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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.
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 | 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 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 11th | +4 | - | 5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12th | +4 | Feat
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5 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Class Information[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
- Known Spells: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
Level Progression[edit | edit source]
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1[edit | edit source]
Bardic Inspiration[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Song of Rest[edit | edit source]
- You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest.
Jack of All Trades[edit | edit source]
- Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Gain Expertise in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Choose a Feat.
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short Rest
Font of Inspiration[edit | edit source]
- You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.
Improved Bardic Inspiration[edit | edit source]
- Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d8
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. 
Vicious Mockery 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[edit | edit source]
Countercharm[edit | edit source]
- You and any allies within
Range: 9 m / 30 ft have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed or Frightened.
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
| College of Lore
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College of Valour
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College of Swords
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Level 7[edit | edit source]
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Choose a Feat.
- Bardic Inspiration Charges: 5 (You gain one charge) Recharge: Short Rest
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
Improved Bardic Inspiration[edit | edit source]
- Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d10
Magical Secrets[edit | edit source]
- Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets list
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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. Vicious Mockery 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[edit | edit source]
Spellcasting[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Bard Spell List[edit | edit source]
Cantrips[edit | edit source]
Level 1 Spells[edit | edit source]
Level 2 Spells[edit | edit source]
Level 3 Spells[edit | edit source]
Level 4 Spells[edit | edit source]
Level 5 Spells[edit | edit source]
Level 6 Spells[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- Bardic Inspiration Charge increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
External Links[edit | edit source]
Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
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