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{{ up to date | 2023-09-04 }} <!-- Date format is YEAR-MONTH-DAY, like 2023-08-07. -->
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| description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Bard is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| image = Class Bard Badge Icon.png
| image = Class Bard Badge Icon.png
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{{ClassQuote|quote=You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}}
{{ClassQuote|quote=Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.|image=Class Bard Badge Icon.png}}


[[Category:Classes]]
'''Bard''' is a [[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.


'''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:
 
{{hlist|
The Bard Subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}, {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}, {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}} __NOTOC__
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
 
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="width: 100%;"
* {{IconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}}}
__NOTOC__
{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! colspan="6" | The Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
|-
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
| '''Features'''
! Features
| style="width: 6%;" | '''{{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}'''
! style="width: 6%;" | {{R|bardin|forceplural=yes}}
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Cantrips Known'''
! style="width: 5%;" | Cantrips Known
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Spells Known'''
! style="width: 5%;" | Spells Known
| style="width: 3%;" | 1st
! style="width: 3%;" | 1st
| style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
! style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
| style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
! style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
| style="width: 3%;" | 4th
! style="width: 3%;" | 4th
| style="width: 3%;" | 5th
! style="width: 3%;" | 5th
| style="width: 3%;" | 6th
! style="width: 3%;" | 6th
|-
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| +2
| rowspan="4" | +2
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Spellcasting|Spellcasting}}, {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d6|Physical}} d6)
| 3
| rowspan="4" | 3
| 2
| rowspan="3" | 2
| 4
| 4
| 2
| 2
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| {{SAI|Song of Rest}}, {{SAI|Jack of All Trades}}
| 3
| 2
| 5
| 5
| 3
| 3
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}, {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}
| 3
| 2
| 6
| 6
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 3
| 3
| 3
| 7
| 7
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +3
| rowspan="4" | +3
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{SAI|Font of Inspiration}}
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8), {{SAI|Font of Inspiration}}
| 4
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 3
| 8
| 8
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| {{SAI|Countercharm}}, {{SmIconLink|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|Bard#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 4
| 3
| 9
| 9
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| +3
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| -
| 4
| 3
| 10
| 10
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="5" | 5
| 5
| 3
| 11
| 11
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| +4
| rowspan="4" | +4
| -
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| 5
| 3
| 12
| 12
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration}} ({{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10), {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| rowspan="3" | 4
| 5
| 4
| 13
| 13
| 4
| 4
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| -
| -
|-
|-
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| style="text-align: left;" | -
| -
| 5
| 4
| 14
| 14
| 4
| 4
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| 1
| 1
|-
|-
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 5
| 4
| 15
| 15
| 4
| 4
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|}
|}


== Class Information ==
<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>


== Class information ==
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
[[File:Default Bard Armor.png|250px|right|Bard's default armour]]
; Hit points : At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Hit points  
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key Ability Scores
; Key Ability Scores
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.  
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for improved spell's [[Difficulty Class|DC]] and [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] with spells.  
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more Hit Points and better {{Concentration}} checks.
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
; Saving Throw Proficiencies
; Saving Throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
: {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment Proficiencies
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
: {{LightArmour}}
: {{LightArmour}}
; Skills with Proficiency (Choose 3)
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: {{Skill|History}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}, {{Skill|Deception}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Performance}}, {{Skill|Acrobatics}}, {{Skill|Sleight of Hand}}, {{Skill|Stealth}}, {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Arcana}}, {{Skill|Investigation}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Perception}}, {{Skill|Survival}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Hand Crossbow}}, {{RarityItem|Simple Jerkin}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, an [[Instrument]] chosen during character creation


=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
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: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.


== Level Progression ==
== Level progression ==


Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.


=== Level 1 ===
{{Level header|1}}


==== {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}} ====
; {{SAI|Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}  
* Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{InfoBlob|{{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}+1d6}} bonus to their next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]].
: Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{InfoBlob|{{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}+1d6}} bonus to their next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]].
* '''{{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
:; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
:: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|1|2}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 2)''
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 2
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 4 Spells from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; New Cantrips Available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* '''Spells Known''' ''(Choose 4)''
; New 1st Level Spells Available
* New '''1st Level Spells''' Available:
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Animal Friendship}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dissonant Whispers}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Faerie Fire|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Healing Word}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Sleep|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


=== Level 2 ===
{{Level header|2}}


==== {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}} ====
; {{SAI|Song of Rest|w=40}}
* You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].
: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a [[Short Rest]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''{{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=30}}:''' Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.


==== Spellcasting ====
; {{SAI|Jack of All Trades|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|1|3}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).''
: Add half of your [[Proficiency Bonus]] (rounded down) to [[Ability Check|Ability Checks]] that you are not [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in.
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 5
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


=== Level 3 ===
{{Level header|3}}


* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
* Gain {{SAI|Expertise (Subclass Feature)|Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|1|4}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).''
* {{SpellSlot|2|2}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
; Spellcasting
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available:
:; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon; 6
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; New 2nd Level Spells available
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Blindness|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Calm Emotions|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|w=40|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Ability|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Enthrall}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Heat Metal|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility|w=40}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Silence|w=40|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
==== Select a subclass ====
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
<center><h4> Select a Subclass </h4></center>


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===Level 4===
{{Level header|4}}


* Choose a [[Feat]].
* Choose a [[Feat]].


==== Spellcasting ====
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* {{SpellSlot|2|3}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 3
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 7
:: Choose 1 additional [[Spell]] from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
{{Level header|5}}
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* {{SAI|Blade Ward|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
{{div col end}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}  


*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


===Level 5===
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* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
; {{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=40}}
* '''{{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
: You regain all of your [[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges after a [[Long Rest|Long]] or [[Short Rest]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


* '''{{SAI|Font of Inspiration|w=30}}:''' 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


* '''{{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=30}}:''' Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}} d8
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


==== Spellcasting ====
; Spellcasting
* '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|2d4|Psychic}}.
:; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
* {{SpellSlot|3|2}} '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)''  
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
:; Spells Known&colon;8
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


{{HorizontalRuleImage}}  
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


*'''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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* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fear|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Fear|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Feign Death|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Feign Death}}
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Glyph of Warding}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Hypnotic Pattern|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Dead|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
* {{SAI|Stinking Cloud|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|6}}


===Level 6===
; {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}}
: You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.


==== {{SAI|Countercharm|w=40}} ====
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* You and any allies within  {{Range|m=9|ft=30}} have [[Advantage]] on [[Saving Throws]] against being {{Cond|Charmed}} or {{Cond|Frightened}}.
 
==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|3|3}} '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)''
 
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* '''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/Spells|Bard Spell List]].  
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon;9
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: 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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! style="width: 250px;" |{{SmIconLink|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{SmIconLink|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" |{{SmIconLink|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}
! style="width: 250px;" |[[College of Swords]]
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*[[Magical Secrets]]
*[[Magical Secrets]]
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*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
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*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
*{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
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===Level 7===
{{Level header|7}}
 
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|1}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 10
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


==== Spellcasting ====
* {{SpellSlot|4|1}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''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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* {{SAI|Confusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Confusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dimension Door}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Polymorph|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|8}}


===Level 8=== 
* Choose a [[Feat]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
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* '''{{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
; {{R|bi|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain one charge {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


==== Spellcasting ====
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* {{SpellSlot|4|2}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
 
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|2}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 11
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|9}}


===Level 9=== 
; Spellcasting
:; {{SpellSlot|4|3}} Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; {{SpellSlot|5|1}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Spells Known&colon; 12
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
* {{SpellSlot|4|3}} '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
* {{SpellSlot|5|1}} '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''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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* {{SAI|Dominate Person|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dominate Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Greater Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Monster|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mass Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Planar Binding|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Seeming|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|10}}


===Level 10===
* 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.
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* '''{{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=30}}:''' Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10
* '''[[Magical Secrets]]:''' Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list


==== Spellcasting ====
; {{SAI|Improved Bardic Inspiration|w=40}}
* {{SpellSlot|5|2}} '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)''
: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}} d10


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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
; Magical Secrets
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: Learn 2 non-Bard [[Spells]] from the '''[[Magical Secrets]]''' list
* {{SAI|Blade Ward|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand|w=40}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Friends|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Vicious Mockery|w=40}}
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* '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. {{SAI|Vicious Mockery}} now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}.  
; Spellcasting
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
:; {{SpellSlot|5|2}} Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known&colon; 4
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 13
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|11}}


=== Level 11===
; Spellcasting  
 
:; {{SpellSlot|6|1}} Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 1
==== Spellcasting ====
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
* {{SpellSlot|6|1}} '''Level 6 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)''
:; Spells Known&colon; 14
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:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].


*'''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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* {{SAI|Eyebite|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Eyebite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Otto's Irresistible Dance|c=16}}
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
{{Level header|12}}


=== Level 12===
* Choose a [[Feat]].


*Choose a [[Feat]].
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]]
; Spellcasting
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Spells Known&colon; 15
:: Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard/Spells|Bard Spell List]].
:; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
:: 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.
* '''{{R|bardin}}''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.


==External Links==  
==External links==  
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