Bardic Inspiration

Not to be confused with Inspiration

See also: Combat Inspiration and Improved Bardic Inspiration

Bardic Inspiration is a Bard passive feature and class action. This ability allows a Bard to inspire their allies and influence the outcome of their rolls. At level 5 and onwards this feature is replaced with Improved Bardic Inspiration in the UI.

Description

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.

Properties

Cost:

Bonus action + Bardic Inspiration Charge

Details:

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At Higher Levels

When the Bard reaches Level 5, the bonus increases to +1d8

When the Bard reaches Level 10, the bonus increases to +1d10

Condition: Bardic Inspiration

 Bardic Inspiration

Duration: Until Long rest

• Can use Bardic Inspiration to add a +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll, Ability check, or Saving throw.
• Bonus depends on originating Bard's level

Grants:

•  Bardic Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability check.
•  Bardic Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving throw.
•  Bardic Attack (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Bard

Notes

Helping Alfira at the end of Act 2 allows the use of the unique Improved Bardic Inspiration class action once per long rest. This functions as normal Bardic Inspiration but uses a d12.

Items that interact with Bardic Inspiration

• Blazer of Benevolence: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, you gain 4 temporary hit points.
• Boots of Brilliance: Play your instrument to restore one of your Bardic Inspiration slots (Recharge: Long Rest).
• Cap of Curing: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, they also regain 1d6 hit points.
• Wondrous Gloves: Your Armour Class increases by 1. In addition, if you have Bardic Inspiration, you gain 1 more use of it.