5e Bard Classes

Classes which are variants or mashups of the bard core class - music or performance based casters.

Bard Variant Classes

Classes which are variants of the Bard class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
Audiomancer	This cunning arcane warrior wields the forces of sound and vibration to fell its enemies.	full
Bard, 3rd Variant	Another extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.	full
Bard, Variant	An extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.	three-quarters
Empty Being
Gri-Gri Mystic (Wokan)	A primitive casting class, able to learn casting spells through sacrifice, spellbooks or scrolls, or by being taught.	full
Keyblade Guardian		half
Melodist	When music meets magic. Musical support class. Overhaul/Rework of Minstrel class.	half
Minstral	A swift artisan that combines cunning speed and empowering magic to strengthen those around them.	half

Bard Mashup Classes

Classes which are mashups partly inspired by the Bard class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
Agitator	A spellcaster whose main goal is to rile up those around them.	full
Army Master	A class that is a mix of a Bard and a Fighter
Bocere
Boy Kisser
Cultist	Instead of worshiping a god, the Cultist creates their own.
Dirge/Priest of Nihilism	An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.	full
Dirge/Priest Of Nihilism, Variant	An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.	full
Elder Sage	An unparalleled loremaster whose mere presence marks impending events of grave magnitude.	half
Empty Being
Fatesmith	A studious spellcaster who prefers the raw power of fate itself over measly spell slots.
Gear Wielder
Grandcaster, Variant	Chosen magic casters with the capability to use all types of magic.	full
Gri-Gri Mystic (Wokan)	A primitive casting class, able to learn casting spells through sacrifice, spellbooks or scrolls, or by being taught.	full
Guarded Fighter	A commoner not quite adept at fighting, accompanied by their skilled fighter of a guard.
Harmony Singer
Hermetic Mage	Hermetic Mage dont cast many powerful spells, but their versatility more than makes up for it.
Keyblade Guardian		half
Luchador	Honor, Family, Tradition. That is the Way of the Luchador: the masked wrestlers of Hispanic origin.
Manipulator	A bard-like spell caster focused more on manipulation rather than music	full
Mime	The mime is able to mimic other creatures and objects.
Mime, 3rd Variant
Mime, Variant	A skilled manipulator who specializes in copying others' abilities, spells, appearance, and voice among other things.
Mobian Genius
Pantomime	Pantomime, a silent art. Performance overwhelms reality. Commitment to the bit manifests will. Force all to take part on your stage.
Paragon	Vessels don’t cast spells in the traditional sense, but channel strange, persistent powers—balancing control, utility, and eerie resilience.
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
Vain	An entertaining soul, one who exists as a unique competitor whose swagger will guide them further.
Viking	Fighters with a propensity for songs and going berserk.
Warrior Poet

Incomplete Bard Classes

Incomplete Classes which are variants of the Bard class or which are mashups inspired by the Bard class.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting
Clan Eshin Acolyte	A master assassin and cutthroat for hire the skaven of clan eshin are monsters when left to their own devices.
Fabric Blade	Brutal fighters trained in a unique weapon
Fate Manipulator	As a Manipulator you gain the following class features.	full
General	Legendary commanders, and masters of battle.
Intertwiner	the intertwiner has the ability to cast spells from all spell lists but in return get very few spells.	half
Magi-gladiator
Masked Man
Sigil's Writer		full
Songblade	Some warriors attack with brute strength, some with daunting numbers. But songblades attack with sharp cunning and gracious movements, attacking from odd angles and surprising stances.
The Blood Bard	Charm enemies and empower allies through the music that touch your soul	full
The Hollow Hunter
University Graduate	Combination of cleric, bard, sorcerer, and wizard.	full

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