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Bard is a class in Baldur’s Gate 3. Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.

Bard
Class
Bards know music is more than idle fancy - it is power. Through study and adventure, these travelling troubadours master song, speech, and the magic within.
Hit points at level 1
8
Hit points per level
5
Spellcasting ability
Charisma
Subclasses
4

Bard progression

Class levels 1–12 · Select a feature to read its game description.

  1. 1Level
    Bardic Inspiration Granted feature
    Can use Bardic Inspiration.
    Starting equipment Choose 1 · No option data
    Level 1 spell slots × 2 Current spell slots
  2. 2Level
    Jack of All Trades Granted feature
    Your vast experiences make you more likely to succeed in any undertaking. Add half of your Proficiency Bonus (rounded down) to Ability Checks that you are not Proficient in.
    Song of Rest Granted
    You and your allies are revitalised as though you would have taken a Short Rest.
    Level 1 spell slots × 3 Current spell slots
  3. 3Level
    Choose a subclass 4 branches
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 2 Current spell slots
  4. 4Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 Current spell slots
  5. 5Level
    Font of Inspiration Granted feature
    You regain all your Bardic Inspiration after a Long or Short Rest.
    Improved Bardic Inspiration Granted feature
    The bonus gained from Bardic Inspiration increases to +[1].
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 2 Current spell slots
  6. 6Level
    Countercharm Granted
    You and any allies within 9m have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Charmed or Frightened.
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 Current spell slots
  7. 7Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 1 Current spell slots
  8. 8Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 2 Current spell slots
  9. 9Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 3 · Level 5 spell slots × 1 Current spell slots
  10. 10Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 3 · Level 5 spell slots × 2 Current spell slots
  11. 11Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 3 · Level 5 spell slots × 2 · Level 6 spell slots × 1 Current spell slots
  12. 12Level
    Level 1 spell slots × 4 · Level 2 spell slots × 3 · Level 3 spell slots × 3 · Level 4 spell slots × 3 · Level 5 spell slots × 2 · Level 6 spell slots × 1 Current spell slots

College of Lore subclass progression

College of Lore
Subclass
You pursue beauty and truth, collecting knowledge from scholarly tomes to peasants' tales, and use your gifts to hold both audiences and enemies spellbound.
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  1. 3Level
    Cutting Words Granted feature
    Use your wit to distract a creature and sap its confidence.
  2. 6Level

College of Valour subclass progression

College of Valour
Subclass
You wander the land to witness and relate the deeds of the mighty, keeping alive the memory of heroes of the past and inspiring heroes of the future.
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  1. 3Level
    Combat Inspiration Granted feature
    Can use Combat Inspiration.
  2. 6Level
    Extra Attack Granted feature
    Can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack. If you gain the Extra Attack feature from more than one class, they don't add together.

College of Swords subclass progression

College of Swords
Subclass
A highly trained and skilled warrior, you use your prowess with words and weapons to fight and entertain in equal measure.
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  1. 3Level
    Slashing Flourish (Melee) Granted
    Attack up to 2 enemies at once.
    Slashing Flourish (Ranged) Granted
    Attack up to 2 enemies at once.
    Mobile Flourish (Melee) Granted
    Thrust your weapon with enough force to push your target back 6m. Afterwards, you can Teleport to the target.
    Mobile Flourish (Ranged) Granted
    Shoot a target with enough force to push it back 6m. Afterwards, you can Teleport to the target.
    Defensive Flourish (Melee) Granted
    Attack defensively, increasing your Armour Class by 4 if you hit.
    Defensive Flourish (Ranged) Granted
    Attack defensively, increasing your Armour Class by 4 if you hit.
  2. 6Level
    Extra Attack Granted feature
    Can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack. If you gain the Extra Attack feature from more than one class, they don't add together.

College of Glamour subclass progression

College of Glamour
Subclass
You mastered your craft under the tutelage of fey creatures, whose captivating magic swirls within you, ready to be released.
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  1. 3Level
    Mantle of Inspiration Granted feature
    Imbue 2 allies with your vigour and grant them 5. If they're hit with a melee attack, the attacker becomes Charmed.
  2. 6Level
    Mantle of Inspiration Action
    Imbue 3 allies with your vigour and grant them 8. If they're hit with a melee attack, the attacker becomes Charmed.
    Mantle of Majesty: Command Granted spells
    Command a creature to flee, move closer, freeze, drop to the ground or drop its weapon.
  3. 10Level
    Mantle of Inspiration Action
    Imbue 4 allies with your vigour and grant them 11. If they're hit with a melee attack, the attacker becomes Charmed.