Bard

Keeper of Lore

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

Factions Amazon Temple Aracoix Kh'ree Barbarian Clan Church of the All-Father Cult of the Scourge High Court Mercenary Company Military Legion Noble House Ranger's Brotherhood Temple of the Cleansing Flame Thieves' Den Virakt Wizard's Conclave

Skills Level 5: granted Sword Level 10: granted Bardsong

Weapon Specializations Level 20: granted Staff Mastery (Staff Skill 80) Level 20: granted Sword Mastery (Sword Skill 80) Level 20: granted Unarmed Combat Mastery (Unarmed Skill 80)

Attributes Health Bonus: 51 Mana Bonus: 16 Stamina Bonus: 0

May all the Gods and Titans smile upon ye! My heart tells me you've come seeking music and song, but you look to learn them, not just to hear them. You've got a fine voice -- I hope your memory is fine to match it. Would you sway entire mobs with only a word, and have your words make or break the fame of kings? Listen then, and learn!

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.

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Class Information

• Class Symbol:
• Available Roles: Buffer, Debuff Removal
• Damage Types: Magic, Melee

Class Weapons

List of class-restricted weapons available to bards:

• Long Staff: A staff that uses the Bardsong skill to determine hit chance. Requires 100% staff skill for use

Class Armor

List of class-restricted armor available to bards:

• Bardic Leather: A light Armor set that requires 100% Light Armor skill for use. All pieces of this set include baked-in bonus of +1 Dexterity and +1 Bardsong (pictured above).
• Troubadour: A cloth armor set. All pieces of this set include baked-in bonus of +1 Intelligence and +1 Bardsong.

Damage

Pallando's Pernicious Puns "Area of Effect Magic Damage Over Time(0 Range)" Requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 ) Excludes Group Granted: Level 10 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 17.83 to 40.2 (at power ranks 1 to 40) Casting Time: 3.5 Seconds Recycle Time: 10.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: Yes Target and Range: Monster or Player - Point Blank Area of Effect: 40 Units Max mob targets: 7 Max player targets: 7 Effect(s): 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 — 17 to 7 — 17 points (from power rank 0 to 40) Duration: 30 Seconds					Dread Dissonance "Single Target Magic Damage and Stun" requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 ) Granted: Level 12 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 31.7 to 58.6 (at power ranks 1 to 40) Casting Time: 4 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: Yes Target and Range: Monster or Player (120 Units) Effect(s): 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

Healing

Gentle Melody "Group Health Recovery Buff Melody Chant" Melody Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 ) Granted: Level 12 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Stack Catagory: Melody Stack Rule: Greater Than Heal over Time (Interval: 5 seconds) Duration: 30 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing Health Regeneration Buff Health Recovery Rate: +30% to +90% (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Calming Melody "Group Mana Recovery Melody Chant" Melody Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 ) Granted: Level 26 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Stack Catagory: Melody Stack Rule: Greater Than Mana Heal over Time (Interval: 5 seconds) Duration: 30 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing Mana Recovery Buff Mana Recovery Rate: +20% to +60% (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Restive Melody "Group Stamina Recovery Melody Chant" Melody Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 ) Granted: Level 42 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Stack Catagory: Melody Stack Rule: Greater Than Stamina Heal over Time (Interval: 5 seconds) Duration: 30 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect, Healing Stamina Recovery Buff Stamina Recovery Rate: +20% to +60% (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 Seconds Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Buffs

Ballad of Beregund the Bold "Personal Movement Buff" requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 ) Granted: Level 15 Power Rank: 40 (Grandmaster) Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 300 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Self/No Target Effect(s): Movement Speed Buff Movement Bonus: +50% Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: MovementSpeedBuff Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect	Anthem of Avoidance "Personal Damage Absorber" requires Sorcery Skill ( 0 ) Damage absorbers fade after taking damage! Granted: Level 20 Focus Skill: Sorcery Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 25 Casting Time: .02 seconds Recycle Time: 300 seconds Requires Hit Roll: No Target and Range: Self/No Target Effect(s): 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					Ragnor's Rede of Rending "Group Damage & Power Damage Rede Chant" Rede Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 ) Granted: Level 15 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): 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 Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect					Cuthric's Rede of Cunning "Group Defense Rating Rede Chant" Rede Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 ) Granted: Level 22 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Defense Rating Bonus Defense Bonus: +50 to 150 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: Rede Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect	Dela's Rede of Deftness "Group Attack Rating Rede Chant" Rede Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 ) Granted: Level 30 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Attack Rating Bonus Attack Bonus: +50 to 250 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: Rede Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Song of Warding "Group Magic & Mental Resistance Song Chant" Song Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 ) Granted: Level 42 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Magic & Mental Resistance Buff Magic Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Mental Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: Song Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Song of Fortitude "Group Poison & Bleed Resistance Song Chant" Song Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 ) Granted: Level 46 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Poison & Bleed Resistance Buff Poison Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Bleed Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: Song Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Song of Spring "Group Fire, Cold, Lightning Resistance Song Chant" Song Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 ) Granted: Level 48 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 0 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Recurs every 60 seconds until interrupted Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Cold, Fire & Lightning Resistance Buff Cold Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Fire Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Lightning Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 60 seconds Stack Category: Song Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Litany of Focus "Group Resistance Song Chant" Song Chants do not stack with one another requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 ) Granted: Level 44 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 135 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 300 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): Magic, Mental, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison & Bleed Resistance Buff Magic Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Mental Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Cold Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Fire Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Lightning Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Poison Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Bleed Resistance: +5 to +20 (at power ranks 1 to 20) Duration: 30 seconds Stack Category: Song Stack Rank: 0 Dispel Tags: Buff, Effect

Chant of the Titans "Group Strength and Dexterity Buff" requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 ) Granted: Level 28 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 37 to 76 (at power ranks 1 to 40) Casting Time: 4 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units 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

Canticle of Inspiration "Group Intelligence and Spirit Buff" requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 ) Granted: Level 30 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 41 to 80 (at power ranks 1 to 40) Casting Time: 4 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units 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

Debuffs

Ritardando "Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff" requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 ) Granted: Level 10 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 13 to 53 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters or Players(100 Units) Effect(s): 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					Ashton Kai's Irresistible Dance "Single Target Root" requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 ) Granted: Level 23 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 30 to 70 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 1.5 to .2 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40) Recycle Time: 25 to 20 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40) Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monster or Player (100 Units) Effects: Root Target cannot move Duration: 20 to 40 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40) Breakpoint: 1 Stack Category: Root Dispel Tags: Debuff, Effect, Root												Molto Ritardando "Area of Effect Snare and Attack Speed Debuff(0 Range)" requires Bardsong Skill ( 84 ) requires Ritardando ( 16 ) Excludes Group Granted: Level 36 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 48 to 88 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters or Players - Point Blank Area of Effect: 30 Units Max mob targets: 7 Max player targets: 7 Effect(s): 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

Utility

Kennings of the Loremasters "Item Identification" requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 ) Granted: Level 10 Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master) Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 20 Casting Time: 1 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Unidentified Item Effect(s): Hidden magical bonuses are revealed					Countersong "Single Target Dispel Effect" requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 ) Granted: Level 24 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 31 to 71 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 2 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Players Only (100 Units) Effect(s): Dipel Effect Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"					Mighty Countersong "Group Dispel Debuff" requires Bardsong Skill ( 75 ) Granted: Level 32 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 42 to 82 (at power ranks 1 to 40) Casting Time: .2 Seconds Recycle Time: 30 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): 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					Dance of Derrac the Dauntless "Group Invulnerability Chant" requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 ) Granted: Level 50 Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master) Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 165 Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds Recycle Time: 360.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Chant Power: Unique Target and Range: Group Members - Point Blank Area of Effect: 50 Units Effect(s): 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

Ithriana's Love Song "Single Target Charm Non-Player" requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 ) Granted: Level 18 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 55 to 95 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 5 Seconds Recycle Time: 600.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units) Duration: 20 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40) Effect(s): 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 Stack Rule: Standard					Harmonious Stanzas "Single Target Non-Player Lull" requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 ) Granted: Level 18 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 23 to 63 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 3 Seconds Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units) Duration: 20 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40) Effect(s): Lull AI Awareness Radius: -25% Stack Category: AggRangeDeBuff Stack Rule: Standard					Ancient Riddle "Area of Effect Non-Player Mesmerize ( 0 Range)" requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 ) Granted: Level 20 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 25 to 65 (at power ranks 0 to 40) Casting Time: 3.5 Seconds Recycle Time: 60 to 0 Seconds(at power ranks 0 to 10) Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters Only -Point Blank Area of Effect: 40 Units Max mob targets: 7 Effect(s): Mesmerize Target is Stunned Duration: 20 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 0 to 10) Breakpoint: 1					Baleful Cry of Weilund "Area of Effect Non-Player Fear" requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 ) Granted: Level 34 Focus Skill: Bardsong Power Type: Spell Mana Cost: 45 to 54 (at power ranks 0 to 10) Casting Time: 3 Seconds Recycle Time: 300 to 240 Seconds(at power ranks 0 to 10) Requires Roll to hit: No Target and Range: Monsters Only - Point Blank Area of Effect: 40 Units Max mob targets: 7 Effect(s): Fear Monster is Scared 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

Stances & Weapon Powers

All Stances Granted: Level 15 Power Type: Skill Casting Time: 0 Recycle Time: 30 seconds Defensive Stance Granted Rank: Mage 35 (Expert), Rogue 35 (Expert) Offensive Stance Granted Rank: Mage 20 (Journeyman), Rogue 20 (Journeyman) Precise Stance Granted Rank: Mage 25 (Skilled), Rogue 25 (Skilled) Bard Stance Details		Mage Bard Bow Powers: 5 Archery Powers: 5 Dagger Powers: 25 Dagger Mastery Powers: 25 Staff Powers: 5 Staff Mastery Powers: 5 Sword Powers: 25 Sword Mastery Powers: 25 Blade Mastery Powers: 25 Blade Weaving Powers: 25 Unarmed Combat Powers: 10 Unarmed Combat Mastery Powers: 10 Sun Dancing Powers: 10										Rogue Bard Bow Powers: 10 Archery Powers: 10 Crossbow Powers: 5 Dagger Powers: 35 Dagger Mastery Powers: 35 Staff Powers: 5 Staff Mastery Powers: 5 Sword Powers: 30 Sword Mastery Powers: 30 Blade Mastery Powers: 30 Blade Weaving Powers: 30 Throwing Powers: 5 Unarmed Combat Powers: 25 Unarmed Combat Mastery Powers: 25 Sun Dancing Powers: 25

Patch History

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.

06/19/2007

• Aracoix can now become Bards.
• 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 has been updated to only affect other players, not creatures.

10/09/2007

• Gentle Melody; Increased the Health Recovery Rate from 30% (PR0) to 150% (PR40)

06/19/2007

• Aracoix can now become Bards.
• 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 has been updated to only affect other players, not creatures.

03/29/2007

• Increased the effects of the Chant of the Titans to +60
• Merged Canticle of Cunning and Canticle of Inspiration and increased effects to +60

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 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 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.

02/07/2006

• Added a one second recycle timer to the following Bard Powers; Baleful Battlehymn, The Rhythm of Steel, Ragnor's Rede of Rending, Ballad of Beregund the Bold, Gentle Melody, Calming Melody, Restive Melody, Song of Spring, Song of Warding, Litany of Focus, Song of Fortitude.

07/01/2005

• Changed power 'Countersong' to be aggressive

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.

07/23/2003

• Bards should now be able to use "Throwing Mastery" rune.

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.

03/17/2003

• The power Baleful Cry of Weilund now GMs in 10 trains.
• The confusion power Cacophony has been removed.

03/12/2003

• Bards can now gain the Blade Master discipline.

See Also

• Bard Templates