The Bard does a little of everything and makes the whole party better at all of it: support magic, inspiration, and a silver tongue that opens doors and markets alike.
| Hit Die | d8 |
| Primary Ability | Charisma |
| Saving Throws | Dexterity, Charisma |
| Armor | Light |
| Weapons | Simple, plus hand crossbow, longsword, rapier, shortsword |
| Tools | Three musical instruments |
| Skills | Choose any 3 |
Hit Points at 1st level: 8 + Constitution modifier. At higher levels: 1d8 (or 5) + Constitution modifier per level.
Ability Score Improvements: 4, 8, 12, 16, 19.
Spellcasting. A full caster; you know your spells (Charisma) and cast rituals. Cantrips known: 2, then 3 at 4 and 4 at 10; spells known grow from 4 up to 22.
Bardic Inspiration. A bonus action to give an ally a die (d6, rising to d12 at 15) they add to a check, attack, or save. Song of Rest heals extra on a short rest.
| Level | Prof. | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Spellcasting, Bardic Inspiration (d6) |
| 2 | +2 | Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest (d6) |
| 3 | +2 | Bard College (subclass), Expertise |
| 4 | +2 | Ability Score Improvement (or feat) |
| 5 | +3 | Bardic Inspiration (d8), Font of Inspiration |
| 6 | +3 | Countercharm, College feature |
| 7 | +3 | 4th-level spells |
| 8 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement (or feat) |
| 9 | +4 | Song of Rest (d8) |
| 10 | +4 | Bardic Inspiration (d10), Expertise, Magical Secrets |
| 11 | +4 | 6th-level spells |
| 12 | +4 | Ability Score Improvement (or feat) |
| 13 | +5 | Song of Rest (d10) |
| 14 | +5 | Magical Secrets, College feature |
| 15 | +5 | Bardic Inspiration (d12) |
| 16 | +5 | Ability Score Improvement (or feat) |
| 17 | +6 | Song of Rest (d12) |
| 18 | +6 | Magical Secrets |
| 19 | +6 | Ability Score Improvement (or feat) |
| 20 | +6 | Superior Inspiration |
Jack of All Trades. Add half proficiency to non-proficient checks. Magical Secrets. Learn spells from any class. Superior Inspiration. Regain a use when you roll initiative with none left.
Your college is your path, chosen at level 3 (features at 3, 6, 14).
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