Bardic Inspiration

This article is about the base bard action. For the improved version granted at level 5, see Improved Bardic Inspiration. For the unique version granted to College of Valour bards, see Combat Inspiration. For the unrelated gameplay mechanic that allows rerolling failed skill checks, see Inspiration.

Bardic Inspiration is a Bard passive feature and class action. This ability allows a Bard to inspire their allies and influence the outcome of their rolls. At level 5 and onwards this feature is replaced with Improved Bardic Inspiration in the UI.

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

Targets: 1 ally that does not already have  Bardic Inspiration

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.

Technical details

UID

Target_BardicInspiration

Spell flags

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Condition: Bardic Inspiration

 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:

•  Bardic Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability check.
•  Bardic Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving throw.
•  Bardic Attack (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.

Related items

• 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.