How are Bards?

[ChurchOFLink]

I just got the game and on release day i was wanting to make a Bard as my main. I am not very great usually at crpg type games so do you think someone with lacking skills could still solo a bard?

[Conker]

of yourse you can if it fits your playstyle

while bards can do good damage in later levels their main draw is to elevate the party with various buffs or debuffs for enemies

so yeah you may not be the strongest but youll elevate the rest of your party to reach new heights that wouldnt be possible without a bard

bard is very versatile and fun to play

wouldn choose bard for solo play though
bg 3 is a party game so "you" are basically 4 chars

[Yojo0o]

Sorry, is the question if bards are good, or is the question if you can solo as a bard?

Bards are usually pretty support/utility oriented. If you insist on playing without allies, that's not a great choice, you want somebody who will influence combat more directly. Though I'd strongly recommend not soloing the game until you're comfortable with the game, this really isn't that sort of adventure.

[dolby]

Well one of bards features isnt really a solo thing... But bard should be fine they can do everything... If you gonna solo... pick sword bard cos he can at least use inspiration on himself.. otherwise it's more of a support skill for other party members.

[Storm]

Yes I think you'll be fine! played it as a bard the first time in EA and I have the strategic prowess of a wet napkin and didn't have much of an issue once finding a good squad comp and changing spells to better fit.

*not sure what you meant by soloing, assuming you mean single player but still playing with origin characters.

[Stockwerk 13]

am i the only one in thinking Bard is by far themost unappealing class? i mean bringing a flute into battle...like wtf

[sereture]

I greatly enjoyed playing a bard in EA.
Very versatile, can do most things themselves, but as others have said, they are mostly support in combat, not major damage dealers.
Also, the bard specific dialogue options were often quite fun.

[Dremall]

Bards are extremely versatile and can fulfill most roles in a pinch, and can be built to specialize in multiple areas. What they do exceed at, and this is where I think the difference between a good vs. great bard lies, is that they know how and when to elevate their team with their buffs or to debuff their enemies.

[Clive Hawkins]

A Bard has a lot of things going for them and are often considered S Tier in tabletop.

Pros
- Charisma makes them an excellent face
- They are one of the best skill monkeys in the game
- They get almost all of the social spells in the game (speak with animals etc.)
- They are the strongest counter-speller in the game (Jack of all Trades adds +2, and you get to see what spell you are counter-spelling in BG3)
- A Lore Bard is the strongest crowd-controller in the game, subtracting a 1d6 - 1d10 to an enemies saving throw using Cutting Words as a Reaction

Cons
They do low "consistent" damage unless you multiclass. Common one's are Warlock 2-3 for a decent Eldritch Blast cantrip and Pact of the Blade, Paladin 2-6 for tanking, smiting, and Extra attack, or some Sorcerer metamagic and better evocation spells.

[Detective Costeau]

You can do *sick* lute solos as a bard.
If you're not familiar with games like this, I'd still recommend having a party of friends though. Someone has to appreciate the sweet tunes, after all.
(Trying to solo on your first run if you're not great at crpgs is probably not going to be fun, but bards are a very neat class in 5e D&D)

[Mister Inadequate]

Originally posted by ZeroLinkTri:

I just got the game and on release day i was wanting to make a Bard as my main. I am not very great usually at crpg type games so do you think someone with lacking skills could still solo a bard?

Bards are a ton of fun. I had a Halfling Bard of Valor and had no problems. Note: Halflings in EA have LUCK... pretty sure they will in full release too. Luck helps.

[Damage Case]

Originally posted by Stockwerk 13:

am i the only one in thinking Bard is by far themost unappealing class? i mean bringing a flute into battle...like wtf

I am in a personal Holy Crusade to kill every bloody bard that I 'll meet in-game. Enemies, allies, doesn't matter...I just hate the bastards

[Punisher]

Originally posted by ZeroLinkTri:

i was wanting to make a Bard as my main.

You play 4 characters. Main character as a bard is fun.

https://youtu.be/CLJzA4StX4A?t=3471

[The1Kobra]

I like college of valour bards for their versatility. They're one of the few character classes that get full casting and the extra attack feature. (assuming it's implemented in the full game).

[iRaged]

Originally posted by ZeroLinkTri:

I just got the game and on release day i was wanting to make a Bard as my main. I am not very great usually at crpg type games so do you think someone with lacking skills could still solo a bard?

If you are Sin Tee you can solo with any character. If you want something broken, this man is your best resource.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abp31PjYYPs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXpYLIc8Cj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czu_1Vz8nZI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjZlZIwDlwQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_NfsZat-08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oSsJCnnzn8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmyBM23z-oI

[Farsha]

Bards are one of the strongest classes in the game both in combat (not damage wise) and out of it.
They are really good in DnD 5e.