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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.)'' | *<!--[[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]] | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard#Bard%20Spell%20List|Bard Spell List]] | ||
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*[[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.)'' | *<!--[[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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*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | *{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 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.)'' | *<!--[[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.)'' | ||
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]] | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]] | ||
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*[[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: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.)'' | *<!--[[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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*[[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}}. | *[[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]] | *'''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.)'' | *<!--[[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]]. | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
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Revision as of 15:43, 3 September 2023
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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 Valour, 
College of Swords
| The Bard Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | ||||||||||
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| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features |  Bardic Inspiration Charges
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Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
| 1st | +2 |  Spellcasting,  Bardic Inspiration ( d6)
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3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd | +2 |  Song of Rest,  Jack of All Trades
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3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd | +2 | Choose a subclass,  Expertise
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3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | +2 |  Feat
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3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 5th | +3 | Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d8),  Font of Inspiration
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4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 6th | +3 |  Countercharm, Subclass feature
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4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 7th | +3 | - | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 8th | +3 | Feat
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5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 9th | +4 | - | 5 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 10th | +4 | Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets
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5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 11th | +4 | - | 5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12th | +4 | Feat
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5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Class Information
- Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 +
Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 + Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 +
- Key Ability Scores:
for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.- for more Hit Points and better
Concentration checks. 
for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
- Saving Throw Proficiencies: ,
- Equipment Proficiencies:
Simple weapons, 
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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.
- History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion, Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Animal Handling, Arcana, Investigation, Athletics, Nature, Perception, Survival
Spellcasting
- Spellcasting Ability:
- 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)
- Spells Known (Choose 4)
- New 1st Level Spells Available:
Level 2
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:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
Select a Subclass
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Duelling
Two-Weapon Fighting
Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
- Cantrips (Choose 1)
- 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.
Level 5
Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Font of Inspiration- Improved Bardic Inspiration (
d8) - Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short rest
Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. 
Vicious Mockery now deals 2d4
Psychic.
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 3rd Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 6
- 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:
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Level 7
- 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:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short rest
- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 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.
Level 9
- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
- 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:
- (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.
- Improved Bardic Inspiration (
d10) - Cantrips (Choose 1)
- Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. Vicious Mockery now deals 3d4Psychic.
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- 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
- 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:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 12
- Choose a Feat.
- 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.
Bard Spell List
Cantrips
Level 1 Spells
Level 2 Spells
Level 3 Spells
Level 4 Spells
Level 5 Spells
Level 6 Spells
Notes
- Bardic Inspiration Charge increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
External Links
Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
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