V9: Bard
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Bard | ||||
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| Description | Bards are dashing hybrid spellcasters that use martial bravado and verbal magic to inspire allies and hinder foes. | |||
| Playstyle | Crowd Control, Hybrid, Melee, Shield User, Support, Versatile | |||
| Class Identifier | 50px Blue Sash | |||
| Weapons | ||||
| Shields | Buckler | |||
| Armor | Choose one:
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| Garb Bonus | Choice of Garb Bonus Curio. +1 use if Superior Garb Bonus. | |||
| Level 1 | Innate 2/Refresh ♻10
May spend customization points to purchase additional abilities from the list below. Points available are based on level. | |||
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| Archetype | Ability Name | Cost | Max | Frequency | Range | Type | |||
| EXPERT Points Available = Your Level Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
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| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| ADEPT Points Available = Your Level+1 Unspent points may be used at a lower tier.
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| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| NOVICE Points Available = Your Level+2 Unspent points at this tier are wasted.
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| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Release | 1 | 4 | 1/Life ♻10 | 5ft (Any) | Verbal | ||||
| Archetypes If you are level 3 or above, you MAY choose to take an archetype. If you do, you can only purchase abilities listed with as part of that archetype. |
Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred. |
Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred. |
Archetype 1 🦆 To be transferred. |
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List of Class-Specific Abilities
Ambulant | |
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| Simple Summary | Ambulant: Incant "Ambulant" before casting another spell, and you can use it while moving. |
| Available to | Bard, Druid, Healer, Scout, Wizard |
| Type | Meta-Magic |
| Incantation | "Ambulant" |
| Effects | Meta-Magic Effect: The modified ability can be cast while moving. |
| Other Details |
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Pre-Constructed Builds
Below are a few -pre-constructed builds for this class. Use these to quickly get into the game or to help new players ease their way into the intricacies of class customization.
My First Bard |
{{{ABILITY SUMMARIES}}} | ||
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| Level | 1 | ||
| Identifier | Blue sash | ||
| Weapons | |||
| Shields | Buckler | ||
| Armor | Up to 2pts Physical Armor | ||
| Archetype | None | ||
| Abilities | Fear 2/Life ♻20 Break Concentration 2/Life ♻10 Taunt 2/Life ♻10 | ||
Extra Clarifications
Any additional clarifications about this class will be listed below. To request a clarification, please visit the Amtgard V9 Discord server.
- There are no additional clarifications for this class.
Trivia
- The Bard class was introduced in Amtgard V4 (1986).
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