College of Comedy

Laughter is the best magic, and those who follow the path of the College of Comedy wield humor as their most potent weapon. These bards are the jesters, pranksters, and stand-up comedians of the bardic world. They understand that in the darkest of times, a well-timed joke can be the most powerful spell. Masters of comedic timing and wordplay, the bards of the College of Comedy bring levity to even the direst situations.

Bards of the College of Comedy are known for their ability to turn any situation into an opportunity for laughter. They are masterful entertainers, casting aside the shackles of tension and fear, and replacing them with the unbreakable bonds of shared laughter. These comedic bards teach us that sometimes, humor is the greatest magic of all.

One-Man Show

14th-Level College of Comedy Feature

As an action, you can perform a grand solo act. Choose one of the following actions:

All creatures of your choice within 60ft gain regain hit points equal to your bard level plus your charisma modifier.

All creatures within 60ft must make a Wisdom saving throw equal to your save DC or become incapacitated by laughter for 1 minute.

Resets once per long rest.

Quick Wits

3rd-level College of Comedy feature

You often speak faster than you can think. Add your Charisma Modifier to your initiative rolls.

Stand-up Routine

3rd-level College of Comedy feature

Bards of the College of Comedy love to perform in front of others. You gain proficiency in the Performance skill. If you already have proficiency, you can choose another option from the Bards skill list.

Encore Performance

6th-level College of Comedy feature

Able to use a bardic inspiration die to grant an ally an additional action. This action must be a non-attack or non-damaging spell or ability lasting 1 round. Resets once per long rest.

Eloquent Rebuttal

6th-level College of Comedy feature

Able to use your reaction to make a Charisma saving throw equal to 10+ your attacker's Charisma modifier in order to make the attacker miss. If successful, you can make a witty comeback giving the attacker a disadvantage on their next attack roll.

Unbreakable Punchline

14th-level College of Comedy feature

When using bardic inspiration, the affected creature can add your Charisma modifier to roll in addition to the usual benefits.