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[[Image:Bard.png|right|An Aelfborn Bard]]
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! width="70%"| {{classlorebox|Around hearth and table Bards work their wonders, spinning tapestries of poetry and music, and keeping the memories of ancient days alive. Their ancient craft was born among the skalds of the Northmen, but now Bards can be found among all the peoples of the World. Every Bard must be a master of tale-telling and music, and must hone their memory to supreme heights: the great sagas and chronicles span thousands of rhymes, and can take three days to hear in full. A master Bard knows several great sagas, and can sing them through from end to end without missing a single word. They need no books or notes to keep the sagas: the weave of rhyme and kenning is their only guide, memory their only tool.|{{PAGENAME}} Lore}}
== ''<span style="text-shadow: 0 0 10px purple; color:black; font-family:Helvetica;"><center>Keeper of Lore</center></span>'' ==
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| '''Base Classes'''
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| colspan="3" | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
[[Mage]]<br>
 
[[Rogue]]
 
 
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| '''Races'''
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| colspan="3" |{{Classnavsp|cccccc}}
[[Aelfborn]]<br>
 
[[Aracoix]]<br>
 
[[Elf]]<br>
 
[[Human]]<br>
 
[[Irekei]]<br>
 
[[Nephilim]]<br>
 
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| '''Disciplines'''
 
[[Animator]]<br>
 
[[Archer]]<br>
 
[[Archmage]]<br>
 
[[Artillerist]]<br>
 
[[Battle Magus]]<br>
 
[[Black Mask]]<br>
 
[[Blade Master]]<br>
 
[[Blade Weaver]]<br>
 
[[Blood Prophet]]<br>
 
[[Bounty Hunter]]<br>
 
[[Commander]]<br>
 
[[Conjurer]]<br>
 
[[Enchanter]]<br>
 
[[Huntsman]]<br>
 
[[Knight]]<br>
 
[[Prospector]]<br>
 
[[Rat Catcher]]<br>
 
[[Rune Caster]]<br>
 
[[Saboteur]]<br>
 
[[Sky Dancer]]<br>
 
[[Sun Dancer]]<br>
 
[[Traveler]]<br>
 
[[Undead Hunter]]<br>
 
[[Werewolf]]<br>
 
[[Wyrmslayer]]<br>
 
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| '''Mastery Runes'''
 
[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Daggers|Master of Daggers]]<br>
 
[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Great_Swords|Master of Great Swords]]<br>
 
[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Throwing|Master of Throwing]]
 
 
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| '''Factions'''
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| {{Cheader|Overview|(to bottom, rgba(146,40,239,1) 0%,rgba(167,44,224,1) 32%,rgba(84,34,137,1) 66%,rgba(30,17,73,1) 100%)}}The '''bard''' is a stealth class that specializes in quickly eliminating one target. They are highly-prized in group fights for their ability to block all healing on a target with [[Bard#Shadow Mantle|Shadow Mantle]]. Solo players will also find the bard's kit quite versatile, however, they have few ranged weapon choices and no way to increase their speed, relying on [[Bard#Steal Breath|Steal Breath]] to slow their target instead.
[[Amazon Temple]]<br>
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[[Aracoix Kh'ree]]<br>
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[[Barbarian Clan]]<br>
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{{Infobox
[[Church of the All-Father]]<br>
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|Box title = {{PAGENAME}} Information
[[Cult of the Scourge]]<br>
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|image = Sbard.png
[[High Court]]<br>
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|imagewidth = 90
[[Mercenary Company]]<br>
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|caption = Keeper of Lore
[[Military Legion]]<br>
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|Row 1 title = Base Classes
[[Noble House]]<br>
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|Row 1 info = [[Mage]], [[Rogue]]
[[Ranger's Brotherhood]]<br>
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|Row 2 title = Races
[[Temple of the Cleansing Flame]]<br>
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|Row 2 info = [[Aelfborn]], [[Aracoix]], [[Elf]], [[Human]], [[Irekei]], [[Nephilim]]
[[Thieves' Den]]<br>
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|Row 3 title = Disciplines
[[Virakt]]<br>
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|Row 3 info = [[Animator]],
[[Wizard's Conclave]]<br>
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[[Archer]],
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[[Archmage]],
 
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[[Artillerist]],
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[[Battle Magus]],
| '''Skills'''
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[[Black Mask]],
''Level 5'': granted [[Sword]]<br>
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[[Blade Master]],
''Level 10'': granted [[Bardsong]]<br>
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[[Blade Weaver]],
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[[Blood Prophet]],
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[[Bounty Hunter]],
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[[Commander]],
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[[Conjurer]],
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[[Enchanter]],
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[[Huntsman]],
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[[Knight]],
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[[Prospector]],
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[[Rat Catcher]],
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[[Rune Caster]],
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[[Saboteur]],
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[[Sky Dancer]],
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[[Sun Dancer]],
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[[Traveler]],
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[[Undead Hunter]],
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[[Werewolf]],
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[[Wyrmslayer]]
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|Row 4 title = Mastery Runes
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|Row 4 info = [[Dagger Mastery|Master of Daggers]], [[Great Sword Mastery|Master of Great Swords]], [[Throwing|Master of Throwing]]
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|Row 5 title = Skills Granted
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|Row 6 info = [[Bardsong]], [[Sword]] (level 10); [[Staff Mastery]], [[Sword Mastery]], [[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] (level 20)
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{{Infobox
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|Box title = {{PAGENAME}} Static Powers
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|Row 1 title = Stances
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| '''Weapon Specializations'''
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| {{Cheader|Playstyle Tips|(to bottom, rgba(146,40,239,1) 0%,rgba(167,44,224,1) 32%,rgba(84,34,137,1) 66%,rgba(30,17,73,1) 100%)}}Bard's varied kit allows the class access to a variety of builds with focuses on different spells. While Shadowmantle is often the key spell in their arsenal, Bards can be built to thrive in different PvP environment, with damage and support being their best roles. The choice of playstyle starts right from creation, when you pick your base class, as Rogue Bards and Mage Bards play very differently.
''Level 20'': granted [[Staff Mastery]] (Staff Skill 80)<br>
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<h3>Mage</h3>
''Level 20'': granted [[Sword Mastery]] (Sword Skill 80)<br>
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*Shadow Bolt is your bread and butter spell on a damage-based Mage Bard and Steal Breath allows you to kite very effectively.
''Level 20'': granted [[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] (Unarmed Skill 80)
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*Support-based Mage Bards revolve around keeping Shadowmantle on a targeted enemy during a fight. Shadow Mantle is placed very far to the right on the effects bar so, with the plethora of Bard and Mage debuffs, key moments of a fight are often spent trying to keep a debuff in front the Shadow Mantle effect so a Dispel Debuff spell doesn't [[effect removal|remove]] Shadow Mantle.
 
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*Though Mage defensive stance gives good spell resistances, Mage Bards are light on defensive options so beware not to let someone get the jump on you!
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<h3>Rogue</h3>
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*The power rank 40 backstabs are a tremendous boon to your burst damage. Due to the nature of the powers, you activate Backstab first and then cast one of its poison variants you can execute a double backstab!
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*Dodge is the best [[Passive Defense|passive defense]] in the game so it is recommended to put at least some trains in it; however, high defense is often the primary damage mitigation method for Rogue-based prestige classes.
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*Rogue Bards are very tight on trains, so have a clear vision of what powers and focus lines are necessary in which to invest heavily.
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| '''Attributes'''
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[[Health Bonus]]: 51<br>
 
[[Mana Bonus]]: 16<br>
 
[[Stamina Bonus]]: 0
 
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''Around hearth and table Bards work their wonders, spinning tapestries of poetry and music, and keeping the memories of ancient days alive. Their ancient craft was born among the skalds of the Northmen, but now Bards can be found among all the peoples of the World. Every Bard must be a master of tale-telling and music, and must hone their memory to supreme heights: the great sagas and chronicles span thousands of rhymes, and can take three days to hear in full. A master Bard knows several great sagas, and can sing them through from end to end without missing a single word. They need no books or notes to keep the sagas: the weave of rhyme and kenning is their only guide, memory their only tool.''
 
 
 
'''Read more [[Bard Lore]]'''.
 
__TOC__
 
 
 
== Class Information ==
 
*'''Class Symbol''': [[file:Sbard.png|20px|bottom]]
 
*'''Available Roles''': Buffer, Debuff Removal
 
*'''Damage Types''': Magic, Melee
 
=== Class Weapons ===
 
*'''[[Long Staff]]''', a [[Staff Weapons|staff weapon]] that uses [[Bardsong]] instead of [[Staff Mastery|staff mastery]] to determine [[Hit Roll|hit chance]]. This weapon has a [[baked-in]] bonus of  +15 [[sorcery]], +15 [[warding]], and +10 [[Bardsong]] and requires 100% [[Staff|staff skill]] to equip.
 
=== Class Armor ===
 
*'''[[Wear Armor, Light#Bardic Leather(Bard) |Bardic Leather]]''', a [[light Armor]] set that has a [[baked-in]] bonus of +1 [[Dexterity]] and +1 [[Bardsong]] per piece (6 pieces). This armor requires 100% ''Wear Armor, Light'' skill to equip.
 
*'''[[List of Cloth Armor#Troubadour Regalia|Troubadour Regalia]]''', a [[cloth]] armor set that has a [[baked-in]] bonus of +1 [[Intelligence]] and +1 [[Bardsong]] (6 pieces).
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#FFFFFF">Damage</font></div> ==
 
{{HRMD}}
 
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=== Pallando's Pernicious Puns ===
 
[[Image:Magicaoe cam.png|Right|Pallando's Pernicious Puns Power Cameo]]
 
''"Area of Effect Magic Damage Over Time(0 Range)"''<br>
 
''Requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )''<br>
 
''Excludes Group''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 10<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type:''' Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 17.83 to 40.2 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3.5 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 10.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': Yes<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monster or Player - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 40 Units<br>
 
'''Max mob targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Max player targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Magic Damage'''
 
**Health Damage: 3 — 7 to 7 — 17 points (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
*'''Magic Damage over Time''' (Interval: 5 seconds)
 
**Damage over Time: 3 — 7 to 7 — 17 points (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds<br>
 
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=== Dread Dissonance ===
 
[[Image:Magic cam.png|Right|Dread Dissonance's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Magic Damage and Stun"''<br />
 
''Requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 12<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type:''' Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 31.7 to 58.6 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 4 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': Yes<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monster or Player (120 Units)<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Magic Damage'''
 
**Health Damage: 14 — 36 to 26 — 68 points (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
*'''Stun'''
 
** Duration: 1 to 3 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Removes effect with "Flight" dispel tag
 
** Stack Category: Stun
 
** Stack Rank: 0
 
** Stack Rule: Standard
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
 
*'''Stun Immunity'''
 
**Duration: 3 to 9 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Stack Category: NoStun
 
**Stack Rank: 1
 
**Stack Rule: Standard
 
 
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#FFFFFF">Healing</font></div> ==
 
{{HRMH}}
 
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=== Gentle Melody ===
 
[[Image:HRgroup cam.png|Right|Gentle Melody's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Health Recovery Buff Melody Chant"''<br>
 
''Melody Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 12<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Heal over Time''' (Interval: 5 seconds)
 
**Health Replenishment: 3 — 8 to 11 — 16 points (from power rank 0 to 20)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing
 
*'''Health Regeneration Buff'''
 
**Health Recovery Rate: +30% to +90% (at power ranks 0 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Calming Melody ===
 
[[Image:MRgroup cam.png|Right|Calming Melody's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Mana Recovery Melody Chant"''<br>
 
''Melody Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 26<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Mana Heal over Time''' (Interval: 5 seconds)
 
**Mana Replenishment: 1 — 3 to 3 — 5 points (from power rank 0 to 20)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing
 
*'''Mana Recovery Buff'''
 
**Mana Recovery Rate: +20% to +60% (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Restive Melody ===
 
[[Image:SRgroup cam.png|Right|Restive Melody's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Stamina Recovery Melody Chant"''<br>
 
''Melody Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 42<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Stamina Heal over Time''' (Interval: 5 seconds)
 
**Stamina Replenishment: 1 — 1 to 2 — 2 points (from power rank 0 to 20)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing
 
*'''Stamina Recovery Buff'''
 
**Stamina Recovery Rate: +20% to +60% (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 Seconds
 
**Stack Catagory: Melody
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#FFFFFF">Buffs</font></div> ==
 
{{HRMB}}
 
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=== Ballad of Beregund the Bold ===
 
[[Image:Sprint cam.png|Right|Ballad of Beregund the Bold's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Personal Movement Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 15<br>
 
'''Power Rank''': 40 (Grandmaster)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 300 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Self/No Target<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':
 
*'''Movement Speed Buff'''
 
**Movement Bonus: +50%
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: MovementSpeedBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Anthem of Avoidance ===
 
[[Image:DA cam.png|Right|Anthem of Avoidance's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Personal Damage Absorber"''<br>
 
''requires Sorcery Skill ( 0 )''<br>
 
''Damage absorbers fade after taking damage!''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 20<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Sorcery<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 25<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': .02 seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 300 seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Hit Roll''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Self/No Target<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Physical Damage Absorber'''
 
**Crushing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Piercing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Slashing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Breakpoint: 250 to 1000 points (power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 300 seconds
 
**Stack Category: DamageAbsorber
 
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=== Ragnor's Rede of Rending ===
 
[[Image:Offensive cam.png|Right|Ragnor's Rede of Rending's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Damage & Power Damage Rede Chant"''<br>
 
''Rede Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 15<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Damage and Power Damage Buff'''
 
**Damage: +2% to +10% (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Power Damage: +2% to +10% (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Rede<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Cuthric's Rede of Cunning ===
 
[[Image:Buffdefgroup cam.png|Right|Cuthric's Rede of Cunning Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Defense Rating Rede Chant"''<br>
 
''Rede Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 22<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Defense Rating Bonus'''
 
**Defense Bonus: +50 to 150 (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Rede<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Dela's Rede of Deftness ===
 
[[Image:Buffspeedgroup cam.png|Right|Dela's Rede of Deftness Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Attack Rating Rede Chant"''<br>
 
''Rede Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 30<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Attack Rating Bonus'''
 
**Attack Bonus: +50 to 250 (at power ranks 1 to 20)
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Rede<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Song of Warding ===
 
[[Image:Resistmagicgroup cam.png|Right|Song of Warding's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Magic & Mental Resistance Song Chant"''<br>
 
''Song Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 42<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Magic & Mental Resistance Buff'''
 
**Magic Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Mental Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Song<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Song of Fortitude ===
 
[[Image:Resistpoisongroup cam.png|Right|Song of Fortitude's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Poison & Bleed Resistance Song Chant"''<br>
 
''Song Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 46<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Poison & Bleed Resistance Buff'''
 
**Poison Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Bleed Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Song<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Song of Spring ===
 
[[Image:Resistelegroup cam.png|Right|Song of Spring's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Fire, Cold, Lightning Resistance Song Chant"''<br>
 
''Song Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 48<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Cold, Fire & Lightning Resistance Buff'''
 
**Cold Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Fire Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Lightning Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Duration: 60 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Song<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Litany of Focus ===
 
[[Image:Resistmentalgroup cam.png|Right|Litany of Focus's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Resistance Song Chant"''<br>
 
''Song Chants do not stack with one another''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 44<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 135<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 300 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Magic, Mental, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison & Bleed Resistance Buff'''
 
**Magic Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Mental Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Cold Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Fire Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Lightning Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Poison Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Bleed Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20)<br>
 
**Duration: 30 seconds
 
**Stack Category: Song<br>
 
**Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
|}
 
 
 
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=== Chant of the Titans ===
 
[[Image:Buffdexstrgroup cam.png|Right|Chant of the Titans Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Strength and Dexterity Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 28<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 37 to 76 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 4 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':
 
*'''Strength Buff'''
 
**Strength Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
**Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttrSTRBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
*'''Dexterity Buff'''
 
**Dexterity Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
**Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttrDEXBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
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=== Canticle of Inspiration ===
 
[[Image:Buffintspigroup cam.png|Right|Canticle of Inspiration's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Intelligence and Spirit Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 30<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 41 to 80 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 4 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':
 
*'''Intelligence Buff'''
 
**Strength Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
**Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttrINTBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
*'''Spirit Buff'''
 
**Intelligence Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
**Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttrSPIBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect
 
|}
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#FFFFFF">Debuffs</font></div> ==
 
{{HRME}}
 
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=== Ritardando ===
 
[[Image:Speeddebuff cam.png|Right|Ritardando's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 10<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 13 to 53 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters or Players(100 Units)<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Snare'''
 
**Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 7 to 15 Seconds (from power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Removes effect with "Flight" dispel tag
 
**Stack Category: Snare
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
 
*'''Attack Speed Debuff'''
 
**Delay Between Attacks: +10 to 38.4% (from power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
 
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=== Ashton Kai's Irresistible Dance ===
 
[[Image:Snare_cam.png|Right|Ashton Kai's Irresistible Dance's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Root"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 23<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 30 to 70 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 1.5 to .2 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 25 to 20 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monster or Player (100 Units)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*'''Root'''
 
**Target cannot move<br>
 
**Duration: 20 to 40 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Breakpoint: 1
 
**Stack Category: Root<br>
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect, Root
 
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=== Molto Ritardando ===
 
[[Image:Snareaoe cam.png|Right|Molto Ritardando's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Area of Effect Snare and Attack Speed Debuff(0 Range)"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 84 )''<br>
 
''requires Ritardando ( 16 )''<br>
 
''Excludes Group''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 36<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 48 to 88 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters or Players - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 30 Units<br>
 
'''Max mob targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Max player targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Snare'''
 
**Movement Rate: -10% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 7 to 15 Seconds (from power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Removes effect with "Flight" dispel tag
 
**Stack Category: Snare
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
 
*'''Attack Speed Debuff'''
 
**Delay Between Attacks: +20 to 48% (from power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 30 Seconds
 
**Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff
 
**Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect
 
 
 
|}
 
 
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#FFFFFF">Utility</font></div> ==
 
{{HRMU}}
 
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=== Kennings of the Loremasters ===
 
[[Image:ID cam.png|Right|Kennings of the Loremaster's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Item Identification"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 10<br>
 
'''Power Rank:''' 40 (Grand Master)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 20<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 1 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Unidentified Item<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Hidden magical bonuses are revealed'''
 
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=== Countersong ===
 
[[Image:Dispell cam.png|Right|Countersong's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Dispel Effect"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 24<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 31 to 71 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Players Only (100 Units)<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Dipel Effect'''
 
**Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"<br>
 
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=== Mighty Countersong ===
 
[[Image:Dispellaoe cam.png|Right|Mighty Countersong's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Dispel Debuff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 75 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 32<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 42 to 82 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': .2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Dispel Debuff'''
 
**Removes effect with dispel tag of "Debuff"
 
*'''Snare, Stun & Root Immunity'''
 
**Cannot be Snared
 
**Cannot be Stunned
 
**Cannot be Rooted
 
**Duration: 5 seconds
 
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=== Dance of Derrac the Dauntless ===
 
[[Image:DAgroup cam.png|Right|Dance of Derrac the Dauntless's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Group Invulnerability Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 50<br>
 
'''Power Rank:''' 40 (Grand Master)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 165<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 360.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' [[Dance of Derrac the Dauntless|Unique]]<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect''': 50 Units<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Invulnerability'''
 
**Duration: 10 seconds
 
**Affected cannot be attacked
 
**Affected cannot be targetted by powers
 
**Effect ends if affected attacks
 
**Effect ends if affected uses any power
 
**Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
 
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=== Ithriana's Love Song ===
 
[[Image:Charm cam.png|Right|Ithriana's Love Song's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Charm Non-Player"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 18<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 55 to 95 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 5 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 600.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only (100 Units)<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Charm Monster'''
 
**Target becomes Pet
 
**Level Cap: 12 to 40 (from power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Duration: 600 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Stack Category: Charm<br>
 
**Stack Rule: Standard
 
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=== Harmonious Stanzas ===
 
[[Image:Lull cam.png|Right|Harmonious Stanzas Power Cameo]]
 
''"Single Target Non-Player Lull"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 18<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 23 to 63 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only (100 Units)<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Lull'''
 
**AI Awareness Radius: -25%
 
**Duration: 20 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
 
**Stack Category: AggRangeDeBuff
 
**Stack Rule: Standard
 
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=== Ancient Riddle ===
 
[[Image:Stunaoe cam.png|Right|Ancient Riddle's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Area of Effect Non-Player Mesmerize ( 0 Range)"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 )''
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 20<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 25 to 65 (at power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3.5 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 60 to 0 Seconds(at power ranks 0 to 10)<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only -Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect:''' 40 Units<br>
 
'''Max mob targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Mesmerize'''
 
**Target is Stunned<br>
 
**Duration: 20 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 10)<br>
 
**Breakpoint: 1
 
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=== Baleful Cry of Weilund ===
 
[[Image:Fearaoe cam.png|Right|Baleful Cry of Weilund's Power Cameo]]
 
''"Area of Effect Non-Player Fear"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 )''<br>
 
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 34<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Power Type''': Spell<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 45 to 54 (at power ranks 0 to 10)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 300 to 240 Seconds(at power ranks 0 to 10)<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only - Point Blank<br>
 
'''Area of Effect:''' 40 Units<br>
 
'''Max mob targets''': 7<br>
 
'''Effect(s)''':<br>
 
*'''Fear'''
 
**Monster is Scared<br>
 
**Level Cap: 24 to 61 (from power ranks 1 to 10)
 
**10 to 15 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 10)
 
**Breakpoint: 1
 
**Stack Category: Fear
 
 
 
|}
 
 
 
== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Stances & Weapon Powers</div> ==
 
[[Image:SB-Bard.jpg|right|Chronicle Bard Illustration]]
 
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'''[[Stances|All Stances]]'''<br>
 
''Granted'': Level 15<br>
 
''Power Type'': Skill<br>
 
''Casting Time'': 0<br>
 
''Recycle Time'': 30 seconds<br>
 
 
 
[[Image:Defensive cam.png|Right|Defensive Stance's Power Cameo]]
 
'''Defensive Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 35 (Expert), [[Rogue]] 35 (Expert)<br>
 
[[Image:Offensive cam.png|Right|Offensive Stance's Power Cameo]]
 
'''Offensive Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 20 (Journeyman), [[Rogue]] 20 (Journeyman)<br>
 
[[Image:Precise cam.png|Right|Precise Stance's Power Cameo]]
 
'''Precise Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 25 (Skilled), [[Rogue]] 25 (Skilled)<br>
 
'''[[Stances#Bard|Bard Stance Details]]'''
 
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[[Image:RS_C_Mage.png|left|Mage Runestone]]
 
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=== Mage Bard ===
 
<div class="left" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
 
*'''[[Bow]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
**'''[[Archery]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
*'''[[Dagger]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Dagger Mastery]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
*'''[[Staff]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
**'''[[Staff Mastery]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
*'''[[Sword]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Sword Mastery]] Powers''': 25 <br>
 
**'''[[Blade Mastery]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Blade Weaving]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
*'''[[Unarmed Combat]] Powers''': 10<br>
 
**'''[[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] Powers''': 10<br>
 
**'''[[Sun Dancing]] Powers''': 10<br></div>
 
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[[Image:RS_C_Rogue.png|left|Rogue Runestone]]
 
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=== Rogue Bard ===
 
<div class="left" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
 
*'''[[Bow]] Powers''': 10<br>
 
**'''[[Archery]] Powers''': 10<br>
 
*'''[[Crossbow]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
*'''[[Dagger]] Powers''': 35<br>
 
**'''[[Dagger Mastery]] Powers''': 35<br>
 
*'''[[Staff]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
**'''[[Staff Mastery]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
*'''[[Sword]] Powers''': 30<br>
 
**'''[[Sword Mastery]] Powers''': 30<br>
 
**'''[[Blade Mastery]] Powers''': 30<br>
 
**'''[[Blade Weaving]] Powers''': 30<br>
 
*'''[[Throwing]] Powers''': 5<br>
 
*'''[[Unarmed Combat]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Sun Dancing]] Powers''': 25<br></div>
 
 
|}
 
|}
 
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== <div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">[[:Category:Patch History | Patch History ]]</div> ==
 
[[Patch 24.3#Bard|01/07/2009]]
 
*Dagger and Dagger Mastery weapon powers increased to 35 (Rogue) and 25 (Mage)
 
*Sword, Sword Mastery, Blade Mastery and Blade Weaving weapon powers increased to 30 (Rogue) and 25 (Mage)
 
*Adjusted the defense value on Bardic Light Armor bringing the set in line with the Armor Redistribution patch changes.
 
[[Patch_20#Bard|06/19/2007]]
 
*[[Aracoix]] can now become Bards.
 
*[[#Anthem of Avoidance|Anthem of Avoidance]] has been updated to take 750 points of damage before the Damage Absorber wears off; note that this means 750 points of damage that the target actually has inflicted upon him or her after resistances have been factored in for the specified resistances in the damage absorber.
 
*[[#Countersong|Countersong]] has been updated to only affect other players, not creatures.
 
[[Patch 21#Bard|10/09/2007]]
 
*Gentle Melody; Increased the Health Recovery Rate from 30% (PR0) to 150% (PR40)
 
[[Patch_20#Bard|06/19/2007]]
 
*[[Aracoix]] can now become Bards.
 
*[[#Anthem of Avoidance|Anthem of Avoidance]] has been updated to take 750 points of damage before the Damage Absorber wears off; note that this means 750 points of damage that the target actually has inflicted upon him or her after resistances have been factored in for the specified resistances in the damage absorber.
 
*[[#Countersong|Countersong]] has been updated to only affect other players, not creatures.
 
[[Patch_19#Bard|03/29/2007]]
 
*Increased the effects of the [[#Chant of the Titans|Chant of the Titans]] to +60
 
*Merged [[#Canticle of Cunning|Canticle of Cunning]] and [[#Canticle of Inspiration|Canticle of Inspiration]] and increased effects to +60
 
[[Patch_14#Bard|09/27/2006]]
 
*Updated Chant of the Titans to have a duration of 10800 seconds.
 
*Updated Canticle of Inspiration to have a duration of 10800 seconds.
 
*Updated Canticle of Cunning to have a duration of 10800 seconds.
 
*Updated [[#Ballad of Beregund the Bold|Ballad of Beregund the Bold]] to be a personal Movement Buff with an increase of 50% movement speed and a duration of 60 seconds. This power has no cost (0 Mana) and takes 300 seconds to recycle and does not stack with any other movement buffs. This power has been granted at Power Rank 40 for free.
 
*[[#Mighty Countersong|Mighty Countersong]] has been changed from a Group Dispel Effect to a Group Dispel Debuff spell.
 
*Mage-Based Bards have been granted a new power called Anthem of Avoidance at Level 20; which has a casting time of .02 seconds, a maximum duration of 300 seconds, and a recycle timer of 300 seconds. This Damage Absorber absorbs and protects from [[Crushing]], [[Piercing]], and [[Slashing]] damage. At Power Rank 40, it will grant +75 resistance and absorbs up to 2000 points of damage for those damage types.
 
[[Patch_11#Bard|02/07/2006]]
 
*Added a one second recycle timer to the following Bard Powers; [[#Baleful Battlehymn|Baleful Battlehymn]], [[#The Rhythm of Steel|The Rhythm of Steel]], [[#Ragnor's Rede of Rending|Ragnor's Rede of Rending]], Ballad of Beregund the Bold, [[#Gentle Melody|Gentle Melody]], [[#Calming Melody|Calming Melody]], [[#Restive Melody|Restive Melody]], [[#Song of Spring|Song of Spring]], [[#Song of Warding|Song of Warding]], [[#Litany of Focus|Litany of Focus]], [[#Song of Fortitude|Song of Fortitude]].
 
[[Patch_7#Bard|07/01/2005]]
 
*Changed power 'Countersong' to be aggressive
 
[[Patch_3#Bard|07/21/2004]]
 
*Bard songs (and other chants) now overwriting intelligently meaning it will only overwrite the part of a power that it is greater than.
 
[[Patch_1.0.8.7#Bard|07/23/2003]]
 
*Bards should now be able to use "Throwing Mastery" rune.
 
[[Patch_1.0.1.3#Bard|04/25/2003]]
 
*The Bard song 'Dance of Darrac the Dauntless' is now granted at GM level.
 
*Bards have gotten a number of improvements. Bards now get Sword and Staff Mastery. Hate values associated with recovery chants have been reduced. Durations for Attribute buffs have been fixed. Effects for group Attribute buffs have been improved. Mana cost for chants have been removed.
 
[[Patch_2#Bard|03/17/2003]]
 
*The power [[#Baleful Cry of Weilund|Baleful Cry of Weilund]] now GMs in 10 trains.
 
*The confusion power Cacophony has been removed.
 
[[Patch_1#Bard|03/12/2003]]
 
*Bards can now gain the Blade Master discipline.
 
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Around hearth and table Bards work their wonders, spinning tapestries of poetry and music, and keeping the memories of ancient days alive. Their ancient craft was born among the skalds of the Northmen, but now Bards can be found among all the peoples of the World. Every Bard must be a master of tale-telling and music, and must hone their memory to supreme heights: the great sagas and chronicles span thousands of rhymes, and can take three days to hear in full. A master Bard knows several great sagas, and can sing them through from end to end without missing a single word. They need no books or notes to keep the sagas: the weave of rhyme and kenning is their only guide, memory their only tool.

    

 Bard

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 Keeper of Lore

    
Overview

The bard is a stealth class that specializes in quickly eliminating one target. They are highly-prized in group fights for their ability to block all healing on a target with Shadow Mantle. Solo players will also find the bard's kit quite versatile, however, they have few ranged weapon choices and no way to increase their speed, relying on Steal Breath to slow their target instead.

    
Bard Information
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Base Classes

Mage, Rogue

Races

Aelfborn, Aracoix, Elf, Human, Irekei, Nephilim

Disciplines

Animator, Archer, Archmage, Artillerist, Battle Magus, Black Mask, Blade Master, Blade Weaver, Blood Prophet, Bounty Hunter, Commander, Conjurer, Enchanter, Huntsman, Knight, Prospector, Rat Catcher, Rune Caster, Saboteur, Sky Dancer, Sun Dancer, Traveler, Undead Hunter, Werewolf, Wyrmslayer

Mastery Runes

Master of Daggers, Master of Great Swords, Master of Throwing

Skills Granted

Bard Static Powers

Stances

mage
Defensive Stance
35
Offensive Stance
20
Precise Stance
25
stance details
rogue
Defensive Stance
35
Offensive Stance
20
Precise Stance
25
stance details

Weapon Powers

mage
Bow Powers 5
Dagger Powers 25
Unarmed Powers 10
Staff Powers 5
Sword Powers 25
Blade Master Powers 25
Blade Weaving Powers 25
Sun Dancing Powers 10
rogue
Bow Powers 10
Crossbow Powers 5
Dagger Powers 35
Unarmed Powers 25
Staff Powers 5
Sword Powers 30
Throwing Powers 5
Blade Master Powers 30
Blade Weaving Powers 30
Sun Dancing Powers 25
Powers and Skills


Level Icon Ability Description
10 Ritardando Ritardando Single-target Snare and attack speed debuff
Kennings of the Loremasters Kennings of the Loremasters Single-target item identification
12 Dread Dissonance Dread Dissonance Single-target magic damage and short Stun
Gentle Melody Gentle Melody Group health recovery chant (melody)
15 Ballad of Beregund the Bold Ballad of Beregund the Bold Personal movement speed buff
Ragnor's Rede of Rending Ragnor's Rede of Rending Group melee and power damage buff chant (rede)
Offensive cam.png Offensive Stance Personal combat stance
Defensive cam.png Defensive Stance Personal combat stance
Precise cam.png Precise Stance Personal combat stance
18 Harmonious Stanzas Harmonious Stanzas Single-target non-player Lull
Ithriana's Love Song Ithriana's Love Song Single-target non-player charm
20 Anthem of Avoidance Anthem of Avoidance Personal melee Damage Absorber
Ancient Riddle Ancient Riddle Area non-player Mesmerize
22 Cuthric's Rede of Cunning Cuthric's Rede of Cunning Group defense chant (rede)
23 Ashton Kai's Irresistible Dance Ashton Kai's Irresistible Dance Single-target Root
24 Countersong Countersong Single-target Dispel Effect
26 Calming Melody Calming Melody Group mana recovery chant (melody)
28 Chant of the Titans Chant of the Titans Group Strength and Dexterity buff (note: not an actual chant)
30 Dela's Rede of Deftness Dela's Rede of Deftness Group attack rating chant (rede)
Canticle of Inspiration Canticle of Inspiration Group Intelligence and Spirit buff
32 Mighty Countersong Mighty Countersong Group dispell debuff and short snare/stun/root immunity
34 Baleful Cry of Weilund Baleful Cry of Weilund Area non-player fear
36 Molto Ritardando Molto Ritardando Area attack speed and movement speed debuff
42 Restive Melody Restive Melody Group stamina recovery chant (melody)
Song of Warding Song of Warding Group magic and mental damage resistance chant (song)
44 Litany of Focus Litany of Focus Group magic, mental, cold, fire, lightning, poison and bleed resistance chant (song)
46 Song of Fortitude Song of Fortitude Group poison and bleed damage resistance chant (song)
48 Song of Spring Song of Spring Group cold, fire, and lightning resistance chant (song)
50 Dance of Derrac the Dauntless Dance of Derrac the Dauntless Group invulnurability chant
Playstyle Tips

Bard's varied kit allows the class access to a variety of builds with focuses on different spells. While Shadowmantle is often the key spell in their arsenal, Bards can be built to thrive in different PvP environment, with damage and support being their best roles. The choice of playstyle starts right from creation, when you pick your base class, as Rogue Bards and Mage Bards play very differently.

Mage

  • Shadow Bolt is your bread and butter spell on a damage-based Mage Bard and Steal Breath allows you to kite very effectively.
  • Support-based Mage Bards revolve around keeping Shadowmantle on a targeted enemy during a fight. Shadow Mantle is placed very far to the right on the effects bar so, with the plethora of Bard and Mage debuffs, key moments of a fight are often spent trying to keep a debuff in front the Shadow Mantle effect so a Dispel Debuff spell doesn't remove Shadow Mantle.
  • Though Mage defensive stance gives good spell resistances, Mage Bards are light on defensive options so beware not to let someone get the jump on you!

Rogue

  • The power rank 40 backstabs are a tremendous boon to your burst damage. Due to the nature of the powers, you activate Backstab first and then cast one of its poison variants you can execute a double backstab!
  • Dodge is the best passive defense in the game so it is recommended to put at least some trains in it; however, high defense is often the primary damage mitigation method for Rogue-based prestige classes.
  • Rogue Bards are very tight on trains, so have a clear vision of what powers and focus lines are necessary in which to invest heavily.
Classes

Prestige Classes

Assassin (PQ)    Barbarian (PQ)    Bard (PQ)    Channeler (PQ)    Confessor (PQ)    Crusader (PQ)    Doomsayer (PQ)
Druid (PQ)    Fury (PQ)    Huntress (PQ)    Necromancer (PQ)    Nightstalker (PQ)    Prelate (PQ)    Priest (PQ)
Ranger (PQ)    Scout (PQ)    Sentinel (PQ)    Templar (PQ)    Thief (PQ)    Warlock (PQ)    Warrior (PQ)    Wizard (PQ)

Base Classes Fighter    Healer    Mage    Rogue

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