choose a [[Feat]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; 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]].
 
{{Level header|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]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
{{Level header|10}}
 
* Gain {{Pass|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
 
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; {{Pass|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Magical Secrets
: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; 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]].
 
{{Level header|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]].
 
; New 6th Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
{{Level header|12}}
 
* Choose a [[Feat]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Spellcasting
:; 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==
* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
 
==External links==
{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
{{BardNavbox}}
{{NavGameplay}}


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[[Category:Classes]]
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | Cantrips
! style="width: 250px;" | 1st Level Spells
! style="width: 250px;" | 2nd Level Spells
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[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]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[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:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Cloud Of Daggers Icon.jpg|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown Of Madness Icon.jpg|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: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:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
|}

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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.
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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