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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.
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:
, ,The Bard Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | ||||||||||
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Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | ![]() |
Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
1st | +2 | ( ![]() |
, 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
2nd | +2 | , | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
3rd | +2 | , | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
4th | +2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |
5th | +3 | ( ![]() |
4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
6th | +3 | , | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
7th | +3 | - | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
8th | +3 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | |
9th | +4 | - | 5 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
10th | +4 | ( ![]() |
5 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
11th | +4 | - | 5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
12th | +4 | 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
- Key Ability Scores:
- for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.
- for more Hit Points and better checks.
- for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
- Saving Throw Proficiencies: ,
- Equipment Proficiencies:
Simple weapons, , , ,
- 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
- 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.
Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3
Recharge: Long rest
Spellcasting
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).
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- Cantrips (Choose 2)
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- Spells Known (Choose 4)
- New 1st Level Spells Available:
Level 2
- You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest.
- 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: 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 Skills you are Proficient in. in 2
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).
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- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
- New 2nd Level Spells available:
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- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
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Select a Subclass
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Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
Spellcasting
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
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- Cantrips (Choose 1)
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- 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.)
Recharge: Short rest
Charges: 4 (You gain one charge)
- You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.
- Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now
d8
Spellcasting
Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. now deals 2d4
Psychic.
- Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)
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- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 3rd Level Spells available:
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- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 6
- You and any allies within
Range: 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.)
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- 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
Spellcasting
- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)
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- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 4th Level Spells available:
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- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
Recharge: Short rest
Charges: 5 (You gain one charge)
Spellcasting
- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
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- 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
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.)
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- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 5th Level Spells available:
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- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 10
- Gain Skills you are Proficient in. in 2 more
- 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.)
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- Cantrips (Choose 1)
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Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. now deals 3d4
Psychic.
- 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 11
Spellcasting
- Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)
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- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 6th Level Spells available:
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- (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