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Skald (Bard Kit)

This nordic-style Bard is a warrior of great strength, skill, and virtue. Their songs are inspiring sagas of battle and valor, and Skalds devote their lives to those pursuits.

Advantages

  • +1 to-hit and damage rolls.
  • The Skald's song has the following effects:
    • 1st level: Grants allies +2 to-hit and damage, –2 AC.
    • 15th level: Grants allies +4 to-hit and damage, +4 AC, and immunity to fear.
    • 20th level: Grants allies +4 to-hit and damage, +4 AC, and immunity to fear, stun, and confusion.

Disadvantages

  • Quarter normal Pick Pockets skill.
  • Cannot play "The Ballad of Three Heroes," "The Tale of Curran Strongheart," "Tymora's Melody," "The Song of Kaudies," "The Siren's Yearning," or "War Chant of Sith."

When to pick it

  • At high levels, a Skald's song is one of the strongest party-wide buffs in the game — +4 to-hit/damage/AC stacks with everything.
  • Trades versatility (no other Bard songs) for a single, overwhelming party buff.

Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Skald (Bard Kit)".