Bard

Keepers of lore and wandering musicians, Bards are gifted
with magical powers born of verse and song. Their songs
can bring victory to their allies as readily as they bring
woe to the Bard's enemies.


Training Points Per Level: 6
(In addition to your base class' training point value)

Health Bonus: 51
Mana Bonus: 16
Stamina Bonus: 0

Disciplines available: Animator, Archer, , , , , , , , Blade Master, , , , , , , , Huntsman, Knight, Rat Catcher, Rune Caster, Enchanter, Traveller, Undead Hunter, Were-wolf, Wyrmslayer
Required Classes:Mage, Rogue
Required Races:Aelfborn, Elf, Human, Irekei

Level 10: granted skill Bardsong
Level 5: granted skill Sword

Harmonious Stanzas

requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )
"Single Target Lull"
Granted: Level 18
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 23 to 63 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only (100 Units)
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 20 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AggRangeDeBuff' (0)
AI Awareness Radius: -25%

Baleful Battlehymn

requires Bardsong Skill ( 52 )
"Group Defense Buff"
Granted: Level 22
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 29 to 69 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'DefenseBuffGroup' (0)
Defense Bonus: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)

The Rhythm of Steel

requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )
"Group Attack Speed Buff"
Granted: Level 30
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 40 to 80 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackSpeedBuff' (0)
Delay Between Attacks: -10% to -40.8% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Ithriana's Love Song

requires Bardsong Skill ( 43 )
"Single Target NPC Charm"
Granted: Level 18
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 55 to 95 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 5 seconds
Recycle Time: 600.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only (100 Units)
Modify Monster AI:
Monster is Charmed
Level Cap: 14 to 40 (from levels 0 to 40)
Target Becomes Pet
Target monster forgets those he is angry with
Duration: 600 to 1800 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Charm' (0)

Cacophony

requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )
"Single Target Confusion"
Granted: Level 26
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 34 to 74 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Recycle Time: 300.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only (100 Units)
Modify Monster AI:
Monster is Confused
Level Cap: 16 to 40 (from levels 0 to 40)
Duration: 30 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Confusion' (0)

Ragnor's Rede of Rending

requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )
"Group Damage Buff"
Granted: Level 15
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 20 to 60 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'DamageModifierBuff' (0)
Damage Dealt: + 10% to 50% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Dread Dissonance

requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )
"Single Target Magic Damage and Stun"
Granted: Level 12
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 31 to 58.6 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: Yes
Target and Range: Monsters or Players (120 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Direct Damage
Health Damage: 14- 36 to 26- 68 points (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health
Flagged as 'Magic' damage
Removes Effect
Removes "Flight" Effect.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 2 to 6 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'NoStun' (0)
Cannot be stunned
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 1 to 3 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Stun' (0)
Target cannot move.
Target is stunned.

Countersong

requires Bardsong Skill ( 57 )
"Single Target Dispel Effect"
Granted: Level 24
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 31 to 71 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players (100 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Removes Effect
Removes All Effects

Mighty Countersong

requires Bardsong Skill ( 75 )
"Group Dispel Effect"
Granted: Level 32
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 42 to 82 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 2 seconds
Recycle Time: 10.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Removes Effect
Removes All Effects

Pallando's Pernicious Puns

requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
"Area of Effect Magic Damage Over Time (0 range)"
Granted: Level 10
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 17 to 40.2 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3.5 seconds
Recycle Time: 10.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: Yes
Target and Range: Monsters or Players -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player (Area of Effect: 40 Units)-- Will not affect group members.
Does damage over time (Every 5 seconds):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself.
Health Damage: 3- 7 to 7- 17 points (from power rank 0 to 40) points of Health
Flagged as 'Magic' damage

Baleful Cry of Weilund

requires Bardsong Skill ( 79 )
"Area of Effect Fear (0 range)"
Granted: Level 34
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 44 to 84 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Recycle Time: 300.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player (Area of Effect: 40 Units)-- Will not affect group members.
Modify Monster AI:
Monster is Scared
Level Cap: 22 to 40 (from levels 0 to 40)
Duration: 10 to 30 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Fear' (0)

Kennings of the Loremasters

requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
"Item Identification"
Granted: Level 10
Power Rank: 40 ( Grand Master)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 20
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: No
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Armor, Weapons, and Jewelry (inventory items)
Shows all hidden data on item

Dance of Derrac the Dauntless

requires Bardsong Skill ( 115 )
"Group Invulnerability"
Granted: Level 50
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 165 to 205 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 600.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 5 to 10.2 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself.
Affected cannot be attacked.
Affected cannot be targetted by powers.

Ancient Riddle

requires Bardsong Skill ( 48 )
"Area of Effect Mesmerize (0 range)"
Granted: Level 20
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 25 to 65 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3.5 seconds
Recycle Time: 60.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters Only-- Spherical Effect Centered on Player (Area of Effect: 40 Units)
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 20 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Stun' (0)
Target cannot move.
Target is stunned.

Ballad of Beregund the Bold

requires Bardsong Skill ( 36 )
"Group Movement Buff"
Granted: Level 15
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 20 to 60 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'MoveBuff' (0)
Movement Rate: + 20% to 48.4% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Chant of the Titans

requires Bardsong Skill ( 66 )
"Group Strength and Dexterity Buff"
Granted: Level 28
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 36 to 76 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 300 to 900 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttrDEXBuff' (0)
Dexterity Adjustment: + 5 to 25 (from power rank 0 to 40)
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 300 to 900 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttrSTRBuff' (0)
Strength Adjustment: + 5 to 25 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Gentle Melody

requires Bardsong Skill ( 24 )
"Group Health Recovery Buff"
Granted: Level 12
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 15 to 55 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself.
Health Recovery Rate: + 20% to 100% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Calming Melody

requires Bardsong Skill ( 61 )
"Group Mana Recovery Buff"
Granted: Level 26
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 34 to 74 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself.
Mana Recovery Rate: + 20% to 100% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Restive Melody

requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )
"Group Stamina Recovery Buff"
Granted: Level 42
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 55 to 95 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Can be stacked with any spell other than itself.
Stamina Recovery Rate: + 20% to 100% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Song of Spring

requires Bardsong Skill ( 111 )
"Group Fire, Cold, and Lightning Resistance Buff"
Granted: Level 48
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 64 to 104 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'ResistanceBuff' (0)
Cold Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)
Fire Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)
Lightning Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Song of Warding

requires Bardsong Skill ( 97 )
"Group Magic Resistance Buff"
Granted: Level 42
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 55 to 95 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'ResistanceBuff' (0)
Magic Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Litany of Focus

requires Bardsong Skill ( 102 )
"Group Mental Resistance Buff"
Granted: Level 44
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 60 to 100 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'ResistanceBuff' (0)
Mental Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Song of Fortitude

requires Bardsong Skill ( 106 )
"Group Poison Resistance Buff"
Granted: Level 46
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 62 to 102 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: None
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'ResistanceBuff' (0)
Poison Resistance: + 10 to 50 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Ritardando

requires Bardsong Skill ( 15 )
"Single Target Snare and Attack Speed Debuff"
Granted: Level 10
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 13 to 53 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players (100 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackSpeedDeBuff' (0)
Delay Between Attacks: + 10% to 38.4% (from power rank 0 to 40)
Removes Effect
Removes "Flight" Effect.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 20 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Snare' (0)
Movement Rate: -20% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Molto Ritardando

requires Bardsong Skill ( 84 )
"Area of Effect Snare and Attack Speed Debuff (0 range)"
Granted: Level 36
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 48 to 88 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 0.2 seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players -- Spherical Effect Centered on Player (Area of Effect: 40 Units)-- Will not affect group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 30 seconds
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttackSpeedDeBuff' (0)
Delay Between Attacks: + 20% to 48.4% (from power rank 0 to 40)
Removes Effect
Removes "Flight" Effect.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 20 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Snare' (0)
Movement Rate: -20% to -60% (from power rank 0 to 40)

Canticle of Inspiration

requires Bardsong Skill ( 70 )
"Group Spirit Buff"
Granted: Level 30
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 40 to 80 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 300 to 900 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttrSPRBuff' (0)
Spirit Adjustment: + 5 to 25 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Canticle of Cunning

requires Bardsong Skill ( 93 )
"Group Intelligence Buff"
Granted: Level 40
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 53 to 93 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 4 seconds
Recycle Time: 0.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Group Members (Area of Effect: 50 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 600 to 12600 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'AttrINTBuff' (0)
Intelligence Adjustment: + 5 to 25 (from power rank 0 to 40)

Ashton Kai's Irresistable Dance

requires Bardsong Skill ( 54 )
"Single Target Root"
Granted: Level 23
Power Rank: 0 ( Untrained)
Teachers: Master Bard (40)
Focus Skill: Bardsong
Mana Cost: 30 to 70 (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Recycle Time: 30.0 seconds
Generates Hate: Moderate
Power User Requirements: Player must not be moving when he activates this power.
Mode Required: Either Combat or Non-Combat Mode
Requires Hit Roll: No
Target and Range: Monsters or Players (100 Units) -- Can affect caster and group members.
Removes Effect
Removes "Flight" Effect.
Applies Effect(s):
Duration: 20 to 60 seconds (at power ranks 0 to 40)
Stackability: Cannot be stacked with other effects of type 'Root' (0)
Target cannot move.