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Blade (Bard Kit)

The Blade is an expert fighter and adventurer whose bardic acting abilities let them appear more intimidating and fearsome. Their fighting style is flashy and entertaining — but also lethal.

Advantages

  • May place 3 slots in Two-Weapon Style.
  • May use the Offensive Spin and Defensive Spin abilities once per day every 4 levels.

Offensive Spin

For the next 4 rounds:

  • Movement rate doubles.
  • +2 to-hit and damage.
  • +1 extra attack per round.
  • All attacks deal maximum damage for the duration.

Warning

Offensive Spin does not stack with Haste or Improved Haste.

Defensive Spin

For the next 4 rounds:

  • The Blade is rooted to the spot.
  • Gains +1 AC per level, up to +10.

Disadvantages

  • Has only half the normal Lore value.
  • Has only half the normal Pick Pockets score.

When to pick it

  • Offensive Spin is one of the highest-damage class abilities in the game — pair with a two-weapon set-up for a burst-damage Bard.
  • Defensive Spin's immobility is severe; activate before the lines meet, not during.

Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Blade (Bard Kit)".