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| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''' | | style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]''' | ||
| '''Features''' | | '''Features''' | ||
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| style="width: 6%;" | ''' | | style="width: 6%;" | '''Cantrips Known''' | ||
| style="width: 6%;" | ''' | | style="width: 6%;" | '''Spells Known''' | ||
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=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] === | === [[Spells|Spellcasting]] === | ||
: ''For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: [[Bard/Spells]]'' | |||
* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Charisma}} | * '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Charisma}} | ||
* '''[[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]:''' Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels. | * '''[[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]:''' Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels. | ||
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==== Spellcasting ==== | ==== Spellcasting ==== | ||
* {{SpellSlot|1|3}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).'' | * {{SpellSlot|1|3}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).'' | ||
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[ | * '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard | * ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
=== Level 3 === | === Level 3 === | ||
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[ | * '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available: | * 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 | * ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
===Level 5=== | ===Level 5=== | ||
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* You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]]. | * You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]]. | ||
==== {{ | ==== {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8 | * Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8 | ||
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*New '''3rd Level Spells''' available: | *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 | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
===Level 6=== | ===Level 6=== | ||
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard | * '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard | * ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
==== Subclass Features ==== | ==== Subclass Features ==== | ||
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*New '''4th Level Spells''' available: | *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 | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
===Level 8=== | ===Level 8=== | ||
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | * '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard | * ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
===Level 9=== | ===Level 9=== | ||
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available: | *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 | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
===Level 10=== | ===Level 10=== | ||
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* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | * Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in. | ||
==== {{ | ==== {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} ==== | ||
* Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10 | * Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10 | ||
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* '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}. | * '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}. | ||
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | * '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard | * ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
=== Level 11=== | === Level 11=== | ||
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*New '''6th Level Spells''' available: | *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 | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
=== Level 12=== | === Level 12=== | ||
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*Choose a [[Feat]]. | *Choose a [[Feat]]. | ||
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[ | *'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]] | ||
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard | *''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* {{ | * '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 19 October 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.
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: 
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| 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 |  ,  ( d6)
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3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd | +2 |  , 
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3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd | +2 | , 
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3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | +2 | 
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3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 5th | +3 | ( d8), 
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4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 6th | +3 |  ,
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4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 7th | +3 | - | 4 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 8th | +3 |
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5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 9th | +4 | - | 5 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 10th | +4 | ( d10), , Magical Secrets
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5 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 11th | +4 | - | 5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12th | +4 |
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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
- For a list of spells available to the Bard, see: Bard/Spells
- 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
- 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).
- Cantrips (Choose 2)
- 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 in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.
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).
- 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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Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
Spellcasting
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.)- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short rest
- 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.)
- 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
- 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.)
- 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.)
- 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
Spellcasting
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
- Proficiency Bonus: +4 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
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.)
- 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 in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
- 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.)
- Cantrips (Choose 1)
- Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. now deals 3d4Psychic.
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Bardic Inspiration Charge increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
External Links
Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
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