Divinity: Original Sin 2

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Bard & Artificer Classes
Bard build ideas
Hello folks,

I just downloaded this mod (near the start of chapter 2) because I'm bored with my Elemental Ranger build for Lohse and want to make a cool bard build for her. I'm in a magic-damage-focused party, on Tactician, with the Enemy Randomization mod installed. I'm looking for ideas for cool builds focused around or incorporating the Bard skills. What synergies/builds have you all found cool with the Bard skills?

A subquestion: should I focus on the lutes with her? Or keep using a bow (for the great Charm Arrows)? How much into leadership -- can leadership scale enough damage skills to use as a secondary damage-dealer, or do I need to have an alternative for damage for this character?