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🎵 Bard
Bards are versatile spellcasters and support characters who control the battlefield and influence others. They excel at both supporting allies and disrupting enemies.
✨ Bardic Inspiration
Bonus Action: grant 1 ally an inspiration die (d6 at level 1, scales with level)
Uses: equal to Charisma modifier per long rest
Effect: ally rolls the die and adds it to ability check, attack roll, or saving throw within 10 minutes
🏛️ Bard Colleges
📚 College of Lore
Role: Support / Controller
Features:
Additional Magical Secrets: access spells from any class
Cutting Words 🗡️: use reaction to subtract Bardic Inspiration die from enemy attack, ability check, or damage
Best use: protect allies or reduce incoming damage
🛡️ College of Valor
Role: Support / Battle-ready
Features:
Combat Inspiration 🎯: allies can roll Bardic Inspiration after seeing the attack roll
Battle Magic ⚔️✨: cast a Bard spell and make a weapon attack as a bonus action
Armor & Weapons 🛡️⚔️: medium armor, shields, martial weapons proficiency
Best use: frontline support or hybrid melee-caster
💃 College of Glamour
Role: Skirmisher / Crowd Control
Features:
Mantle of Inspiration 💖: grant temporary HP + movement to allies without provoking opportunity attacks
Enthralling Performance 🎭: charm multiple creatures after performing
Best use: mobile parties, skirmishers, or spell-focused damage dealers
⚔️ College of Swords
Role: Melee / Damage Spread
Features:
Fighting Style 🛡️: proficiency in medium armor & weapons
Blade Flourish 🔄: improve attack damage and manipulate enemy position
Best use: frontline/flanking combatants mixing melee attacks with spells
🕵️ College of Whispers
Role: Stealth / Psychic
Features:
Psychic Blades 🧠🔪: enhance weapon attacks with psychic damage
Words of Terror 😱: frighten enemies outside combat
Best use: infiltration, hit-and-run tactics, defensive spellcasters
Limitation: weaker in traditional weapon combat; focuses on deception and psychic utility
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