before bards diffusing class running

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

;Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer's Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring others, soothing hurts

, disheartening foes, and creating illusions. Bards believe the multiverse was spoken into existence and that remnants of its Words of Creation still resound and glimmer on every plane of existence. Bardic

Viari

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

damage if he fails. He can't use this trait if he's incapacitated. Second-Story Work. Climbing does not cost Viari extra movement. Additionally, when he makes a running jump, the distance he covers

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

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation

still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer

Category 1 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving

Leaping Legs. With or without a running start, the krasis’s long jump is 20 feet (category 1), 30 feet (category 2), or 40 feet (category 3). Its high jump is 10 feet (category 1), 20 feet

Category 2 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving throws against spells and other

without a running start, the krasis’s long jump is 20 feet (category 1), 30 feet (category 2), or 40 feet (category 3). Its high jump is 10 feet (category 1), 20 feet (category 2), or 30 feet

Category 3 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

or thick scales, increasing its Armor Class by 4. 3 Bioluminescent Markings. The krasis has glowing patterns on its skin that take the shape of defensive runes, granting it advantage on saving

Leaping Legs. With or without a running start, the krasis’s long jump is 20 feet (category 1), 30 feet (category 2), or 40 feet (category 3). Its high jump is 10 feet (category 1), 20 feet

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

construction and architecture — primarily in crafting the infrastructure that allows Ravnicans to enjoy running water, levitating platforms, and other magical and technological wonders. You have a

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

lifestyle between adventures. Boros Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Boros Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your

spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.) Boros Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip fire bolt,

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

bards and philosophers to partake in “the Great Dialogue” in the dragon’s mountaintop lair. But only the dragon knows that the Great Dialogue has no end, and no one can leave the lair

university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class. Crystal Dragon Lairs Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky

Bards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Bards Bards hold a special place of responsibility and respect in the Forgotten Realms. They are bearers of news, gossip, and messages in their travels from place to place, in addition to being

living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion

Bardic Colleges

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The College of Fochlucan is naturally allied with the Harpers, although its master bards are careful to stress that its mission is separate

memorization and the study of ancient songs, sagas, and history. Most bards of New Olamn belong to the College of Lore, as described in the Bard College class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Cliffride

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

College of Lore 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

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

College of Lore 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

Modifying a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four

Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to

Zil Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

appropriate, reflecting their love of intrigue. Classes that specialize in melee combat are rare among the Zil. The soldiers of Zilargo include rogues, bards, wizards, and artificers. The Trust. In

agent or acquire a particular object from their base. While the spy background is a logical choice for a Trust agent, the agency recruits characters of every class and background. Your class abilities reflect specialized training and granted abilities—the magical equivalent of spy gadgets!

College of Glamour

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Glamour 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

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

completely reasonable and plausible explanation. Singing songs and strumming lutes might be fine for most bards. Who doesn’t like a rousing shanty now and then? But standing in a crowded tavern playing for

copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers 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 tales to the audiences they gather. In truth, the College of Whispers teaches its students that they are wolves among sheep. These bards use their knowledge and magic to uncover

Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

like these exist in your world. Wizards (and bards and druids) might be so rare that a player character learns from a single mentor and never meets another character of the same class, in which case

, a few class options suggest the existence of magic-using organizations in the world — bardic colleges and druid circles — which are up to you to flesh out. You could decide that no formal structures

Frog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Frog Frog Tiny beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 1 (1d4 – 1) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 1 (–5) DEX 13 (+1) CON 8 (–1) INT 1 (–5) WIS

. Standing Leap. As part of its movement and without a running start, the frog can long jump up to 10 feet and high jump up to 5 feet.

Lion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Lion Lion Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 3 (–4) WIS 12 (+1

, the lion can take a bonus action to make one bite attack against it. Running Leap. As part of its movement and after a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet. Actions Bite

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries

, and wealthy patrons. Bard Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1

Lion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Lion Lion Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 13 (+1) INT 3 (−4) WIS 12 (+1

target is prone, the lion can make one bite attack against it as a bonus action. Running Leap. With a 10-foot running start, the lion can long jump up to 25 feet. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon

Viari

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

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

events weigh on him still, perhaps suggesting consequences that only he foresees. Viari Medium humanoid (human), chaotic good Armor Class 18 (+1 studded leather; 19 while wielding two melee

Ice Toad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Ice Toad Ice Toad Medium monstrosity, neutral Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2

and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) cold

Frog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 1 (1d4 − 1) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 1 (−5) DEX 13 (+1) CON 8 (−1) INT 1 (−5) WIS 8 (−1) CHA 3 (−4

) Skills Perception +1, Stealth +3 Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 0 (0 XP) Amphibious. The frog can breathe air and water. Standing Leap. The frog’s long jump is up to 10 feet and its high jump is up to 5 feet, with or without a running start.

Ice Toad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Ice Toad Ice Toad Medium monstrosity, neutral Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2

and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) cold

Wolf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Wolf Wolves are found in subarctic and temperate regions of the world, running in packs through hills and forests. Wolf Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 11 (2d8

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, commonly found performing in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries

, or wealthy patrons. Bard Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 14(+2) CON 12(+1

Bard Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Bard Subclasses A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve

Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

give them a broad range of knowledge to support their schemes. Bards, rogues, and wizards are often drawn to this role. Safecracker. The “breaking” part of “breaking and entering” is the Safecracker’s

devices, including guild artisans and even sailors, also fall naturally into this role. Artificer or rogue makes a natural class choice for the Safecracker. Talker. From con artists to fences, anyone who

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

spells gained through Magical Secrets? When you gain a level in the bard class, the class’s Spellcasting feature lets you replace one bard spell you know with another bard spell of an appropriate level. A

in the Spellcasting feature. Which spell scrolls can bards understand—spells from the bard list only, or spells from the bard list plus spells from Magical Secrets? A bard can use any spell scroll

Champion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

running long jump, the distance you can cover increases by a number of feet equal to your Strength modifier. Additional Fighting Style At 10th level, you can choose a second option from the Fighting

Style class feature. Superior Critical Starting at 15th level, your weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 18–20. Survivor At 18th level, you attain the pinnacle of resilience in battle. At

Harengon Brigand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

them or give them a good kicking. They flee quickly when the tables are turned against them. Harengon Brigand Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 9 (2d8

running start. Actions Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) bludgeoning damage. Sling. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Bullywug Knight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Humanoid, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1) CON 13 (+1) INT 9 (−1) WIS

and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start. Actions Multiattack. The knight makes two Glaive attacks. Glaive. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit

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