Bard¶

Though a rogue, the Bard is very different from the Thief. Their strength is their pleasant and charming personality — with that and their wits they make their way through the world. A Bard is a talented musician and a walking storehouse of gossip, tall tales, and lore. They learn a little bit about everything that crosses their path: jacks- and jills-of-all-trades, but masters of none. While many Bards are scoundrels, their stories and songs are welcome almost everywhere.

Class features¶

May not wear armor heavier than chain mail. (Spells cannot be cast while wearing armor.)
May not equip shields larger than bucklers.
May only become Proficient (one slot) in any weapon class.
May only become Proficient (one slot) in any fighting style.
Thieving abilities: Pick Pockets.
Increased Lore score (+10 per level).
May cast arcane spells starting at level 2.
Bard Song — while active: restores morale to average, removes fear, grants protection from fear.
Alignment restricted to any neutral.
Hit Die: d6.

Kits¶

Blade — Offensive & Defensive Spin, 3 slots in Two-Weapon Style
Jester — song confuses enemies in a 30-foot radius
Skald — party-buff song variant

Spell list¶

See every spell castable by this class: Bard spell list.

Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Bard".