The Bard class has just been added to Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access withPatch 8. The Bard is a support class that uses the power of their voice and music to inspire their allies and hinder their foes. This class is unique and can be challenging to master. Here is our class guide for the Bard.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Best Races
Race defines unique features for your characters, such as Darkvision or additional attribute points.Charismais the primary attribute stat for a Bard, as this is their spellcasting modifier. The best race options for a Bard will give +2 to this stat. Those races are:
These race options will satisfy the +2 Charisma requirement; however, theHalf-Elfis the best option as a race feature. You will also get the opportunity to pick additionalability improvements—select Dexterity and Constitution.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Best Spells
The Bard will get access to several spells and Cantrips at Level one, and more as you level up. During Character Creation, you can pick two Cantrips and four starting spells. Cantrips can be cast without a spell slot. The best options are:
These spells and Cantrips are a mix of damaging and condition-applying abilities that will allow you to sustain your allies while applying negative conditions to enemies during combat. You will also pick a startinginstrumenton the class screen. The instrument can be changed later and doesn’t affect gameplay other than the sound your spells make when used.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Best Skills
Charisma is Bard’s main ability point. The best skills are ability checks that use Charisma, these are:
TheEntertainerbackground will give you Performance and Acrobatics proficiency, allowing you to select the three remaining skills at skill selection.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Starting Ability Points
A Bard should focus on three ability points, listed below. The remaining ability points can be left at 10, or 8 in Strength’s case.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard Subclasses
At Level three, you will pick a Bard subclass. The two options are College of Lore and College of Valor.College of Valorwill change your playstyle to a melee-focused Bard with proficiency in Medium Armor, Shields, and Martial Weapons. You will also get access to the Combat Inspiration action. TheCollege of Lorewill give you access to the Cutting Words reaction.
Either subclass is an effective option; however, theCollege of Lore is the best optionfor a support Bard playstyle. The Cutting Words reaction can be used in the same turn as an action and bonus action, provided you have the Bardic Inspiration points. This allows you to make three actions in the same turn.
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