Getting back to your Dungeons & Dragons campaign can be tricky.
In D&D, a bard college isn’t a physical place.
It’s a school of thought and a training philosophy that a bard follows.
The subclass is all about being an agile dancer, although you might share certain benefits with your allies.
For tips on playing a college of dance bard,check out this guide here.
The problem with the college of valor is that it’s being pulled in too many different directions.
You’re a full spellcaster, but you also get two attacks.
However, this lack of focus makes the college of valor bard a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.
For tips on playing a college of valor bard,check out this guide here.
That’s something only this subclass and the college of Swords bard can do.
These adventures are perfect for low-level D&D parties.
For tips on playing a college of whispers bard,check out this guide here.
Wandering Troubador by Rudy Siswanto
For tips on playing a college of spirits bard,check out this guide here.
For tips on playing a college of glamour bard,check out this guide here.
Blade Flourish is the college of swords' signature ability.
Credit Katerina Ladon
For tips on playing a college of swords bard,check out this guide here.
Accidentally spill your drink?
Create a mop to soak it up.
Art by Ignatius Budi
Forgot your towel during the beach episode?
Sing a bit and suddenly there’s a shimmering cloth covering your soaked self.
Forgot your crowbar to break into the local constabulary?
Artwork by Igor Grechanyi
Hum a tune and suddenly you’re locked and loaded.
These legendary magic items certainly live up to their title.
As great as Performance of Creation can be, Animating Performance is just as good.
A Bard Falls From A Tower With A Chasme Demon In Pursuit via Wizards of the Coast
Plus, it can automatically trip up any nearby enemies through its incessant dancing.
For tips on playing a college of creation bard,check out this guide here.
Unsettling Words is also an excellent ability.
Art by Hocheol Ryu
Then cast something like Tasha’s Hideous Laughter and watch the big bad descend into fits of uncontrollable giggling.
For tips on playing a college of eloquence bard,check out this guide here.
Cutting Words is also one of the best alternate uses of Bardic Inspiration.
Art by Martin Mottet
Kobolds or High Elfs make excellent Lore bards for being able to learn Fire Bolt from the start.
For tips on playing a college of lore bard,check out this guide here.
Bard by Evyn Fong
Hag by Linda Lithen
Art by Mike Pape
