Combat Inspiration

Combat Inspiration is a Class Feature available to College of Valour Bards. This ability is an enhanced version of Bardic Inspiration that adds the ability to increase the target's armour class and damage.

See also: Bardic Inspiration, the base ability available to non-Valour Bards

Description

Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, Saving Throw, weapon damage, or  Armour Class.

Properties

Bonus action + Bardic Inspiration Charge

•  Range: 18 m / 60 ft
• Duration: Until Long rest
• Once Combat Inspiration has been granted, the target receives one of the following effects, whichever they use first:
  • Valiant Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability Check
  • Valiant Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving Throw or bonus to  Armour Class for the next attack
  • Valiant Attack (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack Roll
  • Valiant Damage (Reaction): +1d6 bonus damage to the next Weapon Attack

At Higher Levels

When the College of Valour Bard reaches Level 5, the bonus increases to +1d8

When the College of Valour Bard reaches Level 10, the bonus increases to +1d10

How to Learn

Classes:

• Level 3:  College of Valour Bard