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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 Valour College of Swords
Class Information Hit points
At level 1: 8 + Constitution
On level up: 5 + Constitution Key Ability Scores
Charisma DC and Attack Rolls with spells.Constitution Concentration checks.Dexterity 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. For a list of spells available to the Bard, see:
Bard/Spells .
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.
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Bardic Inspiration Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a Attack Roll , Ability Check , or Saving Throw .
Long rest Spellcasting
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
Cantrips Known: 2
Choose 2 Cantrips from the Bard Spell List .
Spells Known: 4
Choose 4 Spells from the Bard Spell List . New Cantrips Available New 1st Level Spells Available Template:H3
Song of Rest You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest . Jack of All Trades Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in. Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 5
Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List . Template:H3
Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
Spells Known: 6
Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List . New 2nd Level Spells available Select a Subclass Template:H3
Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Known: 3
Choose 1 additional cantrip from the Bard Spell List .
Spells Known: 7
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . Template:H3
Proficiency Bonus : +3You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.
You gain one charge Short rest Font of Inspiration You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest . Improved Bardic Inspiration Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now Spellcasting
Scaling Cantrips
Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. Vicious Mockery 2d4Psychic
You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
Spells Known:8
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . New 3rd Level Spells available Template:H3
Countercharm You and any allies within Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed Frightened Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
Spells Known:9
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . Subclass Features Template:H3
Spellcasting
You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 10
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . New 4th Level Spells available Template:H3
You gain one charge Short rest Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 11
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . Template:H3
Proficiency Bonus : +4You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus. Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 12
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . New 5th Level Spells available: Template:H3
Improved Bardic Inspiration Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now Magical Secrets
Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets Spellcasting
You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Known: 4
Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the Bard Spell List .
Scaling Cantrips
Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die. Vicious Mockery 3d4Psychic
Spells Known: 13
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . Template:H3
Spellcasting
You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 14
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . New 6th Level Spells available Template:H3
Spellcasting
Spells Known: 15
Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List .
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List . Notes External Links
Subclasses Inspiration Blade Flourish
Defensive Flourish
Slashing Flourish
Mobile Flourish
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Recharge: Long rest
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Proficiency Bonus: +3
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Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Range: 9 m / 30 ft have Advantage on Saving Throws against being 
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Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
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