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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}}
== ''Keeper of Lore'' ==
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| '''Base Classes'''
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*[[Mage]]
 
*[[Rogue]]
 
 
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| '''Races'''
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| colspan="3" |{{Classnavsp|cccccc}}
*[[Aelfborn]]
 
*[[Aracoix]]
 
*[[Elf]]
 
*[[Human]]
 
*[[Irekei]]
 
*[[Nephilim]]
 
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| '''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]]
 
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| '''Mastery Runes'''
 
*[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Daggers|Master of Daggers]]
 
*[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Great_Swords|Master of Great Swords]]
 
*[[Mastery Runes#Master_of_Throwing|Master of Throwing]]
 
 
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|-
| '''Factions'''
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*[[Amazon Temple]]
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<blockquote>The '''Bard''' is a support class focused on the aural arts to bolster his group. His melodies, redes, and songs harmonize into a symphony that will invigorate the most meager of allies. He can increase resistances, stats, and regeneration rates while also dispelling effects and applying potent crowd control through his various powers. His ballads can even make his allies impervious to damage and effects.</blockquote>
*[[Aracoix Kh'ree]]
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*[[Barbarian Clan]]
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<div style="margin: -.35cm 0cm 0cm 0cm;">{{powertable|{{PAGENAME}}=YES}}</div><br>
*[[Church of the All-Father]]
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{{Cheader|Playstyle Tips|(to bottom, rgba(251,131,250,1) 0%,rgba(166,44,170,1) 100%)}}
*[[Cult of the Scourge]]
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The Bard is the premiere support class; however, a group rarely benefits from more than one. Because of this, the Bard will often find himself as a high-priority target and must evade enemy onslaughts while supporting his group. Fights are often won or lost on the back of the Bard power so, despite its image, this class is not for the faint of heart.
*[[High Court]]
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<h3>Mage</h3>
*[[Mercenary Company]]
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*Between ''Shielding'', ''Anthem of Avoidance'', ''Defensive Stance'', the resistance songs, and resistance enchantments your gear it is very possible, and encouraged, to get extraordinarily high resistances on a Mage Bard.
*[[Military Legion]]
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*Keeping yourself stun immune via [[Vocabulary#P|prestunning]] is vital! One landed stun, if it is not immediately dispelled, is likely to be your death. You can keep yourself stun immune with Mage's ''Stun'' power by recasting it on yourself while the immunity is still up, thus refreshing your immunity.
*[[Noble House]]
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*Keeping up your melodies, redes, and songs can be pretty passive so, in addition to debuff stripping with ''Mighty Countersong'', a good Mage Bard can also handle tossing out crowd control onto targets and keeping high-value debuffs, like ''[[Assassin Powers#Shadow_Mantle|Shadow Mantle]]'', buried on a target with ''Weakening'' and ''Enfeeblement''.
*[[Ranger's Brotherhood]]
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<h3>Rogue</h3>
*[[Temple of the Cleansing Flame]]
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*They are normally outclassed by their Mage counterparts in large group fights but Dodge, light armor, and high defense can make Rogue Bards potent in smaller fights. Take advantage of that in your builds.
*[[Thieves' Den]]
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*Some people build them more offensively, and the power rank for various weapons allows them to be pretty potent in a fight. With these type of builds, an effective strategy is to use ''Countersong'' to slowly strip your opponent's buffs away.
*[[Virakt]]
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*Although one would normally not think this the case, Rogue Bards are less tanky than their Mage counterparts so it is vital that you keep debuffs off of you that negate the defenses and mobility you do have such as defense debuffs, exposes, and crowd control effects. Be judicious with your ''Mighty Countersong''.
*[[Wizard's Conclave]]
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{{Infobox
| '''Skills'''
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|Box title = {{PAGENAME}} Information
*''Level 5'': granted [[Sword]]
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|image = RadarStatsBard.png
*''Level 20'': granted [[Staff Mastery]] (Staff Skill 80)
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|imglink = Roles
*''Level 20'': granted [[Sword Mastery]] (Sword Skill 80)
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*''Level 20'': granted [[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] (Unarmed Skill 80)
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|Row 1 title = Base Classes
 
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|Row 1 info = [[Mage]], [[Rogue]]
*''Level 10'': granted [[Bardsong]]
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|Row 2 title = Races
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|Row 2 info = [[Aelfborn]], [[Aracoix]], [[Elf]], [[Human]], [[Irekei]], [[Nephilim]]
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|Row 3 title = Disciplines
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|Row 3 info = [[Animator]],
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[[Archer]],
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[[Archmage]],
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[[Artillerist]],
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[[Battle Magus]],
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[[Black Mask]],
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[[Blade Master]],
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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 5 info = [[Bardsong]], [[Sword]] (level 10)<br>[[Staff Mastery]], [[Sword Mastery]], [[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] (level 20)
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{{Infobox
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|Box title = {{PAGENAME}} Static Powers<br><span style="color:darkgray; font-size:80%">''These powers cannot be trained higher.<br>Use these ranks to plan accordingly.''</span>
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|Row 1 title = Stances
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|Row 2 title = Weapon Powers
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|staff=5
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|sword=25
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|sundancer=10
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|blademaster=25
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|bladeweaver=25
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{{!}} {{wstyle
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|baseclass=Rogue
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|axe=
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|bow=10
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|dagger=35
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|greataxe=
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|greathammer=
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|unarmed=25
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|polearm=
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|staff=5
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|sword=30
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|throwing=5
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|sundancer=25
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|blademaster=30
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|bladeweaver=30
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| '''Attributes'''
 
*[[Health Bonus]]: 51
 
*[[Mana Bonus]]: 16
 
*[[Stamina Bonus]]: 0
 
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''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.''
 
 
'''Read more [[Bard Lore]]'''.
 
 
== Class Information ==
 
*'''Class Symbol''': Harp
 
*'''Primary Roles''': Support
 
*'''Base Class''': [[Mage]], [[Rogue]]
 
*'''Damage Types''': Magic, Melee
 
 
== Class Weapons ==
 
List of weapons with [[Bardsong]] as their mastery:
 
*'''[[Long Staff]]''', a 100% [[Staff]].
 
== Class Armor ==
 
*'''[[Wear Armor, Light#Bardic Leather(Bard) |Bardic Leather]]''' a 100% [[Light Armor]] set, it has a baked-in +1 [[Dexterity]], +1 [[Bardsong]].
 
 
== Powers and Abilities ==
 
=== Kennings of the Loremasters ===
 
''"Item Identification"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 10<br>
 
'''Power Rank:''' 40 (Grand Master)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 20<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Armor, Weapons, and Jewelry (inventory items)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Item is identified
 
 
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=== Pallando's Pernicious Puns ===
 
''"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>
 
'''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 -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player<br>
 
'''Area of Effect:''' 40 Units<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Health Damage: 3-7 to 7-17 (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health<br>
 
* Flagged as 'Magic' damage<br>
 
* Damage over Time: 3-17 to 7-17 (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health every 5 seconds<br>
 
* Duration: 30 Seconds<br>
 
* Flagged as 'Magic' damage
 
 
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=== Ritardando ===
 
''"Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 10<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 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>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Delay Between Attacks: +10.71 to 38.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
* Duration: 30 Seconds<br>
 
* Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff<br>
 
* Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
* 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)<br>
 
* Removes Effect: Flight<br>
 
* Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)<br>
 
* Duration: 7 to 15 Seconds (from power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
* Stack Category: Snare<br>
 
* Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
* 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)
 
 
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=== Gentle Melody ===
 
''"Group Health Recovery Buff Chant"''<br />
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 12<br />
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br />
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br />
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br />
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br />
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br />
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first).<br />
 
''Spell cast cancelled / chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br />
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br />
 
''Can affect caster and group members.''<br />
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br />
 
'''Effects''':<br />
 
*Health Recovery Rate: +30% to +150% (at power ranks 1 to 40).<br />
 
*Stack Catagory: RecoveryHealthBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 1<br>
 
*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).
 
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=== Dread Dissonance ===
 
''"Single Target Magic Damage and Stun"''<br />
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 12<br />
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<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 />
 
'''Effects''':<br />
 
* Health Damage: 14- 36 to 26- 68 points (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health<br />
 
* 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)
 
 
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=== Ballad of Beregund the Bold ===
 
''"Personal Movement Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 15<br>
 
'''Power Rank''': 40 (Grandmaster)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<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>
 
'''Duration''': 60 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':
 
*Movement Bonus: 50%<br>
 
*Does not stack with any other movement buffs.
 
 
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=== Ragnor's Rede of Rending ===
 
''"Group Damage Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 15<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Damage Dealt: +11% to +50% (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: DamageModifierBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Harmonious Stanzas ===
 
''"Single Target Non-Player Lull"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 18<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 24 to 63 (at power ranks 1 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>
 
'''Duration''': 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*AI Awareness Radius: -25%<br>
 
*Stack Category: AggRangeDeBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Ithriana's Love Song ===
 
''"Single Target Charm Non-Player"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 18<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 56 to 95 (at power ranks 1 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>
 
'''Duration''': 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Monster is charmed<br>
 
*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<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Anthem of Avoidance ===
 
''"Personal Damage Absorber"''<br>
 
''requires Sorecery Skill ( 0 )''<br>
 
''Damage absorbers fade after taking damage!''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 20<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Sorcery<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>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Crushing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
* Piercing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
* Slashing Resistance: + 15 to 75 (from power rank 0 to 40)
 
* Effect ends if affected takes 150 to 750 points of Crushing, Piercing, or Slashing damage (from 0 to 40).
 
* Duration: 300 seconds
 
* Stack Category: DamageAbsorber
 
* 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)
 
 
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=== Ancient Riddle ===
 
''"Area of Effect Non-Player Mesmerize ( 0 Range)"''<br />
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 20<br />
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br />
 
'''Mana Cost''': 26 to 65 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br />
 
'''Casting Time''': 3.5 Seconds<br />
 
'''Recycle Time''': 60 to 0 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)<br />
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br />
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player.<br />
 
'''Duration''': 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br />
 
'''Area of Effect:''' 40 Units<br />
 
'''Effects''':<br />
 
* Monster is Stunned.<br />
 
* Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all
 
 
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=== Baleful Battlehymm ===
 
''"Group Defense Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 22<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Defense Bonus: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: DefenseGroupBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Ashton Kai's Irresistable Dance ===
 
''"Single Target Root"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 23<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 31 to 70 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 29.5 to 10 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monster or Player<br>
 
'''Duration''': 21 to 60 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members'' 40 Units<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Target can not move<br>
 
* Effect ends if affected takes any damage at all<br>
 
* Stack Category: Root<br>
 
*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)
 
 
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=== Countersong ===
 
''"Single Target Dispel Effect"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 24<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 32 to 71 (at power ranks 1 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 (50 Units)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Removes effect with dispel tag of "Effect"<br>
 
* Is considered Agressive
 
 
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=== Calming Melody ===
 
''"Group Mana Recovery Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 26<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Mana Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
 
 
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=== Chant of the Titans ===
 
''"Group Strength and Dexterity Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 28<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<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(Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Effects''':
 
* Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
* Strength Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
** Stack Category: AttrSTRBuff
 
* Dexterity Adjustment: + 11 to 60 (from power rank 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)
 
 
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=== Canticle of Inspiration ===
 
''"Group Spirit Buff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 30<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<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(Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Effects''':
 
* Spirit Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
* Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
* 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)
 
* Intelligence Adjustment: + 11 to 50 (from power rank 1 to 40)
 
* Duration: 10800 Seconds
 
* 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)
 
 
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=== The Rhythm of Steel ===
 
''"Group Attack Speed Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 30<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 45 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Delay Between Attacks: -10.77 to -40.8% (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: AttackSpeedBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Mighty Countersong ===
 
''"Group Dispel Debuff"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 75 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 32<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 43 to 82 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 10.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Removes effect with dispel tag of "Debuff"
 
 
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=== Baleful Cry of Weilund ===
 
''"Area of Effect Non-Player Fear"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 )''<br>
 
''Max of 10 trains''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 34<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 45 to 54 (at power ranks 1 to 10)<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 3 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 300 to 240 Seconds(at power ranks 1 to 10)<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Monsters Only -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player<br>
 
'''Duration''': 10 to 15 Seconds (at power ranks 1 to 10)<br>
 
'''Area of Effect:''' 40 Units<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Monster is Scared<br>
 
* Level Cap: 24 to 61 (from power ranks 1 to 10)
 
* Stack Category: Fear<br>
 
* Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
* 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).
 
 
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=== Restive Melody ===
 
''"Group Stamina Recovery Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 42<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Stamina Recovery Rate: +22% to +100% (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself
 
 
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=== Song of Warding ===
 
''"Group Magic Resistance Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 42<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Magic Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: ResistanceBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Litany of Focus ===
 
''"Group Mental Resistance Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 44<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Mental Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: ResistanceBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Song of Fortitude ===
 
''"Group Poison Resistance Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 46<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Poison Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: ResistanceBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Molto Ritardando ===
 
''"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>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 14 to 53 (at power ranks 1 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 -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player<br>
 
''Will not effect group members''<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Delay Between Attacks: +20.71 to 48.4 (from power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
* Duration: 30 Seconds<br>
 
* Stack Category: AttackSpeedDeBuff<br>
 
* Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
* 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)<br>
 
* Removes Effect: Flight<br>
 
* Movement Rate: -11% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)<br>
 
* Duration: 7 to 15 Seconds (from power ranks 0 to 40)<br>
 
* Stack Category: Snare<br>
 
* Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
* 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)
 
 
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=== Song of Spring ===
 
''"Group Fire, Cold, Lightning Resistance Buff Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 48<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 0.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 20 seconds for 60 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell.''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 30 Seconds<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
*Fire Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Cold Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Lightning Resistance: +11 to +50 (at power ranks 1 to 40)<br>
 
*Stack Category: ResistanceBuff<br>
 
*Stack Rank: 0<br>
 
*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).
 
 
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=== Dance of Derrac the Dauntless ===
 
''"Group Invulnerability Chant"''<br>
 
''requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 )''
 
 
'''Granted''': Level 50<br>
 
'''Power Rank:''' 40 (Grand Master)<br>
 
'''Focus Skill''': Bardsong<br>
 
'''Mana Cost''': 0<br>
 
'''Casting Time''': 0.2 Seconds<br>
 
'''Recycle Time''': 360.0 Seconds<br>
 
'''Requires Roll to hit''': No<br>
 
'''Chant Power:''' Spell recasts itself every 3 seconds for 6 iterations (unless broken first)<br>
 
''Spell cast cancelled/chant ends if caster casts any other spell''<br>
 
'''Target and Range''': Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units)<br>
 
''Can affect caster and group members''<br>
 
'''Duration''': 10 Seconds [[Dance of Derrac the Dauntless|''Explanation'']]<br>
 
'''Effects''':<br>
 
* Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself<br>
 
* Affected cannot be attacked<br>
 
* Affected cannot be targetted by powers.<br>
 
* Effect ends if affected attacks<br>
 
* Effect ends if affected attacks (swings his weapon)<br>
 
* Effect ends if affected uses any power
 
 
'''[[Dance of Derrac the Dauntless|More Information]]'''
 
 
== Stances ==
 
'''[[Stances|All Stances]]'''<br>
 
''Granted'': Level 15<br>
 
''Casting Time'': 0[[Stance Info|*]]<br>
 
''Recycle Time'': 30 seconds<br>
 
 
'''Defensive Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 35 (Expert), [[Rogue]] 35 (Expert)<br>
 
'''Offensive Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 20 (Journeyman), [[Rogue]] 20 (Journeyman)<br>
 
'''Precise Stance'''<br>
 
*'''Granted Rank''': [[Mage]] 25 (Skilled), [[Rogue]] 25 (Skilled)<br>
 
'''[[Stances#Bard|Bard Stance Details]]'''
 
 
== Weapon Powers ==
 
{| style="margin-left: 10px; border: 1px #BBB solid; padding: 5px; background-color: #EEE;"
 
|valign=top| '''Mage-Bard Powers'''
 
 
*'''[[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>
 
 
|valign=top| '''Rogue-Bard Powers'''
 
 
*'''[[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>
 
*'''[[Unarmed Combat]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Unarmed Combat Mastery]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
**'''[[Sun Dancing]] Powers''': 25<br>
 
 
|}
 
|}
 
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== [[:Category:Patch History | Patch History]] ==
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=== [[Patch 24.3#Bard|Jan/07/2008]] ===
 
*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.
 
*Rogues: "Sneak" now contains a self 1.5 second powerblock on use (can't be prevented by immunity and will not grant an immunity)
 
 
 
=== [[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_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.
 
 
 
== See Also ==
 
*[[Bard Templates]]
 
*[http://ubbforums.ubi.com/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=sb_bard Official Bard Forum]
 

Latest revision as of 16:06, 6 February 2018

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 support class focused on the aural arts to bolster his group. His melodies, redes, and songs harmonize into a symphony that will invigorate the most meager of allies. He can increase resistances, stats, and regeneration rates while also dispelling effects and applying potent crowd control through his various powers. His ballads can even make his allies impervious to damage and effects.
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

The Bard is the premiere support class; however, a group rarely benefits from more than one. Because of this, the Bard will often find himself as a high-priority target and must evade enemy onslaughts while supporting his group. Fights are often won or lost on the back of the Bard power so, despite its image, this class is not for the faint of heart.

Mage

  • Between Shielding, Anthem of Avoidance, Defensive Stance, the resistance songs, and resistance enchantments your gear it is very possible, and encouraged, to get extraordinarily high resistances on a Mage Bard.
  • Keeping yourself stun immune via prestunning is vital! One landed stun, if it is not immediately dispelled, is likely to be your death. You can keep yourself stun immune with Mage's Stun power by recasting it on yourself while the immunity is still up, thus refreshing your immunity.
  • Keeping up your melodies, redes, and songs can be pretty passive so, in addition to debuff stripping with Mighty Countersong, a good Mage Bard can also handle tossing out crowd control onto targets and keeping high-value debuffs, like Shadow Mantle, buried on a target with Weakening and Enfeeblement.

Rogue

  • They are normally outclassed by their Mage counterparts in large group fights but Dodge, light armor, and high defense can make Rogue Bards potent in smaller fights. Take advantage of that in your builds.
  • Some people build them more offensively, and the power rank for various weapons allows them to be pretty potent in a fight. With these type of builds, an effective strategy is to use Countersong to slowly strip your opponent's buffs away.
  • Although one would normally not think this the case, Rogue Bards are less tanky than their Mage counterparts so it is vital that you keep debuffs off of you that negate the defenses and mobility you do have such as defense debuffs, exposes, and crowd control effects. Be judicious with your Mighty Countersong.
    
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

Bardsong, Sword (level 10)
Staff Mastery, Sword Mastery, Unarmed Combat Mastery (level 20)

Bard Static Powers
These powers cannot be trained higher.
Use these ranks to plan accordingly.

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

Contributions by: Colest and Rewen in 2018

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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