Editing Bard

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{{ClassQuote|quote=Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}}

'''Bard''' is a [[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:
{{hlist|
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
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{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
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! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 6%;" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 5%;" | Cantrips Known
! style="width: 5%;" | Spells Known
! style="width: 3%;" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" | 6th
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" | +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| rowspan="4" | 3
| rowspan="3" | 2
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 5
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| 6
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| 7
| 4
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" | +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{SAI|Font of Inspiration}}
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 8
| 4
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 9
| 4
| 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 10
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
| 11
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" | +4
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 12
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 13
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 14
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 15
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
|}

<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>

== Class information ==
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
; Hit points 
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key Ability Scores
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells. 
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
; Saving Throw proficiencies 
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{LightArmour}}
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation

=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: [[Bard/Spells]].}}

; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
; [[Spells#Known_spells|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 header|1}}

; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} 
: Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{InfoBlob|{{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}+1d6}} bonus to their next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]].
:; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}

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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 2
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 4 Spells from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

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; New Cantrips Available
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* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}}
{{div col end}}

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; New 1st Level Spells Available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|2}}

; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}}
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].

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; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}}
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.

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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 5
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

{{Level header|3}}

* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.

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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

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; New 2nd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
{{div col end}}

==== Select a subclass ====

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: left; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour|w=150|h=150}}
! style="width: 250px;" | {{ImageLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords|w=150|h=150}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
* {{SAI|Cutting Words|w=40}} 
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
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* {{SAI|Combat Inspiration|w=40}}
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
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* '''[[Blade Flourish]]'''
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Defensive Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Slashing Flourish (Ranged)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Melee)}}
** {{SAI|Mobile Flourish (Ranged)}}

* '''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
** {{SAI|Duelling}}
** {{SAI|Two-Weapon Fighting}}
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
**{{MediumArmour}}
**{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
|}

{{Level header|4}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 3
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 7
:: Choose 1 additional [[Spell]] from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

{{Level header|5}}

; {{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +3
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; {{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spellcasting
:; Scaling Cantrips
:: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|2d4|Psychic}}. 
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon;8
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

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; New 3rd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|6}}

; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
: You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.

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; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon;9
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. 

==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
|-
|
*[[Magical Secrets]]
|
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|7}}

; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 10
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

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; New 4th Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|8}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 11
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)'' 
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

{{Level header|9}}

; {{ProficiencyBonus}}&colon; +4
: You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.

; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|4|3}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 12
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}} 

*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|10}}

* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Magical Secrets
: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Scaling Cantrips
:: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}. 
:; Spells Known&colon; 13
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

{{Level header|11}}

; Spellcasting 
:; {{SpellSlot|6|1}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 14
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

; New 6th Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{Level header|12}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{HorizontalRuleImage}}

; Spellcasting 
:; Spells Known&colon; 15
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].

==Notes==
* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.

==External links== 
{{FRWiki|Bard|long}}
{{BardNavbox}}
{{NavGameplay}}

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