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Bard is a class in Baldur's Gate 3.

Overview[edit | edit source]

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.

Subclasses[edit | edit source]

The Bard Subclasses are:

Class Progression[edit | edit source]

Class information[edit | edit source]

Attributes[edit | edit source]

Bard's default armour

Hit points: At level 1: 8 + Constitution modifier; On level up: 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.
Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
Known spells

For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: List of Bard spells.

Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.

Starting Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

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 character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
Starting Equipment: Hand Crossbow, Simple Jerkin, Leather Boots, an Instrument chosen during character creation

Multiclass Proficiencies[edit | edit source]

Equipment proficiencies: Light armour
Skills with proficiency (Choose 1): Same list as Starting Proficiencies
Musical instrument proficiency
Granted equipment: An instrument chosen when taking the first Bard level

Level progression[edit | edit source]

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

 Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3: Recharge: Long rest

Bardic Inspiration ( + ): Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack roll, Ability check, or Saving throw.

Spellcasting

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.

New Cantrips Available

New 1st Level Spells Available

Level 2

Song of Rest (): Use your craft to soothe. You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest. ( Recharge: Long rest.)

Jack of All Trades: Your vast experiences make you more likely to succeed in any undertaking. Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.

Spellcasting

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

Gain Expertise in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.

Spellcasting

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: 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.

New 2nd Level Spells available

Select a subclass[edit | edit source]

College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords	College of Glamour
Cutting Words Gain Proficiency in 3 Skills	Combat Inspiration Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour Shields Martial weapons	Blade Flourish Defensive Flourish (Melee) Defensive Flourish (Ranged) Slashing Flourish (Melee) Slashing Flourish (Ranged) Mobile Flourish (Melee) Mobile Flourish (Ranged) Fighting Style (Choose 1): Duelling Two-Weapon Fighting Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour Scimitars	Mantle of Inspiration

Level 4

Choose a Feat.

Spellcasting

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

Font of Inspiration: You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.

Improved Bardic Inspiration: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d8

Spellcasting

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.

New 3rd Level Spells available

Level 6

Countercharm (): You and any allies within 9 m / 30 ft have Advantage on Saving throws against being Charmed or Frightened.

Spellcasting

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[edit | edit source]

College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords	College of Glamour
Magical Secrets	Extra Attack	Extra Attack	Mantle of Majesty: Command

Level 7

Spellcasting

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.

New 4th Level Spells available

Level 8

Choose a Feat.

 Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5: You gain one charge Recharge: Short rest

Spellcasting

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

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: 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.

New 5th Level Spells available:

Level 10

Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.

Improved Bardic Inspiration: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d10

Magical Secrets: Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets list

Spellcasting

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

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

Eyebite 
Otto's Irresistible Dance

Level 12

Choose a Feat.

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[edit | edit source]

 Bardic Inspiration Charge increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.

Notable bards[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

List of all Bards

External links[edit | edit source]

Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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