"In combat, a bard commands both song and sword. We are master duelists, able to disarm our foes or woo them to our side with a whisper."
Being a bard requires charisma, dexterity, and a bit of intelligence. The Bard shares some skill overlap with the Necromancer.
How to Unlock[]
In Downtown Eston, go to the Tavern (which is past the Academy and Armory on the next screen), it has a sign with a beer stein. Next to the fireplace is the Bard, wearing purple. You must listen to his song and answer his question before he will pass on his skills.
After listening to his song, he will ask you some questions. You will always be able to unlock the Bard class regardless of the answers you choose, but he will not accept you as a student if you repeatedly insist on using his skills to go on a killing rampage.
Note that, like the Necromancer, the Bard is not a wise choice for endgame, as most of the skills have no effect on bosses. However, the Bard is a great choice for a side skill if you are learning a class that shares some requirements, as Generalism makes it a lot easier to unlock every skill in the game.
Bard Skills[]
Skill | Description | Cooldown | Requirement |
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Charm |
Charms an enemy, forcing them to fight for you for 10 seconds. | 30 sec |
8 CHA 50 Gold |
Lucky |
Increases all gold acquired by 25%. | Passive |
6 DEX 9 CHA 75 Gold |
Thrust |
Deals 3.5x weapon damage, and against stunned or helpless enemies always deals a critical strike. Requires a piercing melee weapon. | 10 sec |
8 DEX 10 CHA 100 Gold |
Song of War |
Increases all damage done, and reduces all damage taken by 15% for 20 seconds. | 45 sec |
9 DEX 12 CHA 125 Gold |
Quick Study |
Increases all XP acquired by 10%. | Passive |
10 DEX 15 CHA 150 Gold |
Song of Vigor |
A soothing tune which slowly heals your wounds over 20 seconds. | 45 sec |
11 DEX 18 CHA 175 Gold |
Disarm |
Renders your enemy unarmed for 15 seconds, forcing them to fight with their fists. Requires a melee weapon. | 25 sec |
13 DEX 20 CHA 200 Gold |
Favored Soul |
Increases the duration of positive status effects by 25%. | Passive |
15 DEX 22 CHA 225 Gold |
Sly Wink |
Increases the damage dealt by charmed foes by 50% while under your influence. | Passive |
16 DEX 7 INT 24 CHA 250 Gold |
Riposte |
Enter a stance which deflects and counters the next melee attack against you. Requires a melee weapon. | 15 sec |
19 DEX 7 INT 26 CHA 275 Gold |
Lullaby |
Instantly puts all nearby enemies to sleep for 10 seconds. Any damage will wake them, however. | 30 sec |
20 DEX 8 INT 30 CHA 300 Gold |
Generalist |
Reduces the stat requirements for equiping items or learning skills by 30%. | Passive |
21 DEX 10 INT 33 CHA 325 Gold |
Song of Inspiration |
Instantly resets the cooldown of all of your other skills. | 45 sec |
22 DEX 12 INT 37 CHA 350 Gold |