Bard

The Bard

Weapon Specializations Level 5: granted Sword Level 20: granted Staff Mastery (Staff Skill 80) Level 20: granted Sword Mastery (Sword Skill 80) Level 20: granted Unarmed Mastery (Unarmed Skill 80)

Other Skills Level 10: granted Bardsong

Keeper of Lore

Base Classes
Mage, Rogue

Available Races
Aelfborn, Elves, Humans, Irekei, Nephilim

Available Disciplines
Animator, Archer, Black Mask, Blade Master, Blade Weaver, Blood Prophet, Bounty Hunter, Commander, Conjurer, Enchanter, Huntsman, Prospector, Rat Catcher, Rune Caster, Traveller, Undead Hunter, Werewolf, Wyrmslayer

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

Their Lore
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

Powers and Abilities

Harmonious Stanzas

Single Target Non-Player Lull
requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )

Granted: Level 18
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 24 to 63 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units)
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Effects:

• AI Awareness Radius: -25%
  
• Stack Category: AggRangeDeBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).
  
  

Baleful Battlehymm

Group Defense Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 )

Granted: Level 22
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Defense Bonus: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: DefenseGroupBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

The Rhythm of Steel

Group Attack Speed Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )

Granted: Level 30
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Delay Between Attacks: +10.77 to +40.8% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: AttackSpeedBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Ithriana's Love Song

Single Target Charm Non-Player
requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )

Granted: Level 18
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 56 to 95 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 5 Seconds
Recycle Time: 600.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only(100 Units)
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Effects:

• Monster is charmed
  
• Level Cap: 14 to 40(from power ranks 1 to 40)
• Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
• Stack Category: Charm
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).
  
  

Ragnor's Rede of Rending

Group Damage Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )

Granted: Level 15
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Delay Between Attacks: +11% to +50% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: DamageModifierBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Dread Dissonance

Single Target Magic Damage and Stun
requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )

Granted: Level 12
Focus Skill: Bardsong
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)
Effects:

• Health Damage: 14- 36 to 26- 68 points (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health
  
• Flagged as 'Magic' damage
• Applies: Stun on target for 1 to 3 seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
• Applies: Stun Immunity on target for 3 to 9 seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)(stack rank 1)
  
  

Countersong

Single Target Dispel Effect
requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )

Granted: Level 24
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 32 to 71 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Players Only(50 Units)
Effects:

• Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"
  
• Is considered Agressive
  
  

Mighty Countersong

Single Target Dispel Effect
requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )

Granted: Level 24
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 43 to 82 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 10.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Group Members(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Effects:

• Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"
  
  

Pallando's Pernicious Puns

Area of Effect Magic Damage and Stun(0 Range)
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
Excludes Group

Granted: Level 10
Focus Skill: Bardsong
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 -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Area of Effect: 40 Units Effects:

• Health Damage: 3-7 to 7-17 (from power rank 1 to 40) points of Health
  
• Flagged as 'Magic' damage
  
• Damage over Time: 3-17 to 7-17 (from power rank 1 to 40) points of Health every 5 seconds
  
• Duration: 30 Seconds
  
• Flagged as 'Magic' damage
  

Baleful Cry of Weilund

Area of Effect Non-Player Fear
requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 )
Max of 10 trains

Granted: Level 34
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 45 to 54 (at power ranks 1 to 10)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 300 to 240 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 10)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Duration: 10 to 15 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 10)
Area of Effect: 40 Units
Effects:

• Monster is Scared
  
• Level Cap: 24 to 61 (from power ranks 1 to 10)
• Stack Category: Fear
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power).
  
  

Kennings of the Loremaster

Item Identification
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )

Granted: Level 10
Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 20 (at power ranks 1 to 10)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Armor, Weapons, and Jewelry (inventory items)
Effects:

• Item is identified
  
  

Dance of Derrac the Dauntless

Group Invulnerability Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 )

Granted: Level 50
Power Rank: 40 (Grand Master)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 360.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 3 seconds for 6 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 10 Seconds
Effects:

• Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
  
• Affected cannot be attacked
  
• Affected cannot be targetted by powers.
  
• Effect ends if affected attacks
  
• Effect ends if affected attacks (swings his weapon)
  
• Effect ends if affected uses any power
  
  

Ancient Riddle

Area of Effect Non-Player Mesmerize( 0 Range)
requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 )

Granted: Level 20
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 26 to 65 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3.5 Seconds
Recycle Time: 60 to 0 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Area of Effect: 40 Units
Effects:

• Monster is Stunned
  
• Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all
  
  

Ballad of Beregund the Bold

Group Movement Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )

Granted: Level 15
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Defense Bonus: +20.7 to +48.4 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: MoveBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Chant of the Titans

Group Strength and Dexterity Buff
requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 )

Granted: Level 28
Focus Skill: Bardsong
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(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members Effects:

• Dexterity Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: AttrDEXBuff
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  

• Strength Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: AttrSTRBuff
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  
  

Gentle Melody

Group Health Recovery Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )

Granted: Level 12
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Health Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
  

Calming Melody

Group Mana Recovery Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )

Granted: Level 26
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Mana Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
  

Restive Melody

Group Stamina Recovery Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )

Granted: Level 42
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Stamina Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
  

Song of Spring

Group Fire, Cold, Lightning Resistance Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 )

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Fire Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Cold Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Lightning Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: ResistanceBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Song of Warding

Group Magic Resistance Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Magic Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Catagory: ResistanceBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Litany of Focus

Group Mental Resistance Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 )

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Mental Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Catagory: ResistanceBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Song of Fortitude

Group Poison Resistance Buff Chant
requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 )

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 0
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Chant Power: Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)
Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members
Duration: 30 Seconds
Effects:

• Poison Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Catagory: ResistanceBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Greater Than (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than the existing spell's power).
  
  

Ritardando

Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )

Granted: Level 10
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 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)
Can affect caster and group members
Effects:

• Delay Between Attacks: +10.71 to 38.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 30 Seconds
  
• Stack Catagory: AttackSpeedDeBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  
• Removes Effect: Flight
  
• Movement Rate: -21% to -60% (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Catagory: Snare
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  
  

Molto Ritardando

Area of Effect Snare and Attack Speed Debuff(0 Range)
requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
requires Ritardando ( 16 )
Excludes Group

Granted: Level 48
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 Seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 Seconds
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player
Will not effect group members
Effects:

• Delay Between Attacks: +20.71 to 48.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 30 Seconds
  
• Stack Catagory: AttackSpeedDeBuff
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  
• Removes Effect: Flight
  
• Movement Rate: -21% to -60% (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (from power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Catagory: Snare
  
• Stack Rank: 0
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  
  

Canticle of Inspiration

Group Spirit Buff
requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )

Granted: Level 30
Focus Skill: Bardsong
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(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members Effects:

• Spirit Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: AttrSPRBuff
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  

Canticle of Cunning

Group Intelligence Buff
requires Bardsong Skill ( 93 )

Granted: Level 40
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 54 to 93 (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(Area of Effect: 50 Units)
Can affect caster and group members Effects:

• Intelligence Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
  
• Duration: 630 to 1800 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
  
• Stack Category: AttrINTBuff
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)
  

Ashton Kai's Irresistable Dance

Single Target Root
requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 )

Granted: Level 23
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 31 to 70 (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 Seconds
Recycle Time: 29.5 to 10 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)
Requires Roll to hit: No
Target and Range: Monster or Player
Duration: 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)
Can affect caster and group members 40 Units
Effects:

• Target can not move
  
• Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all
  
• Stack Category: Root
  
• Stack Rule: Standard (When stack categories and ranks are equal, then the most recently cast spell will only succeed if its spell power is greater than or equal to the existing spell's power)