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[[improved ki strike 4]], [[improved ki strike 5]], [[improved sneak attack]], |
[[improved ki strike 4]], [[improved ki strike 5]], [[improved sneak attack]], |
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[[improved spell resistance]], [[improved stunning fist]], |
[[improved spell resistance]], [[improved stunning fist]], |
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[[planar turning]], [[terrifying rage]], [[thundering rage]], [[undead shape]] |
[[planar turning]], [[terrifying rage]], [[thundering rage]], [[undead shape]] |
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<br />These epic [[general feat]]s cannot be selected when taking a level of bard. |
<br />These epic [[general feat]]s cannot be selected when taking a level of bard. |
Revision as of 11:45, 7 June 2009
Description: Bards often serve as negotiators, messengers, scouts, and spies. They love to accompany heroes (and villains) to witness heroic (or villainous) deeds firsthand, since a bard who can tell a story from personal experience earns renown among his fellows. A bard casts arcane spells without any advance preparation, much like a sorcerer. His magic emphasizes charms and illusions, and the bard can also play an inspiring song that strengthens him and his allies. Bards also share some specialized skills with rogues, and their knowledge of item lore is nearly unmatched.
Alignment restrictions: any non-lawful
Hit die: d6
Proficiencies: armor (light, medium), shields, weapons (simple)
Skill points: 4 + int modifier ( (4 + int modifer) * 4 at 1st level)
Skills: appraise, bluff, concentration, craft armor, craft trap, craft weapon, discipline, heal, hide, listen, lore, move silently, parry, perform, persuade, pick pocket, spellcraft, taunt, tumble, use magic device
Unavailable feats:
divine might, divine shield, extra turning, weapon specialization
These general feats cannot be selected when taking a level of bard.
Primary saving throw(s): reflex, will
Base attack bonus: +3/4 levels
Spellcasting: arcane (charisma-based, no spell preparation, spell failure from armor is a factor). Bards begin the game knowing four cantrips. Must have a charisma score of 10 + the spell's level to cast a spell.
Spells
Cantrips | 1st level spells | 2nd level spells | 3rd level spells | 4th level spells | 5th level spells | 6th level spells |
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Level progression
Lvl | BAB | Saves | Feats | HP range | Spells per day | Known spells | ||||||||||||||||
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Fort | Ref | Will | 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 0 | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | ||||||
1st | +0 | +0 | +2 | +2 | bardic knowledge, bard song | 3-6 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
2nd | +1 | +0 | +3 | +3 | 6-12 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
3rd | +2 | +1 | +3 | +3 | 9-18 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
4th | +3 | +1 | +4 | +4 | 12-24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | |||
5th | +3 | +1 | +4 | +4 | 15-30 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |||
6th | +4 | +2 | +5 | +5 | 18-36 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | |||
7th | +5 | +2 | +5 | +5 | 21-42 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | |||
8th | +6/+1 | +2 | +6 | +6 | 24-48 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | |||
9th | +6/+1 | +3 | +6 | +6 | 27-54 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | |||
10th | +7/+2 | +3 | +7 | +7 | 30-60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | |||
11th | +8/+3 | +3 | +7 | +7 | 33-66 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | |||
12th | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +8 | 36-72 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | |||
13th | +9/+4 | +4 | +8 | +8 | 39-78 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | |||
14th | +10/+5 | +4 | +9 | +9 | 42-84 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | |||
15th | +11/+6/+1 | +5 | +9 | +9 | 45-90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | |||
16th | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +10 | 48-96 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||
17th | +12/+7/+2 | +5 | +10 | +10 | 51-102 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |||
18th | +13/+8/+3 | +6 | +11 | +11 | 54-108 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |||
19th | +14/+9/+4 | +6 | +11 | +11 | 57-114 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||
20th | +15/+10/+5 | +6 | +12 | +12 | 60-120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Being able to cast 0 spells of a certain level per day means the bard cannot cast spells of that level unless bonus spell slots of the appropriate level are granted by a high charisma.
Epic bard
The epic bard's music is beyond inspiring, beyond heartrending, beyond perfection. With just a song, the bard can weaken the cruelest creature or inspire allies to the heights of power and bravery.
Hit die: d6
Skill points: 4 + int modifier
Bonus feats: The epic bard gains a bonus feat every three levels after 20th. In other words, at levels 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, and 38.
Epic bonus feats: arcane defense, curse song, epic skill focus (all but animal empathy), epic spell focus, epic will, extra music, great charisma, great dexterity, greater spell focus, greater spell penetration, improved combat casting, lasting inspiration, lingering song
Unavailable epic feats:
bane of enemies,
construct shape, dragon shape,
epic spell: dragon knight, epic spell: epic mage armor, epic spell: epic warding, epic spell: greater ruin, epic spell: hellball, epic spell: mummy dust,
epic weapon specialization, great smiting,
improved ki strike 4, improved ki strike 5, improved sneak attack,
improved spell resistance, improved stunning fist,
mighty rage, outsider shape,
planar turning, terrifying rage, thundering rage, undead shape
These epic general feats cannot be selected when taking a level of bard.
Epic bard level progression
Lvl | Feats | HP range |
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21st | 63-126 | |
22nd | 66-132 | |
23rd | bonus feat | 69-138 |
24th | 72-144 | |
25th | 75-150 | |
26th | bonus feat | 78-156 |
27th | 81-162 | |
28th | 84-168 | |
29th | bonus feat | 87-174 |
30th | 90-180 | |
31st | 93-186 | |
32nd | bonus feat | 96-192 |
33rd | 99-198 | |
34th | 102-204 | |
35th | bonus feat | 105-210 |
36th | 108-216 | |
37th | 111-222 | |
38th | bonus feat | 114-228 |
39th | 117-234 | |
40th | 120-240 |
Prestige class tips
- Bards are best suited to become shadowdancers or harper scouts.
- Combat-oriented bards may enjoy becoming a red dragon disciple, champion of Torm or eventually an arcane archer.