Bard
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Bard is one of the Playable Classes Baldur's Gate 3. Bards are expert storytellers, artists, and performers. Bards channel their power through song, speech, or performance to cast Spells. Bards' key ability scores are Charisma, Dexterity, and Constitution as their primary ability score.
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:
- Key Ability Scores:
Charismafor improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.Constitutionfor more Hit Points and better Concentration Checks.Dexterityfor higher Initiative and Armour Class.
- Spellcasting:
- Spellcasting Ability:
Charisma - Known Spells: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
- Spellcasting Ability:
- Saving Throw Priciencies:
Dexterity, Charisma - Equipment Proficiencies:
Skills[edit | edit source]
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. This bonus increases as you gain levels in your Class and applies to all Checks for those Skills.
Level 1 Proficiency Bonus: +2
- Inherited Skills: Granted by Races and Backgrounds.
- Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3):
Level Progression[edit | edit source]
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits:
Level 1[edit | edit source]
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[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.
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.
- Choose a subclass:
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- Subclass Features:
 College of Lore
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 College of Valour
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Level 4[edit | edit source]
- Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature).
- Choose a Feat.
- Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
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.
- Subclass Features: None at this level
Level 5[edit | edit source]
- Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Font of Inspiration: You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.- Improved Bardic Inspiration: The bonus gained from Bardic Inspiration increases to
+1d8. 
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.
- Subclass Features: None at this level
Bard Spell List[edit | edit source]
| Cantrips | 1st Level Spells | 2nd Level Spells | 3rd Level Spells |
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