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Bard

Bard

d8 Hit Die -- Charisma -- medium Difficulty

PvE Rating

★★★★★

PvP Rating

★★★★★

Hit Die

d8

Primary Stat

Charisma

Armor

Light

Weapons

Simple, Hand Crossbows, Longswords, Rapiers, Shortswords

Description

Jack-of-all-trades performers who use music and magic. Excellent in dialogue with skill proficiencies and Bardic Inspiration.

Strengths

  • +Best skill monkey with Expertise and Jack of All Trades
  • +Excellent in dialogue with CHA and skill proficiencies
  • +Full caster with healing, buffs, and crowd control
  • +College of Swords multiclass is top-tier

Weaknesses

  • -Lower HP with d8 hit die
  • -College of Lore is squishy in melee
  • -Fewer damage spells than Wizard or Sorcerer
  • -Relies heavily on party synergy

Tips & Strategy

  • 1College of Swords is the best multiclass base -- Flourishes add damage and AC.
  • 2Bardic Inspiration charges recover on Short Rest at level 5.
  • 3Bards can learn 2 spells from any class at level 10 via Magical Secrets.
  • 4Jack of All Trades adds half proficiency to all ability checks.
  • 5Use Cutting Words to reduce enemy attack rolls and saves as a Reaction.

Subclasses

College of LoreCollege of ValourCollege of Swords

Best For

SupportDialogueVersatility

Saving Throws

DexterityCharisma