Bardic Inspiration

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Bardic Inspiration is a Class Feature of a  Bard. This ability allows a Bard to inspire their allies and influence the outcome of their rolls. The version at level 5 and onwards is called Improved Bardic Inspiration in the UI.

See also: The  College of Valour enhancement Combat Inspiration
See also: The  College of Swords enhancement Blade Flourish

Description

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.

Properties

Cost:

barins + Bonus action

Details:

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

• Once Bardic Inspiration has been granted, the target receives one of the following effects, whichever they use first:
  • Bardic Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability Check
  • Bardic Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving Throw
  • Bardic Attack (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack Roll

Condition: Bardic Inspiration

 Bardic Inspiration

Duration: Until Long rest

• Can use Bardic Inspiration to add a +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll, Ability check, or Saving throw.
• Bonus depends on originating Bard's level

Grants:

•  Bardic Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability check.
•  Bardic Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving throw.
•  Bardic Attack (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Bard