Bard

d8 Hit Die Primary: Charisma Saves: Dexterity, Charisma

Proficiencies

Armor

  • Light armor

Weapons

  • Simple weapons
  • Hand Crossbow
  • Longsword
  • Rapier
  • Shortsword

Skills

Choose 3 from: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Arcana, Athletics, Deception, History, Insight, Intimidation, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Performance, Persuasion, Religion, Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Survival

Bard College (Subclasses)

At level 3, you choose a bard college that shapes your class features.

College of Creation

Harmonize with the song of creation to animate objects and manifest items from thin air.

Source: TCE
College of Dance

Move with supernatural grace, using unarmed strikes and agility to weave through combat and inspire others.

Source: PHB'24
College of Eloquence

Speak with supernatural persuasion, ensuring your words never falter and your logic is undeniable.

Source: TCE
College of Glamour

Weave the enchantment of the Feywild to charm audiences and grant temporary vitality to your companions.

Source: PHB'24
College of Lore SRD

Master the art of knowledge and secrets, using cutting words to undermine foes and stealing magical secrets from any tradition.

Source: SRD
College of Moon

Draw on the power of the moon to transform into a fey-inspired creature and harness lunar magic.

Source: FRHOF
College of Spirits

Consult the spirits of the past, using a focus to channel random beneficial effects from tales of old.

Source: VRGR
College of Swords

Perform deadly blade flourishes, using your weapon as a focus to enhance speed, defense, or damage.

Source: XGE
College of Valor

Sing songs of war to bolster your allies' attacks and armor while fighting on the front lines.

Source: PHB'24
College of Valor

Sing songs of war to bolster your allies' attacks and armor while fighting on the front lines.

Source: PHB
College of Whispers

Infuse your words with psychic poison, stealing shadows to disguise yourself and sowing paranoia.

Source: XGE

Class Basics

Hit Die 1d8
Primary Ability Charisma
Subclass Level 3
Spellcasting charisma

Starting Equipment

Option A
  • Leather Armor
  • Entertainer's Pack
  • plus 2 choices
Option B

Start with 90 GP