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Bardic Inspiration is a Class Feature of Bards. This ability allows a Bard to inspire their allies and influence the outcome of their rolls. The version at level 5 and onwards is Improved Bardic Inspiration. The College of Valour counterpart is Combat Inspiration.
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
Bonus action + Bardic Inspiration Charge
- Gain:
+1d6
bonus to the next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw - Range: 18 m / 60 ft
- Duration: Until Long rest
- Once Bardic Inspiration has been granted, the target receives one of the following effects, whichever they use first:
- 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
- Bardic Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature):
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