5e Bard Classes

Bard classes tend to have themes focused on music or performance usually with spellcasting.

Bard Classes

Classes based on the bard archetype.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting	Hit Die
Audiomancer	This cunning arcane warrior wields the forces of sound and vibration to fell its enemies.	full	8
Bard, 3rd Variant	Another extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.	full	8
Bard, Variant	An extensive rework of the classic Bard class of 5th Edition.	three-quarters	8
Commander, the Fish Variant	Legendary commanders, and masters of battle.		8
Cultivator	A graceful magic-user that uses the dead's souls to harvest powers that they use for spells and effects. They have great mastery over small numbers of spells.		6
General, Variant	Legendary commanders, and masters of battle.		8
Melodist	When music meets magic. Musical support class. Overhaul/Rework of Minstrel class.	half	8
Mesmerist, Variant	A class based on making clones and illusions to confuse everyone.	full	6
Minstral	A swift artisan that combines cunning speed and empowering magic to strengthen those around them.	half	8
Pop Star	An singing sensation who uses looks and voice to destroy foes or to buff friends.	half	8
The Rock Star	Using the power of sweet sweet rock and roll to defeat their enemies.	full	8

Bard Mashup Classes

Mashup classes with multiple themes, one of which is the bard archetype.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting	Hit Die
Agitator	A spellcaster whose main goal is to rile up those around them.	full	8
Army Master	A class that is a mix of a Bard and a Fighter		10
Bocere			6
Dirge/Priest of Nihilism	An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.	full	6
Dirge/Priest Of Nihilism, Variant	An unlikely melding of the antithesis of Cleric and Bard.	full	6
Elder Sage	An unparalleled loremaster whose mere presence marks impending events of grave magnitude.	half	4
Fatesmith	A studious spellcaster who prefers the raw power of fate itself over measly spell slots.		6
Gear Wielder			10
Grandcaster, Variant	Chosen magic casters with the capability to use all types of magic.	full	4
Gri-Gri Mystic (Wokan)	A primitive casting class, able to learn casting spells through sacrifice, spellbooks or scrolls, or by being taught.	full	10
Guarded Fighter	A commoner not quite adept at fighting, accompanied by their skilled fighter of a guard.		6
Hermetic Mage	Hermetic Mage dont cast many powerful spells, but their versatility more than makes up for it.		6
Luchador	Honor, Family, Tradition. That is the Way of the Luchador: the masked wrestlers of Hispanic origin.		12
Manipulator	A bard-like spell caster focused more on manipulation rather than music	full	8
Mime	The mime is able to mimic other creatures and objects.		8
Mime, 3rd Variant			8
Mime, Variant	A skilled manipulator who specializes in copying others' abilities, spells, appearance, and voice among other things.		8
Pantomime	Pantomime, a silent art. Performance overwhelms reality. Commitment to the bit manifests will. Force all to take part on your stage.		1d8
Paragon	Vessels don’t cast spells in the traditional sense, but channel strange, persistent powers—balancing control, utility, and eerie resilience.		8
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	6
Vain	An entertaining soul, one who exists as a unique competitor whose swagger will guide them further.		10
Viking	Fighters with a propensity for songs and going berserk.		12
Warrior Poet			10

Bard Classes Based on Existing Fiction

Bard classes which are based on characters or archetypes from other works of fiction.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting	Hit Die
Empty Being			8
Harmony Singer			8
Keyblade Guardian		half	10
Keyblade Mystic		full	6
Mobian Genius			8

Bard April Fools Classes

Bard classes with a more comedic twist.

Name	Summary	Spellcasting	Hit Die
Boy Kisser			1d8

Incomplete Bard Classes

Bard classes with one or many improving, reviewing, or removing templates present. Please help work on the problem presented on the template.

• Clan Eshin Acolyte
• Fabric Blade
• Fate Manipulator
• General
• Intertwiner
• Magi-gladiator
• Masked Man
• Sigil's Writer
• Songblade
• The Blood Bard
• The Hollow Hunter
• University Graduate

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