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Jester (Bard Kit)

This Bard is well-versed in ridicule and hilarity, using their abilities to distract and confuse their enemies, cavorting madly during combat. Do not mistake them for true fools, however — they can also be quite deadly.

Advantages

The Jester's song does not help allies. Instead, every opponent within 30 feet must save once per round to avoid falling under its effects:

  • 1st level: Enemies must save vs. Spell with a +2 bonus or be confused.
  • 15th level: Same, plus must save vs. Spell or be slowed.
  • 20th level: Confused (+2), save vs. Spell at +2 or knocked unconscious, and save vs. Spell or slowed.

Disadvantages

  • None listed beyond the lost party-buff functionality of the song.

When to pick it

  • The Jester is the only kit with an active area-of-effect crowd-control song — exceptional against large enemy groups.
  • Confused enemies attack each other or their original allies — be ready to follow up with melee or ranged damage to finish them off.

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