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Class

Bard

Class · d8 Hit Die · Charisma spellcasting

Player's Handbook Page 51 2014 rules
Source versions Player's Handbook · p. 51 Player's Handbook (2024) · p. 58
Hit Die d8 8 maximum per class level
Spellcasting Ability Charisma Uses CHA for spells
Magic Progression Full caster
Subclass Bard College Character specialization
Character Creation

Starting Equipment

1
(a) a , (b) a , or (c) any Simple Weapon
2
(a) a or (b) an
3
(a) a or (b) any other Musical Instrument
4
, and a
Gold Alternative
× 10
Optional Rules

Multiclassing

Ability Requirement

Charisma 13

Proficiencies Gained

Armor
Light
Tools
one of your choice
Skills
Choose 1 skill
Class Progression

Features by Level

28 features
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 8
Level 9
Level 10
Level 12
Level 13
Level 14
Level 15
Level 16
Level 17
Level 18
Level 19
Level 20
Specializations

Bard College

8 subclasses

Choose a specialization to gain additional features and define your character’s particular approach to the Bard class.

Bard College

College of Creation

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Page 28 2014
5 features
Bard College

College of Eloquence

Tasha's Cauldron of Everything Page 29 2014
6 features
Bard College

College of Glamour

Xanathar's Guide to Everything Page 14 2014
5 features
Bard College

College of Lore

Player's Handbook Page 54 2014
SRD
5 features
Bard College

College of Spirits

Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft Page 28 2014
6 features
Bard College

College of Swords

Xanathar's Guide to Everything Page 15 2014
9 features
Bard College

College of Valor

Player's Handbook Page 55 2014
5 features
Bard College

College of Whispers

Xanathar's Guide to Everything
5 features
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