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Player’s Handbook
game. Similarly, wishing for a Legendary magic item or an Artifact might instantly transport you to the presence of the item’s current owner. If your wish is granted and its effects have
consequences for a whole community, region, or world, you are likely to attract powerful foes. If your wish would affect a god, the god’s divine servants might instantly intervene to prevent it or to
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received.
Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds
, create illusions, and even heal wounds.
Music and Magic
In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master
classes
Player’s Handbook
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
, including performing music, working magic, and making jests.
A Bard’s life is spent traveling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a humanoid, its Charisma score is
instantly assumes the creature’s appearance as it was in life. The new appearance begins to rot away over the next few days, eventually revealing the demon’s original form.
A maurezhi is
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Awakening of the Scion. The cradle is a container for the scion of Memnor. When the cradle drops to 0 hit points, its body dissipates into cloud wisps. The scion instantly appears in the space the
. Whispers can be heard on the wind within 1 mile of the scion. The words are indistinct, but a creature with an Intelligence score of 5 or higher interprets them as instructions for a prank they can play on
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
breaks off a chunk of his body and places it on the ground in an unoccupied space within 15 feet of him. The chunk of rock instantly transforms into a gargoyle and acts on the same initiative count
location. A hidden sinkhole can be spotted from a safe distance by any creature with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or higher or spotted with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Survival) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Quick Build You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third
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Countercharm, Bard College Feature
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Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
effect.
Donjon. You are instantly teleported to and confined within the prison of the Monastery of the Distressed Body (area M6). Everything you were wearing and carrying stays behind in the
already been claimed, you gain an equivalent hoard.
Idiot. Reduce your Intelligence by 1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1) for the duration of the adventure. You can draw one additional card beyond
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
): acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder.
Expert. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, to a maximum of 22.
Fey. A fey crossing opens into the Feywild, and you’re immediately pulled through it
stop drawing from the deck, regardless of how many cards you initially declared.
Lance. All your ability scores increase by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Mage. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
Bard levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Bard level or lower. Level 4: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
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Bardic Inspiration (d8), Font
Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
All Trades D6 2 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Bard Subclass D6 2 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement D6 3 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Font of Inspiration D8 3 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass
: Ability Score Improvement You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat (see chapter 5) or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Bard levels 8, 12, and 16. YUHONG
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bardic Versatility 4th-level bard feature Whenever you reach a level in this class that grants the Ability Score Improvement feature, you can do one of the following, representing a change in focus
learned from this class’s Spellcasting feature with another cantrip from the bard spell list. A dragonborn bard of the College of Creation animates a statue to dance.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
2nd-level wizard as an apprentice, a cleric might choose (or be assigned) a 3rd-level cleric as an acolyte, and a bard might take on a 4th-level bard as an understudy. One advantage of allowing lower
monsters that are an appropriate challenge for higher-level characters can deal enough damage to instantly kill or incapacitate a low-level follower. The adventurers should expect to spend effort and resources protecting lower-level NPC party members and to provide healing when this protection fails.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The sword has 1d8 + 1 charges. If you score a
critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body (a construct or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. The sword has 1d8 + 1 charges. If you score a
critical hit against a creature that has fewer than 100 hit points, it must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be slain instantly as the sword tears its life force from its body (a construct or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
study in your new class, having a natural aptitude that is reflected by higher-than-average ability scores. Multiclassing Prerequisites Class Ability Score Minimum Barbarian Strength 13 Bard
Prerequisites To qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score prerequisites for both your current class and your new one, as shown in the Multiclassing Prerequisites table. For example, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
study in your new class, having a natural aptitude that is reflected by higher-than-average ability scores. Class Ability Score Minimum Barbarian Strength 13 Bard Charisma 13 Cleric Wisdom 13 Druid
Prerequisites To qualify for a new class, you must meet the ability score prerequisites for both your current class and your new one, as shown in the Multiclassing Prerequisites table. For example, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Teleportation Circle Level 5 Conjuration (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: 10 feet
Components: V, M (rare inks worth 50+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 1
instantly appears within 5 feet of the destination circle or in the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied. Many major temples, guildhalls, and other important places have permanent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Teleportation Circle Level 5 Conjuration (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: 10 feet
Components: V, M (rare inks worth 50+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 1
instantly appears within 5 feet of the destination circle or in the nearest unoccupied space if that space is occupied. Many major temples, guildhalls, and other important places have permanent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
instantly, the Sivis enclave in Dragon Towers (Middle Central) can perform sending for 200 gp. House Tharashk has brought a new innovation to message delivery in Sharn: gargoyles. Tharashk has licensed a
score of gargoyles, and these flying couriers are a quick way to get a message across the city. If you spot a gargoyle you can flag it down, and it costs 5 gp to deliver a letter or small package.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Etherealness Level 7 Conjuration (Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Up to 8 hours
You step into the border regions of the
Force damage equal to twice the number of feet you are moved. This spell ends instantly if you cast it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it, such as one of the Outer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
of ability scores you choose individually. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Cost table. For example, a score of 14 costs
7 points. Using this method, 15 is the highest ability score you can end up with, before applying racial increases. You can’t have a score lower than 8. This method of determining ability scores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
DM might allow a bard to engage in the Raise Morale activity by playing bawdy songs on deck to lift the crew’s spirits. The party’s pace has no effect on the activities they can engage in while
crew’s time to grant extended breaks, provide instruction, and generally improve the quality of life on the ship. Once every 24 hours, if the crew’s quality score is 3 or lower, the first mate can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
absentminded bard whose plays and poetry are known throughout the land. A character who agrees to training as a reward must spend downtime with the trainer (see chapter 6 for more information on downtime
an epic boon. These two options can be awarded to a character more than once.
Ability Score Improvement. The character can increase one ability score by 2 or increase two ability scores by 1 each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are some characters who carry this mark. Noble Warlock (Archfey). Your parents run a score of Gold Dragon Inns. You’ve never gotten your hands dirty with the family
those parties — but it seems like you made a deal with the fey prince. You’re not sure what you agreed to; you’d better find out! Guild Artisan Bard. You ran the finest bar in Cyre, until the Mourning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Etherealness Level 7 Conjuration (Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
Range: Self
Components: V, S
Duration: Up to 8 hours
You step into the border regions of the
Force damage equal to twice the number of feet you are moved. This spell ends instantly if you cast it while you are on the Ethereal Plane or a plane that doesn’t border it, such as one of the Outer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monsters (R) Rakshasa Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil
AC 17 Initiative +8 (18)
HP 221 (26d8 + 104)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 14 +2 +2
Dex 17 +3 +3
Con 18 +4
+4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 13 +1 +1
Wis 16 +3 +3
Cha 20 +5 +5
Skills Deception +10, Insight +8, Perception +8
Vulnerabilities Piercing damage from weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
(20)
HP 220 (21d10 + 105)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +9
Dex 20 +5 +5
Con 20 +5 +10
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Abyssal; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 16 (XP 15,000; PB +5)
Traits
Demonic Restoration. If the marilith dies outside the Abyss, its body dissolves into ichor, and it gains a new body instantly, reviving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
slaad curses. Blue Slaad Large Aberration, Chaotic Neutral
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 133 (14d10 + 56)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +5
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con
18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Wis 7 −2 −2
Cha 9 −1 −1
Skills Perception +1
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
ability modifier also changes if the new score is an even number. When that happens, adjust all the numbers on your character sheet that use that ability modifier. When your Constitution modifier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Monsters (B) Balor Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
AC 19 Initiative +14 (24)
HP 287 (23d12 + 138)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 26 +8 +8
Dex 15 +2
+2
Con 22 +6 +12
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 20 +5 +5
Wis 16 +3 +9
Cha 22 +6 +6
Skills Perception +9
Resistances Cold, Lightning
Immunities Fire, Poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Points per Level Barbarian 7 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 6 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 5 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard 4 + Con. modifier Record
changes if the new score is an even number. When that happens, adjust all the numbers on your character sheet that use that ability modifier. When your Constitution modifier increases by 1, your Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Important for
Bard, sorcerer, warlock
Racial Increases
Half-elf (+2), Drow (+1), Lightfoot halfling (+1), Dragonborn (+1), Tiefling (+2), Human (+1)
Ability Scores and Modifiers Score
score, which is a number you record on your character sheet.
The six abilities and their use in the game are described in the Using Ability Scores section. The Ability Score Summary table provides
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Devil Medium Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 15 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 110 (13d8 + 52)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3 +6
Dex 17 +3 +3
Con 18
+4 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha 14 +2 +5
Skills Deception +5, Insight +5, Perception +8
Resistances Cold
Immunities Fire