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Dungeon Master’s Guide
An Instrument of the Bards is superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a bard college. The Instruments of the Bards table lists the
the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.
Instruments of the Bards
Instrument
Rarity
Spells
All
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Fly, Invisibility, Levitate, Protection
Classes
Player’s Handbook
. But Bards’ depth of knowledge and mastery of magic sets them apart.
Becoming a Bard...
As a Level 1 Bard
Gain all the traits in the Core Bard Traits table.
Gain the Bard’s level 1
Core Bard Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D8 per Bard level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Dexterity and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose any 3 skills
Spells
Player’s Handbook
. In combat, the creature shares your Initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes
DEX
14
+2
+2
CON
16
+3
+3
Mod
Save
INT
10
+0
+0
WIS
14
+2
+2
CHA
16
+3
+3
Resistances Radiant
Immunities Charmed
Spells
Player’s Handbook
the steed’s creature type—Celestial, Fey, or Fiend—which determines certain traits in the stat block.
Combat. The steed is an ally to you and your allies. In combat, it shares your
Initiative count, and it functions as a controlled mount while you ride it (as defined in the rules on mounted combat). If you have the Incapacitated condition, the steed takes its turn immediately
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
2
Cold
3
Fire
4
Force
5
Lightning
6
Necrotic
7
Poison
8
Psychic
9
Radiant
10
Thunder
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
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Abjure Foes
2
9
4
3
2
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10
+4
Aura of Courage
2
9
4
3
2
—
—
11
+4
Radiant Strikes
3
10
4
3
3
—
—
12
+4
Ability Score
Monsters
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Lucky. When the medic rolls a 1 on the d20 of a D20 Test, it can reroll the die, and it must use the new roll.Multiattack. The medic makes two Radiant Burst attacks.
Radiant Burst.
;Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Radiant Burst"}, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft. Hit: 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType
Instrument of the Bards
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
Magic Items
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
This heavy mace has a dark oaken handle and a head of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage
rolls made with this weapon. When you hit with an attack roll using it, the target takes an additional 4d4 radiant damage.
If you have an evil alignment, you also gain the following benefits when
Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if
from Experience True bards are not common in the world. Not every minstrel singing in a tavern or jester cavorting in a royal court is a bard. Discovering the magic hidden in music requires hard study
Classes
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions— and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards conjure
spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isn’t always entirely under their control.
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
against others through extortion and threats.
Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason
College of Glamour
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The College of Glamour is the home of bards who mastered their craft in the vibrant realm of the Feywild or under the tutelage of someone who dwelled there. Tutored by satyrs, eladrin, and other fey
, these bards learn to use their magic to delight and captivate others.
The bards of this college are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear. Their performances are the stuff of legend. These bards
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling
against others through extortion and threats.
Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
(spell save DC 13, +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following bard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand
part, she utilizes an instrument of dragonborn design in combat. Known as a war lute, this unique item comes replete with hidden storage and powerful weaponry.
Classes
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions— and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards conjure
spiritual embodiments of powerful forces to change the world once more. Such spirits are capricious, though, and what a bard summons isn’t always entirely under their control.
College of Lore
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Basic Rules (2014)
Bards of the College of Lore know something about most things, collecting bits of knowledge from sources as diverse as scholarly tomes and peasant tales. Whether singing folk ballads in taverns or
elaborate compositions in royal courts, these bards use their gifts to hold audiences spellbound. When the applause dies down, the audience members might find themselves questioning everything they held
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
’t require sleep.Multiattack. The elf makes two Longsword or Radiant Ray attacks.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Longsword
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Longsword (additional Radiant)","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Radiant Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
damage.Multiattack. The archon makes two Radiant Strike attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Teleport.
Radiant Strike. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to
hit", "rollAction":"Radiant Strike"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Strike", "rollDamageType
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
and earnest debate, he demonstrates an equal flair for planning and forethought, mad combat moves (involving leaping off high places whenever possible), and dark vengeance.
Viari's career as an
adventurer was nearly cut short during a battle of which the bards still sing. Unleashing a devastating attack with the aptly named Apocalypse Dagger, the rogue destroyed a giant single-handedly — and lost
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Divine Radiance","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
+1 Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4
":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, or 7 (1d8 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d8+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"+1 Quarterstaff","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage when used with two hands.
Radiant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage
in that area must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw, taking 18 (4d8);{"diceNotation":"4d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Grenade Launcher (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Grenade Launcher"}. The robot fires a grenade at a point it can
and are usually programmed to take intruders prisoner before resorting to lethal force. Combat robots signal their pursuit with built-in sirens and flashing lights, warning nearby creatures of their
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Whimsy
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Go into any hot spring or spa and the scent of Mellowort is sure to be wafting around with its soothing aroma. There are many songs written by
bards about the benefits and relaxing properties of this flowering plant. Mellowort is a tall, slender plant that is found in the lowlands of Obojima.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
"} bludgeoning damage plus 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Prism Staff", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Exploding Geode. The giant throws a geode at a point
", "rollAction":"Exploding Geode", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage and has the blinded condition until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, a creature takes half as much damage only
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit
(6d8);{"diceNotation":"6d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Scintillating Breath", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The
Summon Celestial
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
ally to you and your companions. In combat, the creature shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. It obeys your verbal commands (no action required by you). If you
Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Celestial, understands the languages you speak
Challenge
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 22 (4d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d8+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Trumpet of Sparkles","rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half
tusks are far from formidable, but it can unleash trumpet blasts from its trunk that can deafen creatures or engulf evildoers in radiant sparkles of positive energy. A hollyphant is also blessed with
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shining Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Shining Blade", "rollDamageType":"radiant
"} radiant damage.
Spellcasting. The archon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability:
At will: detect evil and good
1/day each: aid
Sun Blade
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with this weapon, which deals radiant damage instead of slashing damage. When you hit an undead with it, that target takes an extra 1d8 radiant damage.
The sword's luminous blade emits bright light
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 4 (1d8);{"diceNotation":"1d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon then gains 15 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage plus 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +13
":"radiant"} radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The dragon then gains 25 temporary hit points by absorbing a portion of the radiant energy.
Spellcasting
Monsters
Vecna: Eve of Ruin
":"Staff of Silverymoon", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage plus 38 (7d10);{"diceNotation":"7d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Staff of Silverymoon", "rollDamageType":"radiant
"} radiant damage.
Reproving Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Reproving Ray"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 65 (9d12 + 7
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers.
College of Swords Features
Bard Level
Feature
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and juggling, and mock
weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers.
College of Swords Features
Bard Level
Feature