Bard classes tend to have themes focused on music or performance usually with spellcasting.
Bard Classes[edit]
Classes based on the bard archetype.
| Name |
Summary |
Spellcasting |
Hit Die
|
| Audiomancer |
This cunning arcane warrior wields the forces of sound and vibration to fell its enemies.
|
full
|
8
|
| Bard, 3rd Variant |
Another extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.
|
full
|
8
|
| Bard, One Variant |
An extensive rework of the classic 5th edition Bard class based on One DnD.
|
full
|
8
|
| Bard, Variant |
An extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.
|
three-quarters
|
8
|
| Commander, the Fish Variant |
Legendary commanders, and masters of battle.
|
|
8
|
| General, Variant |
Legendary commanders, and masters of battle.
|
|
8
|
| Melodist |
When music meets magic. Musical support class. Overhaul/Rework of Minstrel class.
|
half
|
8
|
| Mesmerist, Variant |
A class based on making clones and illusions to confuse everyone.
|
full
|
8
|
| Minstral |
A swift artisan that combines cunning speed and empowering magic to strengthen those around them.
|
half
|
8
|
| Pop Star |
An singing sensation who uses looks and voice to destroy foes or to buff friends.
|
half
|
8
|
| The Rock Star |
Using the power of sweet sweet rock and roll to defeat their enemies.
|
full
|
8
|
Bard Mashup Classes[edit]
Mashup classes with multiple themes, one of which is the bard archetype.
| Name |
Summary |
Spellcasting |
Hit Die
|
| Agitator |
A spellcaster whose main goal is to rile up those around them.
|
full
|
8
|
| Army Master |
A class that is a mix of a Bard and a Fighter
|
|
10
|
| Bocere |
|
|
6
|
| Dirge/Priest of Nihilism |
An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.
|
full
|
6
|
| Dirge/Priest Of Nihilism, Variant |
An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.
|
full
|
6
|
| Elder Sage |
An unparalleled loremaster whose mere presence marks impending events of grave magnitude.
|
half
|
4
|
| Fatesmith |
A studious spellcaster who prefers the raw power of fate itself over measly spell slots.
|
|
6
|
| Gear Wielder |
|
|
10
|
| Gri-Gri Mystic (Wokan) |
A primitive casting class, able to learn casting spells through sacrifice, spellbooks or scrolls, or by being taught.
|
full
|
10
|
| Guarded Fighter |
A commoner not quite adept at fighting, accompanied by their skilled fighter of a guard.
|
|
6
|
| Hermetic Mage |
Hermetic Mage dont cast many powerful spells, but their versatility more than makes up for it.
|
|
6
|
| Luchador |
Honor, Family, Tradition. That is the Way of the Luchador: the masked wrestlers of Hispanic origin.
|
|
12
|
| Manipulator |
A bard-like spell caster focused more on manipulation rather than music
|
full
|
8
|
| Mime |
The mime is able to mimic other creatures and objects.
|
|
8
|
| Mime, 3rd Variant |
|
|
8
|
| Mime, Variant |
A skilled manipulator who specializes in copying others' abilities, spells, appearance, and voice among other things.
|
|
8
|
| Puppeteer, 3rd Variant |
You can make a Puppeteer quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Most people see puppeteers as menacing, or even villainous, due to the close association with death. Not all of them are evil, but the forces they manipulate are considered taboo by many societies.
|
half
|
6
|
| Vain |
An entertaining soul, one who exists as a unique competitor whose swagger will guide them further.
|
|
10
|
| Viking |
Fighters with a propensity for songs and going berserk.
|
|
12
|
Bard Classes Based on Existing Fiction[edit]
Bard April Fools Classes[edit]
Bard classes with a more comedic twist.
| Name |
Summary |
Spellcasting |
Hit Die
|
| Boy Kisser |
|
|
1d8
|
Incomplete Bard Classes[edit]
Bard classes with one or many improving, reviewing, or removing templates present. Please help work on the problem presented on the template.
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