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[3.5] Help my bard contribute [Thanks guys!]
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<blockquote data-quote="Fedifensor" data-source="post: 1017681" data-attributes="member: 7289"><p>Well, regarding your template for a single-classed bard, I have a few suggestions on the spell list:</p><p></p><p>0 - I think you've picked a great selection, here. Lots of utility and flexibility.</p><p>1st - Hmm. You've missed the most effective bang for the buck spell...Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Most of the time, it's more effective than Hold Person. I'd switch out either Feather Fall or Charm Person to get it. Probably the latter, since you'll get Suggestion as a bardic music ability at 6th.</p><p>2nd - You could use a strong attack spell if you want to be more of a direct combatant instead of support. Consider Glitterdust - an area-of-effect blindness spell that lasts 1 round/level. As a bonus, it's a great anti-invisibility spell. As for Blur...a 20% miss chance isn't something to count on. I think you'd be better off with Mirror Image, personally.</p><p>3rd - When you hit 7th, I highly recommend taking Confusion, Slow, or Crushing Despair. These spells can make a dramatic difference in a combat situation, and all affect multiple targets. If you're worried about enemies making their save, Good Hope (the opposite of Crushing Despair) will be a boon to you and your allies. If you're looking for a good defensive spell, Displacement is a huge improvement over Blur.</p><p></p><p>As for your miscellaneous feat, I'd choose Weapon Finesse since you're trying to focus on melee capability with your feats. If you decide you need more spellcasting power, Spell Focus: Enchantment is a good pick (since most of the Bard attack spells are in the enchantment school).</p><p></p><p>I know other people are suggesting multiclass combos, but I honestly think you'll be happier with a pure bard. Your spells and bardic abilities both depend on having as many levels of bard as possible, and they're your biggest strength.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fedifensor, post: 1017681, member: 7289"] Well, regarding your template for a single-classed bard, I have a few suggestions on the spell list: 0 - I think you've picked a great selection, here. Lots of utility and flexibility. 1st - Hmm. You've missed the most effective bang for the buck spell...Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Most of the time, it's more effective than Hold Person. I'd switch out either Feather Fall or Charm Person to get it. Probably the latter, since you'll get Suggestion as a bardic music ability at 6th. 2nd - You could use a strong attack spell if you want to be more of a direct combatant instead of support. Consider Glitterdust - an area-of-effect blindness spell that lasts 1 round/level. As a bonus, it's a great anti-invisibility spell. As for Blur...a 20% miss chance isn't something to count on. I think you'd be better off with Mirror Image, personally. 3rd - When you hit 7th, I highly recommend taking Confusion, Slow, or Crushing Despair. These spells can make a dramatic difference in a combat situation, and all affect multiple targets. If you're worried about enemies making their save, Good Hope (the opposite of Crushing Despair) will be a boon to you and your allies. If you're looking for a good defensive spell, Displacement is a huge improvement over Blur. As for your miscellaneous feat, I'd choose Weapon Finesse since you're trying to focus on melee capability with your feats. If you decide you need more spellcasting power, Spell Focus: Enchantment is a good pick (since most of the Bard attack spells are in the enchantment school). I know other people are suggesting multiclass combos, but I honestly think you'll be happier with a pure bard. Your spells and bardic abilities both depend on having as many levels of bard as possible, and they're your biggest strength. [/QUOTE]
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