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| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''' | | style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''' | ||
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| style="width: 6%;" | {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges''' | |||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]] Known''' | | style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]] Known''' | ||
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[#Bard Spell List|Spells]] Known''' | | style="width: 6%;" | '''[[#Bard Spell List|Spells]] Known''' | ||
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| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d6 | | {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d6) | ||
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| {{Icon|Song of Rest Icon.png|24|link=Song of Rest}} [[Song of Rest]], {{Icon|Jack of All Trades Icon.png|24|link=Jack of All Trades}} [[Jack of All Trades]] | | {{Icon|Song of Rest Icon.png|24|link=Song of Rest}} [[Song of Rest]], {{Icon|Jack of All Trades Icon.png|24|link=Jack of All Trades}} [[Jack of All Trades]] | ||
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| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{Expertise}} | | {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{Expertise}} | ||
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| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8 | | {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8), {{Icon|Font of Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Font of Inspiration]] | ||
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| {{Icon|Countercharm Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Countercharm]], {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]] | | {{Icon|Countercharm Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Countercharm]], {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]] | ||
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| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]] | | {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]] | ||
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| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10 | | {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10), {{Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]] | ||
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| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]] | | {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]] | ||
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*Choose a [[Feat]]. | *Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}} | |||
*[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)'' | *[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)'' | ||
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* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | * Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | ||
*[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10) | *[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10) | ||
*{{IconLink|size=25|Magical Secrets Icon.png|Magical Secrets}} | *{{IconLink|size=25|Magical Secrets Icon.png|Magical Secrets}} | ||
*[[File:2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)'' | *[[File:2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)'' | ||
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* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]] | * [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]] | ||
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==Notes== | |||
* {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charge''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*{{FRWiki|Bard|long}} | *{{FRWiki|Bard|long}} | ||
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Revision as of 09:30, 28 August 2023
You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within. |
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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.
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: 
College of Lore, 
College of Valour, 
College of Swords
| The Bard Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | ||||||||||
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| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features |  Bardic Inspiration Charges
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Cantrips Known | Spells Known | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
| 1st | +2 |  Spellcasting,  Bardic Inspiration ( d6)
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3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd | +2 |  Song of Rest,  Jack of All Trades
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3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd | +2 | Choose a subclass,  Expertise
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3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | +2 |  Feat
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3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |
| 5th | +3 | Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d8),  Font of Inspiration
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4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 6th | +3 |  Countercharm, Subclass feature
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4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 7th | +3 | - | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 8th | +3 | Feat
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5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 9th | +4 | - | 5 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 10th | +4 | Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets
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5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 11th | +4 | - | 5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12th | +4 | Feat
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5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Class Information
- Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 +
Constitution Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 + Constitution Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 +
- Key Ability Scores:
Charisma for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.- Constitution for more Hit Points and better
Concentration checks. 
Dexterity for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
- Saving Throw Proficiencies: Dexterity, Charisma
- Equipment Proficiencies:
- 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: Charisma
- 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
Bardic Inspiration- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3
Recharge: Long rest 
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).
- Cantrips (Choose 2):
- Spells Known (Choose 4)
- New 1st Level Spells Available:
Level 2
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 Expertise in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.
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).
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
- New 2nd Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
Select a Subclass
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Duelling
Two-Weapon Fighting
Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
- Cantrips (Choose 1)
- 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.)
Font of Inspiration- Improved Bardic Inspiration (
d8), recharges on Short Rest instead of Long Rest - Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short rest
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 3rd Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 6
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)- 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
- File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 4th Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short rest
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
- 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
- Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
- File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.)
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 5th Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 10
- Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
- Improved Bardic Inspiration (
d10) 
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 11
- File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)
- Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
- New 6th Level Spells available:
- (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
Level 12
- Choose a Feat.
- (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
