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{{About
[[Category:Class Actions]][[Category:Bonus Actions]]
| subject = the base bard action
'''Bardic Inspiration''' is a Class Feature of [[Bard|Bards]]. This ability allows a Bard to inspire their allies and influence the outcome of their rolls.
| use1 = the improved version granted at level 5
 
| article1 = Improved Bardic Inspiration
== Description ==
| use2 = the unique version granted to College of Valour bards
Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{C|+1d6}} bonus to their next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]].
| article2 = Combat Inspiration
 
| use3 = the unrelated gameplay mechanic that allows rerolling failed skill checks
== Properties ==
| article3 = Inspiration
{{InfoBlob|{{action|bonus}} + {{SmallIcon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png}} '''Bardic Inspiration''' Charge}}
}}
 
{{Feature page
* Gain: {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d6}} bonus to the next [[Attack Roll]], [[Ability Check]], or [[Saving Throw]]
| type = action
* {{Range|m=18|ft=60}}
| summary = '''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.
* {{Duration|Until Long Rest}}
| description = Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a {{DieIcon|d6|Physical}}+1d6 bonus to their next {{Attack Roll}}, {{Ability Check}}, or {{Saving Throw}}.
* Once '''Bardic Inspiration''' has been granted, the target receives '''one''' of the following effects, whichever they use first:
| cost = bonus, bardin
** {{Icon|Bardic Roll Icon.png}} '''Bardic Roll''' ''(Toggleable Passive Feature):'' {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d6}} bonus to the next [[Ability Check]]
| range m = 18
** {{Icon|Bardic Defence Icon.png}} '''Bardic Defence''' ''(Reaction):'' {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d6}} bonus to the next [[Saving Throw]]
| targets = 1 ally that does not already have {{SmCond|Bardic Inspiration}}
** {{Icon|Bardic Attack Icon.png}} '''Bardic Attack''' ''(Reaction):'' {{C|[[File:D6 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d6}} bonus to the next [[Attack Roll]]
| higher levels =
 
* When the Bard reaches level 5, the bonus increases to {{DieIcon|d8|Physical}}+1d8.
== At Higher Levels ==
* When the Bard reaches level 10, the bonus increases to {{DieIcon|d10|Physical}}+1d10.
 
| uid = Target_BardicInspiration
== At Higher Levels ==
| spell flags = HasVerbalComponent
 
| condition = Bardic Inspiration
* You have 3 {{SmallIcon|Bardic Inspiration Resource Icon.png}} '''Bardic Inspiration''' Charges. {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
| condition duration = Until Long Rest
* At [[Bard]] Level 5, the '''Bardic Inspiration''' bonus increases to {{C|[[File:D8 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d8}}
| class learns at level 1 = Bard
* At [[Bard]] Level 10, the '''Bardic Inspiration''' bonus increases to {{C|[[File:D10 Physical.png|frameless|40px]]+1d10}} ''(presumed; not yet available)''
| 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.
}}
== Related items ==
*{{MdRarityItem|Blazer of Benevolence}}: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, you gain 4 temporary hit points.
*{{MdRarityItem|Boots of Brilliance}}: Play your instrument to restore one of your Bardic Inspiration slots (Recharge: Long Rest).
*{{MdRarityItem|Cap of Curing}}: When you inspire an ally using Bardic Inspiration, they also regain 1d6 hit points.
*{{MdRarityItem|Wondrous Gloves}}: Your Armour Class increases by 1. In addition, if you have Bardic Inspiration, you gain 1 more use of it.
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Latest revision as of 19:12, 19 March 2025

This article is about the base bard action. For the improved version granted at level 5, see Improved Bardic Inspiration. For the unique version granted to College of Valour bards, see Combat Inspiration. For the unrelated gameplay mechanic that allows rerolling failed skill checks, see Inspiration.
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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 D6 Physical.png +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
Targets: 1 ally that does not already have Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration

At higher levels

  • When the Bard reaches level 5, the bonus increases to D8 Physical.png +1d8.
  • When the Bard reaches level 10, the bonus increases to D10 Physical.png +1d10.

Technical details

UID
Target_BardicInspiration
Spell flags

Condition: Bardic Inspiration

Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration

Duration: Until Long rest

Grants:

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.

Related items[edit | edit source]

  • 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.
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