Cutting Words
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Cutting Words is a Reaction available to the 
College of Lore Bards. This ability allows these Bards to distract and confuse their foes, potentially causing attacks to miss, or ability checks or saving throws to fail.
Description
Use your wit to distract a creature and sap its confidence. It receives a 
-1d6 penalty to 
Attack roll, 
Ability check, or 
Saving throw.
Properties
- Cost:
-
Reaction + 
Bardic Inspiration Charge - Details:
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Range: 18 m / 60 ft
At Higher Levels
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 3: College of Lore Bard
Notes
- Unlike in D&D 5th Edition Rules, Cutting Words cannot be applied to damage rolls. However, it can be applied to Saving Throws (which is normally available only to Eloquence Bards).
| Subclasses | College of Lore •  College of Valour •  College of Swords |
|---|---|
| Inspiration |  Bardic Inspiration • Combat Inspiration •  Font of Inspiration |
| Other Class Features |  Spells •  Song of Rest •  Jack of All Trades •  Magical Secrets •  Countercharm |
