Bard

You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.

You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.

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: College of Lore, College of Valor, College of Swords

The Bard Class Progression					Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Cantrips Known	Spells Known	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
1st	+2	Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration ( d6)	2	4	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd	+2	Song of Rest, Jack of All Trades	2	5	3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd	+2	Choose a subclass, Expertise	2	6	4	2	-	-	-	-
4th	+2	Feat	3	7	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	Bardic Inspiration ( d8), Font of Inspiration	3	8	4	3	2	-	-	-
6th	+3	Countercharm, Subclass feature	3	9	4	3	3	-	-	-
7th	+3	-	3	10	4	3	3	1	-	-
8th	+3	Feat	3	11	4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	3	12	4	3	3	3	1	-
10th	+4	Bardic Inspiration ( d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets	4	14	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th	+4	-	4	15	4	3	3	3	2	1
12th	+4	Feat	4	15	4	3	3	3	2	1

Class Information

Bard's default armour

• Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 +  Constitution Modifier
  • Hit points at higher levels: 5 +  Constitution Modifier
• Key Ability Scores:
  •  Charisma for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.
  •  Constitution for more Hit Points and better Concentration checks.
  •  Dexterity for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
• Saving Throw Proficiencies:  Dexterity,  Charisma
• Equipment Proficiencies:
  • Simple weapons,  Hand Crossbows,  Rapiers,  Longswords,  Shortswords
  • Light armour
• Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3):
  • History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion, Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Animal Handling, Arcana, Investigation, Athletics, Nature, Perception, Survival
    • You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Spellcasting

• Spellcasting Ability:  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 Charges: 3 Recharge: Long rest
• Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).

• Cantrips (Choose 2):

• Blade Ward
• Mage Hand
• True Strike
• Friends
• Dancing Lights
• Light
• Minor Illusion
• Vicious Mockery

• Spells Known (Choose 4)
• New 1st Level Spells Available:

• Animal Friendship
• Bane
• Charm Person
• Cure Wounds
• Disguise Self
• Dissonant Whispers
• Faerie Fire
• Feather Fall
• Healing Word
• Heroism
• Longstrider
• Sleep
• Speak with Animals
• Tasha's Hideous Laughter
• Thunderwave

Level 2

• Song of Rest
• Jack of All Trades

• Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).
• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.

Level 3

• Gain Expertise in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.

• Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).
• Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
• New 2nd Level Spells available:

• Blindness
• Calm Emotions
• Cloud of Daggers
• Crown of Madness
• Detect Thoughts
• Enhance Ability
• Enthrall
• Heat Metal
• Hold Person
• Invisibility
• Knock
• Lesser Restoration
• Phantasmal Force
• See Invisibility
• Shatter
• Silence

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.

Select a Subclass

College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords
Cutting Words Gain Proficiency in 3 Skills: Arcana Intimidation Sleight of Hand	Combat Inspiration Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour Shields Martial weapons	File:Blade Flourish Icon.png Blade Flourish Fighting Style (Choose 1): Duelling Two-Weapon Fighting Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour  Scimitars

Level 4

• Choose a Feat.

• Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)

• Cantrips (Choose 1)

• Blade Ward
• Mage Hand
• True Strike
• Friends
• Dancing Lights
• Light
• Minor Illusion
• Vicious Mockery

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

• Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 5

• Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
• Font of Inspiration
• Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d8)
• Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4
• Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
• New 3rd Level Spells available:

• Bestow Curse
• Fear
• Feign Death
• Glyph of Warding
• Hypnotic Pattern
• Plant Growth
• Speak with Dead
• Stinking Cloud

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

• Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 6

•  Countercharm
• Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)
• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

• Subclass Features:

College of Lore	File:Class Bard Valor Bagde Icon.png College of Valour	College of Swords
File:Magical Secrets Icon.png Magical Secrets	Extra Attack	Extra Attack

Level 7

• File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
• New 4th Level Spells available:

• Confusion
• Dimension Door
• Freedom of Movement
• Greater Invisibility
• Polymorph

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

• Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

• Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

• Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 9

• Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
• File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.)

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
• New 5th Level Spells available:

• Dominate Person
• Greater Restoration
• Hold Monster
• Mass Cure Wounds
• Planar Binding
• Seeming

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Level 10

• Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
• File:Magical Secrets Icon.png Magical Secrets
• Level 5 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 Spell List.

Level 11

• File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)

• Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
• New 6th Level Spells available:

• Eyebite
• Otto's Irresistible Dance

• (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Bard Spell List

Cantrips

• Blade Ward
• Dancing Lights
• Friends
• Light
• Mage Hand
• Minor Illusion
• True Strike
• Vicious Mockery

Level 1 Spells

• Animal Friendship
• Bane
• Charm Person
• Cure Wounds
• Disguise Self
• Dissonant Whispers
• Faerie Fire
• Feather Fall
• Healing Word
• Heroism
• Longstrider
• Sleep
• Speak with Animals
• Tasha's Hideous Laughter
• Thunderwave

Level 2 Spells

• Blindness
• Calm Emotions
• Cloud of Daggers
• Crown of Madness
• Detect Thoughts
• Enhance Ability
• Enthrall
• Heat Metal
• Hold Person
• Invisibility
• Knock
• Lesser Restoration
• Phantasmal Force
• See Invisibility
• Shatter
• Silence

Level 3 Spells

• Bestow Curse
• Fear
• Feign Death
• Glyph of Warding
• Hypnotic Pattern
• Plant Growth
• Speak with Dead
• Stinking Cloud

Level 4 Spells

• Confusion
• Dimension Door
• Freedom of Movement
• Greater Invisibility
• Polymorph

Level 5 Spells

• Dominate Person
• Greater Restoration
• Hold Monster
• Mass Cure Wounds
• Planar Binding
• Seeming

Level 6 Spells

• Eyebite
• Otto's Irresistible Dance

External Links

• Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki