Bard

Bard is a class in Baldur's Gate 3. 
== Overview ==
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.
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== Subclasses ==
The Bard Subclasses are:
== Class Progression ==
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Level 	Proficiency Bonus 	Features 	 	Cantrips Known 	Spells Known 	1st 	2nd 	3rd 	4th 	5th 	6th
1st 	+2 	, ( d6) 	3 	2 	4 	2 	- 	- 	- 	- 	-
2nd 	+2 	, 	3 	2 	5 	3 	- 	- 	- 	- 	-
3rd 	+2 	, 	3 	2 	6 	4 	2 	- 	- 	- 	-
4th 	+2 	 	3 	3 	7 	4 	3 	- 	- 	- 	-
5th 	+3 	( d8), 	4 	3 	8 	4 	3 	2 	- 	- 	-
6th 	+3 	, 	4 	3 	9 	4 	3 	3 	- 	- 	-
7th 	+3 	- 	4 	3 	10 	4 	3 	3 	1 	- 	-
8th 	+3 	 	5 	3 	11 	4 	3 	3 	2 	- 	-
9th 	+4 	- 	5 	3 	12 	4 	3 	3 	3 	1 	-
10th 	+4 	( d10), , Magical Secrets	5 	4 	13 	4 	3 	3 	3 	2 	-
11th 	+4 	- 	5 	4 	14 	4 	3 	3 	3 	2 	1
12th 	+4 	 	5 	4 	15 	4 	3 	3 	3 	2 	1
Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.
== Class information ==
===Attributes===
; Hit points 
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: On level up: 
; Key Ability Scores
: for improved spell's DC and Attack Rolls with spells. 
: for more Hit Points and better checks.
: for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
; Spellcasting Ability
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; Known spells
: Bard Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Bards know fewer Spells at low levels.
===Starting Proficiencies===
; Saving Throw proficiencies 
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; Equipment proficiencies
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; Skills with proficiency (Choose 3)
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: You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
; Starting Equipment : , , , an Instrument chosen during character creation
===Multiclass Proficiencies===
; Equipment proficiencies
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; Skills with proficiency (Choose 1)
: Same list as Starting Proficiencies
; Musical instrument proficiency
; Granted equipment
: An instrument chosen when taking the first Bard level
== Level progression ==
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
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: Inspire an ally to go beyond their capabilities with your performance. They can add a bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
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; Spellcasting
:; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
:: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots
:; Cantrips Known: 2
:: Choose 2 Cantrips from the Bard Spell List.
; Spells Known: 4
: Choose 4 Spells from the Bard Spell List.
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: You and your allies are revitalized as though you had taken a Short Rest.
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: Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.
; Spellcasting
:; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known: 5
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
* Gain in 2 Skills you are Proficient in.
; Spellcasting
:; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
:: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
:; Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
:: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known: 6
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the current Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the current Bard Spell List.
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* Gain Proficiency in 3 Skills	
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* Choose a Feat.
; Spellcasting
:; Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
:: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known: 3
:: Choose 1 additional cantrip from the Bard Spell List.
; Spells Known: 7
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
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: You gain one charge 
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: You regain all of your Bardic Inspiration Charges after a Long or Short Rest.
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: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d8
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:; Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
:: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
; Spells Known:8
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
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: You and any allies within have Advantage on Saving Throws against being or .
; Spellcasting 
:; Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
:: You gain an additional Level 3 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known:9
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List. 
==== Subclass features ====
College of Lore	College of Valour	College of Swords
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; Spellcasting 
:; Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
:: You gain a Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known: 10
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
 
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: You gain one charge 
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:; Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known: 11
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional) 
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
; Spellcasting 
:; Level 4 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
:: You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
:; Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
:: You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known: 12
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
 
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* Gain in 2 more Skills you are Proficient in.
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: Your Bardic Inspiration dice are now d10
; Magical Secrets
: Learn 2 non-Bard Spells from the Magical Secrets list
; Spellcasting
:; Level 5 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
:: You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
:; Cantrips Known: 4
:: Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the Bard Spell List.
; Spells Known: 13
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
; Spellcasting 
:; Level 6 Spell Slots Unlocked: 1
:: You gain a Level 6 Spell Slot.
; Spells Known: 14
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
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; Spells Known: 15
: Choose 1 additional Spell from the Bard Spell List.
; Replacement Spell (Optional)
: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Bard Spell List.
==Notes==
* increases are not yet noted in the level up UI.
== Notable bards ==
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== See also ==
* List of all Bards
==External links== 
Category:Classes