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[[Category:Classes]]

'''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: [[File:Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Lore]][[College of Lore]], [[File:Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Valour]][[College of Valour]], [[File:Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=College of Swords]][[College of Swords]] __NOTOC__

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! colspan="6" | The Bard Class Progression
! colspan="6" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
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| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''
| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
| '''Features'''
| style="width: 6%;" | {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges'''
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Spells#Cantrips|Cantrips]] Known'''
| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[#Bard Spell List|Spells]] Known'''
| style="width: 3%;" | 1st
| style="width: 3%;" | 2nd
| style="width: 3%;" | 3rd
| style="width: 3%;" | 4th
| style="width: 3%;" | 5th
| style="width: 3%;" | 6th
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| [[#Level 1|1st]]
| +2
| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d6)
| 3
| 2
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| {{Icon|Song of Rest Icon.png|24|link=Song of Rest}} [[Song of Rest]], {{Icon|Jack of All Trades Icon.png|24|link=Jack of All Trades}} [[Jack of All Trades]]
| 3
| 2
| 5
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]], {{Expertise}}
| 3
| 2
| 6
| 4
| 2
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| 3
| 3
| 7
| 4
| 3
| -
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +3
| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8), {{Icon|Font of Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Font of Inspiration]]
| 4
| 3
| 8
| 4
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| {{Icon|Countercharm Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[Countercharm]], {{Icon|Class Bard Badge Icon.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]]
| 4
| 3
| 9
| 4
| 3
| 3
| -
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 7|7th]]
| +3
| -
| 4
| 3
| 10
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| 5
| 3
| 11
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
| -
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| [[#Level 9|9th]]
| +4
| -
| 5
| 3
| 12
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 1
| -
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| [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10), {{Expertise}}, [[Magical Secrets]]
| 5
| 4
| 14
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| -
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| [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| -
| 5
| 4
| 15
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
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| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{Icon|PassiveFeature Generic.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Feat]]
| 5
| 4
| 16
| 4
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 2
| 1
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== Class Information ==

[[File:Bard Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Bard's default armour]]

* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|8 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|5 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
* '''Key Ability Scores:''' 
** {{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|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
* '''Saving Throw Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Dexterity}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{WeaponType|Hand Crossbows}}, {{WeaponType|Rapiers}}, {{WeaponType|Longswords}}, {{WeaponType|Shortswords}}
** {{LightArmour}}
* '''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 [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.

=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===

* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Charisma}}
* '''[[Spells#Known_Spells|Known Spells]]:''' Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.

== Level Progression ==

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

=== Level 1 ===

* [[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Bardic Inspiration]]'''
* {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 3''' {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).''
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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 2)''
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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* '''Spells Known''' ''(Choose 4)''
* New '''1st Level Spells''' Available:
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* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
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=== Level 2 ===

* [[File:Song of Rest Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''[[Song of Rest]]'''
* [[File:Jack of All Trades Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Jack of All Trades]] '''[[Jack of All Trades]]''' 

* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).''
* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

=== Level 3 ===

* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.

* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).''
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).''
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* '''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the current [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].
* New '''2nd Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Calm Emotions Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Calm Emotions]] [[Calm Emotions]]
* [[File:Cloud of Daggers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Enthrall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enthrall]] [[Enthrall]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Knock Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Knock]] [[Knock]]
* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:See Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=See Invisibility]] [[See Invisibility]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the current [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

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<center><h4> Select a Subclass </h4></center>

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! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Lore]] [[College of Lore]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Valour]] [[College of Valour]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|frameless|150px|center|link=College of Swords]] [[College of Swords]]
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* {{SmallIcon|Cutting Worlds Icon.png}} [[Cutting Words]] 
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in 3 [[Skills]]
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* {{SmallIcon|Bardic Inspiration Icon.png}} [[Combat Inspiration]]
* Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
** {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
** {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
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* {{SmallIcon|Action SlashingFlourish Melee.png}} [[Blade Flourish]]
*'''[[Fighting Style]]''' (Choose 1):
**{{icon|Fighting Style Duelling Icon.png|25}} Duelling
**{{icon|Fighting Style Two Weapon Icon.png|25}} Two-Weapon Fighting
*Gain {{SmallIcon|Proficiency Icon.png}} [[Proficiency]] in:
**{{MediumArmour}}
**{{WeaponType|Scimitars}}
|}

===Level 4=== 

* Choose a [[Feat]].

*[[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]. 

===Level 5===

*[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] [[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3 ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
*[[File:Font of Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Font of Inspiration]]
*[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d8)
*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 4''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}
*[[File:PassiveFeature Generic.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]] now deals {{DamageText|2d4|Psychic}}. 
*<!--[[File:3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]-->'''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)'' 
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''3rd Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

===Level 6=== 

*{{IconLink|size=25|Action Bard Countercharm.png|Countercharm}}
*<!--[[File:3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 3 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)''
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[Bard#Bard%20Spell%20List|Bard Spell List]] 

*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]. 

*'''Subclass Features:'''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Lore Badge Icon.png|College of Lore}}
! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Valour Badge Icon.png|College of Valour}}
! style="width: 250px;" |{{IconLink|size=40|Class Bard Swords Badge Icon.png|College of Swords}}
|-
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*[[Magical Secrets]]
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*{{IconLink|size=25|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack}}
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*{{IconLink|size=25|Extra Attack Icon.png|Extra Attack}}
|}

===Level 7=== 

*<!--[[File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''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 Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''4th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Confusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Confusion]] [[Confusion]]
* [[File:Dimension Door Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dimension Door]] [[Dimension Door]]
* [[File:Freedom of Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Freedom of Movement]] [[Freedom of Movement]]
* [[File:Greater Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Invisibility]] [[Greater Invisibility]]
* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

===Level 8===  

*Choose a [[Feat]].

*{{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Improved Bardic Inspiration|Bardic Inspiration]] Charges: 5''' ''(You gain one charge)'' {{Recharge|Short Rest}}

*<!--[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''

*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]

*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

===Level 9===  

*<!--[[File:3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 4 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)''
*<!--[[File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''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 Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''5th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Dominate Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dominate Person]] [[Dominate Person]]
* [[File:Greater Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Restoration]] [[Greater Restoration]]
* [[File:Hold Monster Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Monster]] [[Hold Monster]]
* [[File:Mass Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mass Cure Wounds]] [[Mass Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Planar Binding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Planar Binding]] [[Planar Binding]]
* [[File:Seeming Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Seeming]] [[Seeming]]
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

===Level 10=== 

* Gain {{Expertise}} in 2 more [[Skill]]s you are [[Proficient]] in.
*[[File:Bardic Inspiration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Improved Bardic Inspiration]] ([[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|16px]] d10)
*[[Magical Secrets]]
*'''Cantrips''' ''(Choose 1)''
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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*[[File:PassiveFeature Generic.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=]] '''Scaling Cantrips:''' Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]] now deals {{DamageText|3d4|Psychic}}. 
*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*<!--[[File:2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 5 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.)''

*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

=== Level 11=== 

*<!--[[File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png|frameless|upright=0.1]]--> '''Level 6 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 1''' ''(You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)''
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*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*New '''6th Level Spells''' available:
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* [[File:Eyebite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Eyebite]] [[Eyebite]]
* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]
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*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

=== Level 12=== 

*Choose a [[Feat]].

*'''Spells Known:''' Choose 1 additional Spell from the [[#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]]
*''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell in the [[Bard#Bard Spell List|Bard Spell List]].

==Bard Spell List==

====Cantrips====
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* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
* [[File:Vicious Mockery Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Vicious Mockery]] [[Vicious Mockery]]
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====Level 1 Spells ====
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* [[File:Animal Friendship Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Animal Friendship]] [[Animal Friendship]]
* [[File:Bane Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bane]] [[Bane]]
* [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
* [[File:Dissonant Whispers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dissonant Whispers]] [[Dissonant Whispers]]
* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
* [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
* [[File:Sleep Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
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====Level 2 Spells ====
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* [[File:Blindness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blindness]] [[Blindness]]
* [[File:Calm Emotions Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Calm Emotions]] [[Calm Emotions]]
* [[File:Cloud of Daggers Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cloud of Daggers]] [[Cloud of Daggers]]
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Crown of Madness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Detect Thoughts Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Detect Thoughts]] [[Detect Thoughts]]
* [[File:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
* [[File:Enthrall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enthrall]] [[Enthrall]]
* [[File:Heat Metal Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Heat Metal]] [[Heat Metal]]
* [[File:Hold Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Person]] [[Hold Person]]
* [[File:Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Invisibility]] [[Invisibility]]
* [[File:Knock Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Knock]] [[Knock]]
* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
* [[File:Phantasmal Force Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Phantasmal Force]] [[Phantasmal Force]]
* [[File:See Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=See Invisibility]] [[See Invisibility]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
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====Level 3 Spells ====
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* [[File:Bestow Curse (Ability) Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Bestow Curse]] [[Bestow Curse]]
* [[File:Fear Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fear]] [[Fear]]
* [[File:Feign Death Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feign Death]] [[Feign Death]]
* [[File:Glyph of Warding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Glyph of Warding]] [[Glyph of Warding]]
* [[File:Hypnotic Pattern Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hypnotic Pattern]] [[Hypnotic Pattern]]
* [[File:Plant Growth Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Plant Growth]] [[Plant Growth]]
* [[File:Speak with Dead Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Speak with Dead]] [[Speak with Dead]]
* [[File:Stinking Cloud Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Stinking Cloud]] [[Stinking Cloud]]
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====Level 4 Spells ====
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* [[File:Confusion Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Confusion]] [[Confusion]]
* [[File:Dimension Door Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dimension Door]] [[Dimension Door]]
* [[File:Freedom of Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Freedom of Movement]] [[Freedom of Movement]]
* [[File:Greater Invisibility Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Invisibility]] [[Greater Invisibility]]
* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
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====Level 5 Spells ====
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* [[File:Dominate Person Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dominate Person]] [[Dominate Person]]
* [[File:Greater Restoration Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Greater Restoration]] [[Greater Restoration]]
* [[File:Hold Monster Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Hold Monster]] [[Hold Monster]]
* [[File:Mass Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mass Cure Wounds]] [[Mass Cure Wounds]]
* [[File:Planar Binding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Planar Binding]] [[Planar Binding]]
* [[File:Seeming Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Seeming]] [[Seeming]]
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====Level 6 Spells ====
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* [[File:Eyebite Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Eyebite]] [[Eyebite]]
* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]
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==Notes==
* {{Icon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png|24|link=Bardic Inspiration}} '''[[Bardic Inspiration]] Charge''' increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.

==External Links== 
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