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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.
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Bard Class Icon.png
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 Icon.pngCollege of Lore, College Of Valor Icon.pngCollege of Valor, College of Swords Icon.pngCollege 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 #Level 1 Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration (D6 Physical.png d6) 2 4 2 - - - - -
2nd +2 Song of Rest Song of Rest, Jack of All Trades Jack of All Trades 2 5 3 - - - - -
3rd +2 #Level 3 Choose a subclass, Expertise 2 6 4 2 - - - -
4th +2 Feats#Available Feats Feat 3 7 4 3 - - - -
5th +3 Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration (D8 Physical.png d8), #Level 6 Font of Inspiration 3 8 4 3 2 - - -
6th +3 #Level 6 Countercharm, #Level 6 Subclass feature 3 9 4 3 3 - - -
7th +3 - 3 10 4 3 3 1 - -
8th +3 Feats#Available Feats Feat 3 11 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 3 12 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th +4 Bardic Inspiration Bardic Inspiration (D10 Physical.png d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets 4 14 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th +4 - 4 15 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th +4 Feats#Available Feats Feat 4 15 4 3 3 3 2 1

Class Information

Bard's default armour

Spellcasting

  • Spellcasting Ability: Charisma 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

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  • Cantrips (Choose 2):
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  • Spells Known (Choose 4)
  • New 1st Level Spells Available:

Level 2

  • 3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png 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

  • 4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots).
  • 2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots).
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  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
  • New 2nd Level Spells available:
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  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
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Select a Subclass

College Of Lore Icon.png
College of Lore
College Of Valor Icon.png
College of Valour
College of Swords Icon.png
College of Swords

Level 4

  • 3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 1)
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  • Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 5

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

  • (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 Lore College of Valour College of Valour College of Swords College of Swords

Level 7

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

  • 3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png 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

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

  • (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

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

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