Bard ( job ) The Bard is a job class that appears in various games in the series . Profile . Bards are characterized as wearing lightweight tunics and feathered hats . The Bard ' s signature weapon is the harp , but they are often able to equip other types of instruments , especially in more recent games . Their ability is Sing , which allows them to sing and play songs that have various effects . The songs usually boost the Bard ' s party in battle , but some songs target enemies instead . Another ability attributed to the Bard is Hide , which allows the Bard to hide in battle . When hidden , a Bard cannot perform actions , but is invincible . In some games , such as " Final Fantasy Tactics " , only males can be Bards — females become Dancers . In the majority of games , however , either sex can be a Bard . Bards often oppose Dancers in utility : Bards focusing on supporting the party and providing beneficial status effects on them , while Dancers focus on supporting the party by inflicting negative status effect s on the enemies . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . The Bard job is obtained from the Water Crystal . In the original game , it can either decrease the enemy ' s level or increase the physical Base Damage . In the 3D remake , its arsenal is changed to using numerous songs to aid the party in battle . " Final Fantasy IV " . Edward is a bard , whose Bardsongs produce various effects . Edward is also the subject character for the famous quote " You spoony bard ! " . Edward returns as a bard , using Bardsong to produce various effects to assist the party . Unlike the previous game , the player can now pick its targets . The command can either inflict a status ailment on target enemies or grants a positive status / healing on the party . " Final Fantasy V " . The Fire Crystal leaves behind a job that grants the Bard class , but it cannot be obtained until further on in the game from a chocobo . The Bard uses songs for various effects in battle . Most of the songs are learned from talking to people in different town s . If the player has played all the piano s , the bard can learn the last song . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Songstress dressphere is acquired at the beginning of the game and plays an important role in the storyline . The Songstress ' s Sing abilities grant special effects to the party , while Dance will hinder the enemies . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Bard is a job obtained by a character upon reaching Level 30 . It uses its songs to boost the party ' s effectiveness in battle . In every district of city and town is at least one bard NPC who , for 10 gil , will allow the player to re - watch past cutscenes . There is another Bard NPC that will change the player ' s title to one they previously had . The alter egos of Ulmia and Joachim are bards . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Bard was added in patch 1 . 21 to be a job specialty for the Archer class . It gets extended Archer abilities and is able to perform songs to offer a range of different status improvements for the party . The NPC and Circle of Knowing member Thancred claims to be a bard and , judging by the way he works with words , more than likely is one ; although in battle , he usually functions as a Gladiator and , later , as a Rogue . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Deuce has abilities similar to a bard . She utilizes a Flute that can increase allies ' attributes and decrease enemies ' attributes . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Bard job is exclusive to male units , obtained by training a male unit in magical job classes . The Bard job is exclusive to Hurdy the moogle . Hurdy has several abilities that are mainly for helping his allies . The Bard job makes an appearance here as a job used for basic buffing . The Musician job is a similar job that focuses on getting the most out of the party in the form of stat boosts . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Eduardo is a Bard . Bard also appears as a job class available only to the Light Warriors . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Bard appears as a job card in the new Labyrinth mode , reviving any fallen party members . " Final Fantasy Artniks " . The Bard appears as a character card . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Bard is a character available to the party , he uses the Requiem ability during battle . Unlocks at level 62 . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Bard appears as a recruitable character . He is unlocked in South Figaro Cave on Classic in " Final Fantasy VI " storyline as the First Time Reward . Bard can use Support school of Physical skillset up to rarity rank 4 . His initial Soul Break is Valor Minuet I which at the expense of two Soul Gauge segments temporarily increases party ' s Attack . The instrument Madhura Harp ( III ) can grant Bard access to Valor Minuet II which at the expense of two Soul Gauge segments temporarily increases party ' s Attack . Bard can equip the following weapon types : daggers and instruments . The instrument Madhura Harp ( III ) allows Bard access to Valor Minuet II . He can equip the following armor types : bracers , hats , light armor , and robes . He can equip accessories . " Final Fantasy Explorers " . The Bard job is unlocked in the 3 star quest Aptitude Exam : Ninja and Bard Quest . The Bard uses recovery and support magic , and uses the sing ability to support allies in fights . The Bard boasts high spirit , focus , mobility , luck and load , making this job a versatile buffer / healer . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . The Bard job appears with eight Ice - elemental cards and one Fire - elemental card : four Ice - elemental cards with each of the main characters from " Final Fantasy III " , Luneth , Arc , Refia , and Ingus ; one Fire - elemental card depicting Faris from " Final Fantasy V " ; two Ice - elemental cards , featuring a Hume and an Elvaan respectively , from " Final Fantasy XI " ; one Ice - elemental card which shows an Elezen from " Final Fantasy XIV " ; and one more Ice - elemental card with the jobs artwork for " Final Fantasy Explorers " . " Triple Triad ( Portal App ) " . Bard from the " Final Fantasy III " 3D version has a Triple Triad card . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Knights of the Crystals " . The Bard appears on a silver card .