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You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.

You know music is more than a fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, you have mastered song, speech, and the magic within.

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: College of Lore, College of Valor, College of Swords

The Bard Class Progression					Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Cantrips Known	Spells Known	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
1st	+2	Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration ( d6)	2	4	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd	+2	Song of Rest, Jack of All Trades	2	5	3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd	+2	Choose a subclass, Expertise	2	6	4	2	-	-	-	-
4th	+2	Ability Score Improvement	3	7	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	Bardic Inspiration ( d8), Font of Inspiration	3	8	4	3	2	-	-	-
6th	+3	Countercharm, Subclass feature	3	9	4	3	3	-	-	-
7th	+3	-	3	10	4	3	3	1	-	-
8th	+3	Ability Score Improvement	3	11	4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	3	12	4	3	3	3	1	-
10th	+4	Bardic Inspiration ( d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets	4	14	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th	+4	-	4	15	4	3	3	3	2	1
12th	+4	Ability Score Improvement	4	15	4	3	3	3	2	1

Class Information

Bard's default armour

Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 + Constitution Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 + Constitution Modifier
Key Ability Scores:
- Charisma for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells.
- Constitution for more Hit Points and better Concentration checks.
- Dexterity for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
Saving Throw Proficiencies: Dexterity, Charisma
Equipment Proficiencies:
- Simple weapons, Hand Crossbows, Rapiers, Longswords, Shortswords
- Light armour
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 Skill that you are Proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
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

Bardic Inspiration
Bardic Inspiration Charges: 3 Recharge: Long rest
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots).

Cantrips (Choose 2):

Spells Known (Choose 4)
New 1st Level Spells Available:

Level 2

Song of Rest
Jack of All Trades

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot).
Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.

Level 3

Gain Expertise in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
New 2nd Level Spells available:

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.

Select a Subclass

College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords
Cutting Words Gain Proficiency in 3 Skills: Arcana Intimidation Sleight of Hand	Combat Inspiration Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour Shields Martial weapons	File:Blade Flourish Icon.png Blade Flourish Fighting Style (Choose 1): Duelling Two-Weapon Fighting Gain Proficiency in: Medium armour Scimitars

Level 4

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature).
- Choose a Feat.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)

Cantrips (Choose 1)

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 5

Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Font of Inspiration
Improved Bardic Inspiration ( d8)
Bardic Inspiration Charges: 4
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
New 3rd Level Spells available:

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 6

Countercharm
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.)
Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features:

College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords
File:Magical Secrets Icon.png Magical Secrets	Extra Attack	Extra Attack

Level 7

File:1 Level 4 Spell Slot.png Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.)

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
New 4th Level Spells available:

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 8

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature).
- Choose a Feat.
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 9

Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.)
File:1 Level 5 Spell Slot.png Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.)

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
New 5th Level Spells available:

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 10

Gain Expertise in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
File:Magical Secrets Icon.png Magical Secrets
Level 5 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 Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 11

File:1 Level 6 Spell Slot.png Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.)

Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
New 6th Level Spells available:

(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 12

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature).
- Choose a Feat.
(Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.

Subclass Features: None at this level

Bard Spell List

Cantrips

Level 1 Spells

Level 2 Spells

Level 3 Spells

Level 4 Spells

Level 5 Spells

Level 6 Spells

External Links

Bard on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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+* [[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]]
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+* [[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]]
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-* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
-* [[File:Faerie Fire Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Faerie Fire]] [[Faerie Fire]]
-* [[File:Healing Word Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Healing Word]] [[Healing Word]]
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-* [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
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+* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
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 * [[File:Mass Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mass Cure Wounds]] [[Mass Cure Wounds]]
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-* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]{{div col end}}
+* [[File:Spell OttosIrresistibleDance.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Otto's Irresistible Dance]] [[Otto's Irresistible Dance]]
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 * [[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:Enhance Ability Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Enhance Ability]] [[Enhance Ability]]
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 * [[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: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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 * [[File:Planar Binding Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Planar Binding]] [[Planar Binding]]
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-* [[File:Polymorph Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Polymorph]] [[Polymorph]]
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