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Bardic Inspiration is a Class Feature of a 
. 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 
enhancement Combat Inspiration
See also: The 
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:
-
Bonus action + 
Bardic Inspiration Charge - Details:
-
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
At Higher Levels
When the Bard reaches Level 5, the bonus increases to 
+1d8
When the Bard reaches Level 10, the bonus increases to 
+1d10
Condition: 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:
(Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability check.
(Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving throw.
(Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 1: Bard
Notes
Helping Alfira at the end of Act 2 allows the use of the unique Improved Bardic Inspiration class action once per long rest. This functions as normal Bardic Inspiration but uses a d12.
Items that interact with Bardic Inspiration
Blazer of Benevolence: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, you gain 4 temporary hit points.
Boots of Brilliance: Play your instrument to restore one of your Bardic Inspiration slots (Recharge: Long Rest).
Cap of Curing: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, they also regain 1d6 hit points.
Wondrous Gloves: Your Armour Class increases by 1. In addition, if you have Bardic Inspiration, you gain 1 more use of it.