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Bard

Any fool can carry a sword, but it takes a proper halfling to carry the tune, the tale, and the emergency refreshments. My songs restore vigor, inspire, confound, or hasten a company, and I keep enough roguish tricks close at hand for the problems music cannot politely solve.

I wield nearly any weapon, instrument, or well-filled flagon and can wear most armor. With companions I make everyone better; alone, I simply choose a cleverer verse.

Build your character

Character creation

Class modifier to race base stats: +1 STR, +3 DEX, +4 CHA.

Bonus point advice

Listed below is the recommended allocation of bonus points by race. Since Charisma is a Bard’s main attribute, you should focus on maximizing it whenever possible. Most of your songs' effectiveness are tied to it. The remaining points are flexible as it is currently unknown how or if songs are affected by the other stats. As more information comes to light, this section will be appropriately updated. Charisma determines Bard mana and contributes to song damage. Instruments improve applicable song effects; haste is excluded from instrument bonuses. Dwarf: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points Halfling: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points Human: +6 Charisma, 4 flex points Wood Elf: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points

Choose for your playstyle: Favor Charisma for stronger songs. Flexible points can support Stamina for survivability, Dexterity for weapon accuracy and procs, or the higher of Intelligence and Wisdom for mana.

Starting choices

Playable races and starting stats

Race	STR	STA	DEX	AGI	INT	WIS	CHA	Bonus
Dwarf	18	17	21	15	16	16	19	10
Suggested allocation: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points
Halfling	16	17	19	17	14	20	19	10
Suggested allocation: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points
Human	17	17	19	16	16	16	21	10
Suggested allocation: +6 Charisma, 4 flex points
Wood Elf	15	14	21	20	15	17	20	10
Suggested allocation: +7 Charisma, 3 flex points

Class stat modifiers

STR +1DEX +3CHA +4

Level reference

Spells and abilities

65 known

Type identifies the in-game book tab. Spells are tied to the spell book; Innate and Skill-tab actions remain available after death.

Level 1

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Beats of BattleImmerse your party in an ominous beat, increasing their Strength, Agility, and Dexterity by 2 (L1) to 4 (L16) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Cut TimeMaintain a measure of three beneficial songs.	Innate	—	—	Class trait
Hymn of the DeadImmerse your target in a solemn hymn, revealing the direction of their corpse in the current zone.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
ThrowThrow a throwing weapon at your target. Requires throwing weapon. Requires throwing weapons.	Innate	Mar	—	Starting ability
Whistling Slash IWhistle an invigorating tune as you slash at your target, dealing 100% Weapon Ratio Damage and increasing your Strength by 5 for 30 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 2

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Screaming VocalizationRelease a guttural shout at your target, dealing 2 (L1) to 5 (L4) Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 350% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 3

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Somniferous SerenadeEnthrall your target with a somniferous serenade, incapacitating them for 18 seconds.	Innate	Wind	—	Vendor

Level 4

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Healing HymnImmerse your party in a soothing hymn, increasing their Health Regeneration by 2 (L1) to 12 (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Siren's CallCharm your target with a beckoning melody, forcing them to fight alongside you for up to 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 5

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Traveler's MarchInspire your party with a rousing march, increasing their Movement Speed by 25% (L5) to 75% (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 6

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chant of PurityImmerse your party in a rhythmic chant, increasing their Poison and Disease Resistance by 5 (L6) to 10 (L26) for 18 seconds.	Innate	Percussion	—	Vendor

Level 7

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
RepelShriek at your target and those around it, decreasing your Threat against them by 75 (L1) to 750 (L60).	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 8

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Lento's Aria of StillnessOppress nearby targets with an echoing aria, decreasing their Movement Speed by 20% and Attack Speed by 10% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Vellicosa's FanfareBlast your target with an ominous fanfare, dealing 8 (L8) to 100 (L60) Magic Damage every 6 seconds for 18 seconds.	Innate	Brass	—	Vendor

Level 9

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Languid LullabySoothe your target with a languid lullaby, reducing their Aggro Radius for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 10

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Dissonant VocalizationRelease a dissonant shout at your target, dealing 14 Magic Damage plus 140% (L1) to 350% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 11

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Unifying AnthemCaptivate your target with a unifying anthem, increasing your faction standing with them by 10000 (L1) to 20000 (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 12

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chords of QuicknessInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Attack Speed by 10% (L12) to 15% (L16) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Faedawyn's Arcane AlacrityInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Casting Speed by 10% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Overture of SpeedInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Attack Speed by 10% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Siren's AllureCharm your target with an alluring melody, forcing them to fight alongside you for up to 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 13

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Frightful ScreechRelease a frightful screech at your target, causing them to flee for 6 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 14

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Selstie's Aeolian AriaImmerse your party in an ethereal aria, granting them the ability to breathe underwater for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 15

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Whistling Slash IIWhistle an invigorating tune as you slash at your target, dealing 105% Weapon Ratio Damage and increasing your Haste by 20% as well as your Strength and Armor Class by 5 for 30 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 16

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chant of Magic ProtectionImmerse your party in a rhythmic chant, increasing their Magic Resistance by 5 (L16) to 10 (L36) for 18 seconds.	Innate	Percussion	—	Vendor
Hymn of InspirationImmerse your party in a soothing hymn, increasing their Mana Regeneration by 1 (L16) to 10 (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Mesmerizing WhisperUtter a mesmerizing whisper at your target, incapacitating them for 2 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Vellicosa's TantaraBlast your target with a tremendous tantara, dealing 12 (L16) to 100 (L60) Magic Damage every 6 seconds for 18 seconds.	Innate	Brass	—	Vendor

Level 18

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Aristam's Steady TreadInspire your party with a subdued march, increasing their Movement Speed by 5% (L5) to 10% (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Disenchanting BlareDispel magic from your target, removing one harmful effect at random.	Innate	Brass	—	Vendor

Level 20

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Cacophonic VocalizationRelease a cacophonic shout at your target, dealing 22 Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 350% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
SneakWalk silently, rendering you undetectable to targets while behind them. Cannot fizzle. Can Cast While Moving.	Innate	Subterfuge	—	Vendor
Sonnet of the UnseenImmerse your party in a wistful sonnet, rendering them unseen by the living and granting them the ability to see invisible entities for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 22

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Discordant PurgePurge magic from your target, removing one beneficial effect at random.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Paralyzing ShriekRelease a paralyzing shriek at up to 4 foes around you, stunning them for 3 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 24

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Siren's EnchantmentCharm your target with an enchanting melody, forcing them to fight alongside you for up to 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 26

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chant of the ElementsImmerse your party in a rhythmic chant, increasing their Fire, Cold, and Electric Resistance by 5 (L26) to 10 (L46) for 18 seconds.	Innate	Percussion	—	Vendor
Subduing WhisperUtter a subduing whisper at your target, incapacitating them for 3 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 28

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chords of RapidityInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Attack Speed by 20% (L28) to 25% (L32) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Lento's Aria of ApathyOppress nearby targets with an echoing aria, decreasing their Movement Speed by 30% and Attack Speed by 15% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 30

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Common TimeExpand your measure to maintain four beneficial songs.	Innate	—	—	Class trait
CrescendoRaise your song in a mighty crescendo, increasing your bonus with all instruments by 50% for 30 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Wailing VocalizationRelease a wailing shout at your target, dealing 29 Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 290% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Whistling Slash IIIWhistle an invigorating tune as you slash at your target, dealing 110% Weapon Ratio Damage and increasing your Haste by 30% as well as your Strength and Armor Class by 10 for 30 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 33

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Harmony of VisionsImmerse your target in a dreamlike harmony, granting you the ability to see through their eyes.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 34

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Faedawyn's Piping of ProtectionWeave a mail of musical protection around your group, increasing their Armor Class by 4 (L34) to 20 (L60) absorbing 5 (L34) to 45 (L60) damage.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 36

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chant of NeutralityImmerse your party in a rhythmic chant, increasing their Holy and Corruption Resistance by 5 (L36) to 10 (L56) for 18 seconds.	Innate	Percussion	—	Vendor
Entrancing WhisperUtter a entrancing whisper at your target, incapacitating them for 4 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Siren's CompulsionCharm your target with a compulsive melody, forcing them to fight alongside you for up to 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 38

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Aristam's Aerial AriaLift your party with a light aria, causing them to fall more slowly for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 40

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Discordant VocalizationRelease a discordant shout at your target, dealing 34 Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 350% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 42

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Beats of WarImmerse your party in an ominous beat, increasing their Strength, Agility, and Dexterity by 2 (L1) to 4 (L16) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 44

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chords of CelerityInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Attack Speed by 30% (L44) to 35% (L48) for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Lento's Aria of LethargyOppress nearby targets with an echoing aria, decreasing their Movement Speed by 40% and Attack Speed by 20% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 45

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Whistling Slash IVWhistle an invigorating tune as you slash at your target, dealing 115% Weapon Ratio Damage and increasing your Haste by 40% as well as your Strength and Armor Class by 20 for 30 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 46

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Somnolent WhisperUtter a somnolent whisper at your target, incapacitating them for 5 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 48

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Siren's ThrallCharm your target with an enthralling melody, forcing them to fight alongside you for up to 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 50

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chaotic VocalizationRelease a chaotic shout at your target, dealing 38 Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 350% (L60) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 52

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Aristam's Voluminous VoyageInspire your party with a rousing march, increasing their Movement Speed by 25% (L5) to 75% (L60) for 18 seconds.	Innate	Percussion	—	Vendor

Level 56

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Hypnotic WhisperUtter a hypnotic whisper at your target, incapacitating them for 6 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Lento's Aria of StasisOppress nearby targets with an echoing aria, decreasing their Movement Speed by 50% and Attack Speed by 25% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 58

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Tembror's Booming BravadoAmplify the voice of your groupmates, giving them a 20% immunity to Silence effects.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level 60

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Chords of AlacrityInspire your party with an energetic allegro, increasing their Attack Speed by 45% for 18 seconds.	Innate	—	—	Vendor
Thunderous VocalizationRelease a thunderous shout at your target, dealing 38 Magic Damage plus 150% (L1) to 350% (L38) damage variance.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Level unknown

Name	Type	Skill	Cost	Acquired
Anthem of RestorationCombines party health regeneration and mana regeneration, as described in the official Bard deep dive.	Innate	—	—	Vendor

Character proficiencies

Skills

23 known

These are trainable character proficiencies—not actions from the Spell, Innate, or Skill tabs of the spell-book window.

General skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	Alcohol ToleranceImproves your ability to resist the impairing effects of alcohol.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	CommercePractical skill used when buying from and selling to merchants.	Automatic	25	25
1	FishingAllows you to catch fish from suitable bodies of water.	Automatic	300	300
1	SwimmingImproves movement and endurance while traveling through water.	Automatic	100	100
24	Safe FallReduces damage suffered from falling.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
36	TrackingAllows you to locate and follow creatures within the current zone.	Trainer	Unknown	Unknown

Weapon skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	BludgeoningProficiency with blunt weapons such as clubs, hammers, and maces.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	PiercingProficiency with piercing weapons such as daggers and spears.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	SlashingProficiency with edged weapons that cut or slash.	Automatic	250	Unknown
1	ThrowingProficiency with thrown weapons and throwing attacks.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown

Other

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	Brass InstrumentsPerformance proficiency for songs associated with brass instruments.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	MartialProficiency used by trained weapon techniques and other martial actions.	Automatic	255	Unknown
1	MusicianshipGeneral performance proficiency supporting a Bard's songs and musical techniques.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	Percussion InstrumentsPerformance proficiency for songs associated with percussion instruments.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	SingingVocal performance proficiency for songs performed without relying on an instrument.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	Stringed InstrumentsPerformance proficiency for songs associated with stringed instruments.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	SubterfugeProficiency used by stealth, misdirection, threat control, and other covert techniques.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown
1	Wind InstrumentsPerformance proficiency for songs associated with wind instruments.	Automatic	Unknown	Unknown

Combat skills

Level	Skill	How gained	Cap at 50	Cap at 60
1	Defense	Automatic	250	300
1	DodgeProvides a chance to avoid an incoming attack through movement.	Trainer	150	Unknown
1	Hand to HandProficiency with unarmed attacks.	Automatic	100	100
1	OffenseGeneral offensive proficiency that supports accuracy and effectiveness with physical attacks.	Automatic	250	Unknown
15	Double AttackProvides a chance to make an additional attack during a combat round.	Training	240	Unknown

Progression

Class quests

Bard Starter Quest (Faelindral)Level 1

Bard Starter Quest (Night Harbor)Level 1

Gifts for our Dear FriendsLevel 1

Instrument of HospitalityLevel 6

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