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Bard
300px Bardin'
Skill Type:	Combat Skill
Max Level:	70
Requirements:	???
Skill Trainers:	Rappanel, Percussa

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You can learn the skill from Rappanel in South Serbule. (He's in the inn.) As you advance in Bard skill, you will also need to improve other skills, including performance, vocabulary, and poetry appreciation. Rappanel should give you enough information to proceed at each stage. We need feedback on how easy/hard it is to advance as a bard! We also need feedback on the bard's general abilities and playability. Keep in mind that the bard is designed to be a support character. It is definitely possible to solo with the bard, but it's not going to be as fast as some other skills.

Note: the bardic music tracks are draft versions, not the finalized versions. There are small issues with the looping of some tracks, plus some pops and crackles in a few sound effects. These small issues will be fixed soon.

One other note: Bardic music is implemented as a "performance". This has many subtle ramifications, but one useful feature is that if you tire of hearing the bardic songs, you can go into the Configuration window's Audio tab and reduce the number of audible performers to zero.

— March 25, 2017 Patch Notes

Bard Overview

Bard is a skill intended for Adventurers looking to provide support to their fellow travelers. The Bard skillset can only be used by humanoid races at this time, and travelers confined to Beast Forms will find it difficult, even impossible to use.

In-Game Description

Bardin'

Training Bard

• Rappanel is a teacher for beginner Bards, and can be found along the old trade-route trail in Serbule Hills, inside the Tapestry Inn.
• Percussa can raise the level cap of Bard from 51-60, and from 61-70. She can be found in Rahu. During the day she performs in front of the restaurant and in the evening she returns home to the hostile part of the city.

Connected Skills

Sub-Skills:

• None

Secondary Skills:

• Performance - ???
• Vocabulary - Required to learn the Blast of Defiance ability from Rappanel.
• Poetry Appreciation - ???
• Flower Arrangement - is required for unlocking the skill range 61-70 lvl

Related Skills:

• Interpretive Dance - This sub-skill of Performance allows dancing, and provides a +1 Bonus level for Bard at level 9.
• Stringed Instruments - level 5 is required to learn Bard skill from Rappanel.
• Wind Instruments
• Percussion Instruments

Bard Basic Abilities

Under Construction

Bard Advanced Abilities

Bard Complete Ability List

Icon	Level	Name	Description	Special	Effects	Stats	Source
	1	Disharmony	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 7 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Leveling
	2	Song of Resurgence	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 10 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 13 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Leveling
	3	Entrancing Lullaby	A mysterious bit of music causes an enemy to stop and stand in fascination. (Chance of success is based on your Bard skill and the target's mental faculties.)	Target becomes mesmerized for 10 seconds, or until attacked. Suppresses Monster Shout	Health Dmg: 6 Psychic	Power Cost: 10 Range: 30 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	4	Blast of Fury	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 20 Nature	Power Cost: 16 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Leveling
	5	Rally	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 60 Health to Target		Power Cost: 13 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	6	Song of Bravery	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -7 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 10 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	6	Blast of Despair	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 12 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 12 Nature Enemy Rage: -50	Power Cost: 10 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Leveling
	8	Thunderous Note	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 20 Trauma	Power Cost: 11 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Leveling
	9	Song of Discord	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 12 Trauma		Power Cost: 16 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Leveling
	9	(Internal - SoD1)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 12 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	10	Moment of Resolve	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 30% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 28 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 20 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Leveling
	11	Disharmony 2	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 12 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Leveling
	12	Song of Resurgence 2	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 13 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 17 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Leveling
	14	Blast of Fury 2	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 43 Nature	Power Cost: 22 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Leveling
	15	Rally 2	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 90 Health to Target		Power Cost: 20 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	15	Anthem of Avoidance	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +25% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 14 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Rappanel
	15	Blast of Defiance	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 20	Damage: 25 Nature	Power Cost: 26 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	16	Song of Bravery 2	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -10 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 16 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	17	Thunderous Note 2	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 36 Trauma	Power Cost: 14 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Leveling
	18	Blast of Despair 2	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 30 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 30 Nature Enemy Rage: -90	Power Cost: 15 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Leveling
	19	Song of Discord 2	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 25 Trauma		Power Cost: 21 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Leveling
	19	(Internal - SoD2)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 25 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	20	Virtuoso's Ballad	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +20% direct damage and cost -5 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 34 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Leveling
	21	Moment of Resolve 2	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 35% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 36 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 25 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Leveling
	22	Disharmony 3	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 19 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Leveling
	23	Entrancing Lullaby 2	A mysterious bit of music causes an enemy to stop and stand in fascination. (Chance of success is based on your Bard skill and the target's mental faculties.)	Target becomes mesmerized for 15 seconds, or until attacked. Suppresses Monster Shout	Health Dmg: 31 Psychic	Power Cost: 16 Range: 30 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	24	Blast of Fury 3	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 70 Nature	Power Cost: 27 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Leveling
	25	Song of Resurgence 3	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 16 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 23 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Leveling
	25	Blast of Defiance 2	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 40	Damage: 45 Nature	Power Cost: 32 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	26	Song of Bravery 3	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -12 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 22 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	26	Rally 3	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 110 Health to Target		Power Cost: 27 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	28	Thunderous Note 3	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 60 Trauma	Power Cost: 18 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Leveling
	29	Song of Discord 3	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 42 Trauma		Power Cost: 25 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Leveling
	29	(Internal - SoD3)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 42 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	30	Anthem of Avoidance 2	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +30% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 19 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Rappanel
	30	Blast of Despair 3	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 52 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 52 Nature Enemy Rage: -170	Power Cost: 19 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Leveling
	31	Disharmony 4	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 27 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Leveling
	32	Moment of Resolve 3	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 40% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 44 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 31 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Leveling
	33	Song of Resurgence 4	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 19 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 27 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Leveling
	34	Blast of Fury 4	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 105 Nature	Power Cost: 33 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Leveling
	35	Virtuoso's Ballad 2	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +25% direct damage and cost -10 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 46 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Leveling
	35	Blast of Defiance 3	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 60	Damage: 65 Nature	Power Cost: 39 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	36	Song of Bravery 4	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -15 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 28 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	37	Rally 4	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 130 Health to Target		Power Cost: 34 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	38	Thunderous Note 4	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 89 Trauma	Power Cost: 21 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Leveling
	39	Song of Discord 4	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 63 Trauma		Power Cost: 30 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Leveling
	39	(Internal - SoD4)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 63 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	40	Moment of Resolve 4	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 45% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 52 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 36 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Leveling
	41	Disharmony 5	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 39 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Leveling
	42	Blast of Despair 4	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 86 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 86 Nature Enemy Rage: -270	Power Cost: 23 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Leveling
	43	Entrancing Lullaby 3	A mysterious bit of music causes an enemy to stop and stand in fascination. (Chance of success is based on your Bard skill and the target's mental faculties.)	Target becomes mesmerized for 20 seconds, or until attacked. Suppresses Monster Shout	Health Dmg: 76 Psychic	Power Cost: 23 Range: 30 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	44	Blast of Fury 5	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 160 Nature	Power Cost: 38 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Leveling
	45	Song of Resurgence 5	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 22 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 32 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Leveling
	45	Anthem of Avoidance 3	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +35% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 23 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Rappanel
	45	Blast of Defiance 4	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 80	Damage: 100 Nature	Power Cost: 44 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	46	Song of Bravery 5	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -17 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 33 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	47	Rally 5	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 150 Health to Target		Power Cost: 39 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Leveling
	48	Thunderous Note 5	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 137 Trauma	Power Cost: 24 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Leveling
	49	Song of Discord 5	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 99 Trauma		Power Cost: 34 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Leveling
	49	(Internal - SoD5)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 99 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	50	Virtuoso's Ballad 3	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +30% direct damage and cost -16 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 56 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Leveling
	50	Hymn of Resurrection	A whispered song of prayer restores life to all dead allies nearby. The allies must have heard your Song of Resurgence or Song of Bravery during the last 90 seconds (while they were alive!). Note: to use this ability, you must be wearing a piece of equipment that enables it.	Eligible dead allies return to life with 50% of their Max Health. Can Be On Sidebar		Power Cost: 87 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 1800
	50	Moment of Resolve 5	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 50% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 60 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 40 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Training: Percussa
	51	Disharmony 6	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 60 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Training: Percussa
	54	Blast of Fury 6	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 234 Nature	Power Cost: 42 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Percussa
	54	Blast of Despair 5	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 138 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 138 Nature Enemy Rage: -450	Power Cost: 26 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Training: Percussa
	55	Song of Resurgence 6	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 25 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 36 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Training: Percussa
	55	Blast of Defiance 5	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 100	Damage: 145 Nature	Power Cost: 49 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	56	Song of Bravery 6	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -19 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 37 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	58	Thunderous Note 6	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 189 Trauma	Power Cost: 27 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Training: Percussa
	59	Song of Discord 6	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 136 Trauma		Power Cost: 38 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Training: Percussa
	59	(Internal - SoD6)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 136 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	60	Rally 6	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 170 Health to Target		Power Cost: 45 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Training: Percussa
	60	Anthem of Avoidance 4	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +40% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 28 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Rappanel
	60	Virtuoso's Ballad 4	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +35% direct damage and cost -23 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 62 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Training: Percussa
	60	Moment of Resolve 6	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 55% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 68 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 45 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Training: Percussa
	61	Disharmony 7	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 81 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Training: Percussa
	63	Entrancing Lullaby 4	A mysterious bit of music causes an enemy to stop and stand in fascination. (Chance of success is based on your Bard skill and the target's mental faculties.)	Target becomes mesmerized for 25 seconds, or until attacked. Suppresses Monster Shout	Health Dmg: 151 Psychic	Power Cost: 29 Range: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Percussa
	64	Blast of Fury 7	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 306 Nature	Power Cost: 47 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Percussa
	65	Song of Resurgence 7	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 28 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 40 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Training: Percussa
	65	Blast of Defiance 6	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 120	Damage: 188 Nature	Power Cost: 55 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Rappanel
	66	Song of Bravery 7	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -22 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 41 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Rappanel
	66	Blast of Despair 6	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 191 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 191 Nature Enemy Rage: -600	Power Cost: 30 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Training: Percussa
	68	Thunderous Note 7	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 242 Trauma	Power Cost: 30 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Training: Percussa
	69	Song of Discord 7	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 174 Trauma		Power Cost: 42 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Training: Percussa
	69	(Internal - SoD7)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 174 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	70	Rally 7	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 190 Health to Target		Power Cost: 50 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Training: Percussa
	70	Anthem of Avoidance 5	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +45% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 31 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Rappanel
	70	Virtuoso's Ballad 5	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +40% direct damage and cost -31 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 69 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Training: Percussa
	70	Hymn of Resurrection 2	A whispered song of prayer restores life to all dead allies nearby. The allies must have heard your Song of Resurgence or Song of Bravery during the last 90 seconds (while they were alive!). Note: to use this ability, you must be wearing a piece of equipment that enables it.	Eligible dead allies return to life with 100% of their Max Health. Can Be On Sidebar		Power Cost: 108 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 1800
	70	Moment of Resolve 7	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 60% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 76 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 50 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Training: Percussa
	71	Disharmony 8	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 103 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Training: Percussa
	74	Blast of Fury 8	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 388 Nature	Power Cost: 52 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Raina
	75	Song of Resurgence 8	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 31 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 45 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Training: Raina
	75	Blast of Defiance 7	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 140	Damage: 238 Nature	Power Cost: 61 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Training: Raina
	76	Song of Bravery 8	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -24 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 45 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Training: Raina
	78	Blast of Despair 7	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 251 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 251 Nature Enemy Rage: -800	Power Cost: 34 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Training: Raina
	78	Thunderous Note 8	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 304 Trauma	Power Cost: 34 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Training: Raina
	79	Song of Discord 8	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 219 Trauma		Power Cost: 47 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Training: Raina
	79	(Internal - SoD8)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 219 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	80	Rally 8	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 210 Health to Target		Power Cost: 56 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Training: Raina
	80	Anthem of Avoidance 6	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +50% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 34 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Raina
	80	Virtuoso's Ballad 6	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +45% direct damage and cost -40 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 77 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Training: Raina
	80	Moment of Resolve 8	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 65% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 84 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 56 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Training: Raina
	81	Disharmony 9	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 128 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Training: Raina
	83	Entrancing Lullaby 5	A mysterious bit of music causes an enemy to stop and stand in fascination. (Chance of success is based on your Bard skill and the target's mental faculties.)	Target becomes mesmerized for 30 seconds, or until attacked. Suppresses Monster Shout	Health Dmg: 237 Psychic	Power Cost: 35 Range: 30 Cooldown: 30	Training: Raina
	84	Blast of Fury 9	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 476 Nature	Power Cost: 58 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Item: Bard: Blast of Fury 9
	85	Song of Resurgence 9	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 34 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 49 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Item: Bard: Song of Resurgence 9
	85	Blast of Defiance 8	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 160	Damage: 291 Nature	Power Cost: 67 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Item: Bard: Blast of Defiance 8
	86	Song of Bravery 9	Play a song that reduces Power costs for all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Ability Power Cost -27 For All Nearby Allies		Power Cost: 50 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 2	Item: Bard: Song of Bravery 9
	88	Blast of Despair 8	You blast sadness through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 304 Nature Dmg to Vulnerable: 304 Nature Enemy Rage: -800	Power Cost: 37 Range: 30 Cooldown: 6	Item: Bard: Blast of Despair 8
	88	Thunderous Note 9	Play a note at incredible volume to blast an enemy with sonic power. This is a Core Attack		Damage: 368 Trauma	Power Cost: 37 Range: 20 Cooldown: 8	Item: Bard: Thunderous Note 9
	89	Song of Discord 9	Play a song that causes all nearby monsters to wince in pain. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Every 2 seconds, damages all enemies within 20 meters, skipping enemies that are not yet engaged in combat. Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Every 2 Seconds, Deal: 265 Trauma		Power Cost: 51 Range: 3 Cooldown: 2	Item: Bard: Song of Discord 9
	89	(Internal - SoD9)	Internal ability that triggers when Song of Discord is active.		Damage: 265 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 AoE: 20 Cooldown: 0	Unknown Source: Not Found
	90	Rally 9	Give an ally (or yourself) a quick burst of encouragement. This is a Major Heal	Restores: 230 Health to Target		Power Cost: 61 Range: 25 Cooldown: 30	Item: Bard: Rally 9
	90	Anthem of Avoidance 7	Your music gives all nearby allies extra agility for a short time.	All nearby allies gain +55% Projectile Evasion for 8 seconds		Power Cost: 38 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 30	Item: Bard: Anthem of Avoidance 7
	90	Virtuoso's Ballad 7	Use your masterful music to push an ally to greater heights.	For 5 seconds, target's attacks deal +50% direct damage and cost -49 Power --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Health (or Armor if Health is Full) Restores: 0 Power Target's next attack deals + 0 damage		Power Cost: 85 Range: 30 Cooldown: 50	Item: Bard: Virtuoso's Ballad 7
	90	Hymn of Resurrection 3	A whispered song of prayer restores life to all dead allies nearby. The allies must have heard your Song of Resurgence or Song of Bravery during the last 90 seconds (while they were alive!). Note: to use this ability, you must be wearing a piece of equipment that enables it.	Eligible dead allies return to life with 100% of their Max Health. Can Be On Sidebar		Power Cost: 132 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 1200
	90	Moment of Resolve 9	At your cue, all nearby allies undergo a moment of incredible strength.	For 8 seconds, all nearby allies take 70% less damage from Crushing/Slashing/Piercing attacks Restores: 92 Health (or Armor if Health is Full)		Power Cost: 61 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 60	Item: Bard: Moment of Resolve 9
	91	Disharmony 10	An out-of-tune note aimed at your enemy causes a wince of pain. This is a Basic Attack		Damage: 154 Trauma	Power Cost: 0 Range: 20 Cooldown: 1.5	Item: Bard: Disharmony 10
	94	Blast of Fury 10	You blast anger through your horn's song. You must have a horn equipped.		Damage: 567 Nature	Power Cost: 63 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Item: Bard: Blast of Fury 10
	95	Song of Resurgence 10	Play a song that restores health to all nearby allies. You must have a lute equipped. You can only have one 'Song' ability active at a time.	Effect continues for 60 seconds, or until you move or use a different Song. Restores: 37 Health to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds --Can Have-- Restores: 0 Power to Nearby Allies every 4 seconds		Power Cost: 54 AoE: 30 Cooldown: 4	Item: Bard: Song of Resurgence 10
	95	Blast of Defiance 9	You blast defiance and resolve through your horn's song, reaping a portion of the health damage dealt (that is, turning it into health and/or armor for you). You must have a horn equipped. This is a Nice Attack	Reaps 0.2 of Health damage dealt (up to the max) as Health or (Armor if Health is Full) Max Health Reaped 180	Damage: 346 Nature	Power Cost: 74 Range: 30 Cooldown: 12	Item: Bard: Blast of Defiance 9

Bard Mechanics

Add mechanics specific to the skill in this question, like Unarmed and Lycanthropy's Combos, Skill-specific activities (Altar of Norala for Lycanthropes), and Equipment that is specialized for the skill.

Mechanic 1

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Equipment

This is a temporary list to help add item pages down the line. Lute instruments are all MainHand, while everything else is OffHand. Even though only the Lutes are tagged as Wooden, Druids may use all instruments.

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  Basic Bard Lute
  - It plays the right notes. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Sturdy Bard Lute
  - The fretboard is reinforced with steel to keep it from breaking at an inopportune moment. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Moldy Trancelute
  - This once-high-quality Trancelute was left out in the elements. No amount of tuning will make it very effective. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Jolly Lute
  - This bardic instrument has a lovely, uplifting sound that makes it fun to play. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Quality Bard Lute
  - Mass-produced by competent artisans, there is nothing special -- or especially wrong -- about this lute. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Goblin Lute
  - Made for goblins by craftsman slaves. It seems fairly old, and has a nice sound quality. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Trancelute
  - Augmented with magical sigils that enhance the lute's hypnotic properties. The magic isn't strong, but it's noticeable. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Refurbished Doomlute
  - This ancient doomlute was severely damaged and then repaired by an expert. It still holds a bit of its magic. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Leader's Lute
  - This is slightly louder than a normal lute, allowing more effective rallying. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Rakshasa Lute
  - Made by an expert craftsman in Rahu. The body is imported hardwood, the strings are high-quality grimalkin gut, and the unusual enchantments give it a deep luxurious sound quality. Not for beginners! -MainHand -Wooden
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  Starlute
  - The strange symbols etched into this lute seem to represent constellations, but not ones you're immediately familiar with. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Withering Lute
  - Resonance sigils give this bardic weapon a potent boom. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Doomlute
  - An ancient dwarven instrument from a long-lost age. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Daisy
  - A gift from Rappanel, the elven bard. It has something of his signature sound. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Basic Bard Horn
  - A simple instrument made of animal horn. -OffHand
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  Blowing Horn
  - A simple instrument made of animal horn. -OffHand
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  War Shofar
  - A musical instrument made of ram's horn. -OffHand
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  Blast Horn
  - Made of a large animal horn and enchanted with magics that enhance its volume. -OffHand
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  Quality Ocarina
  - Carved from a ram's horn by an artisan in Statehelm. -OffHand
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  Stickhorn
  - A wooden instrument that was invented by lumberjacks in Sedgewick Forest to ward off Treant saplings. -OffHand
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  Stonebugle
  - Made of stone, this traditional dwarven instrument requires much skill to use. -OffHand
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  Death Lur
  - A wooden instrument with terrible and toxic enchantments. Even touching it to your lips causes slight pain. -OffHand
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  Leader's Conch
  - Made from a sea-snail shell, this instrument has an ominous tone.
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  Oakhorn
  - Made of a secret elven wood (not oak, despite the name), this horn has a somber quality. -OffHand
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  Weaver's Ocarina
  - A simple horn instrument that's been enchanted to make listeners more nimble. -OffHand
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  Echo Horn
  - An instrument made of two ram horns, one embedded inside the other. The sound is terrible, so it is exclusively used as a weapon. -OffHand
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  Infallible Conch
  - This horn is made of shell and enchanted with protective runes. -OffHand
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  War Ocarina
  - This sort of instrument is said to be used by elves when they go to war. The last elven war is a distant memory, however, so it's unclear who's making these horns. -OffHand
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  Destiny Horn
  - Made from the horn of the extinct Destiny Ram, this instrument is illegal in six countries, including Verta. But it sounds great!
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  Classic Lute
  - A well-made but simple lute, perfect for beginners. -MainHand -Wooden
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  Gemshorn
  - An ocarina made of horn. This instrument is especially easy to learn. -OffHand
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  Blatterhorn
  - A brass horn of dwarven design. -OffHand -NOT A WEAPON
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  Hand Drum
  - A simple and nicely-made drum. -MainHand -NOT A WEAPON
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  Harp
  - A tiny harp. Sounds pretty good. -OffHand -NOT A WEAPON
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  Mini-Dulcimer
  - Equipping this item grants you basic proficiency in its use, assuming you already have mastery of the drum. -OffHand -NOT A WEAPON
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  Fog Horn
  - Found within a sentient weather phenomenon, this bizarre horn gives off an eerie glow. -OffHand

Bard Treasure Effects

See also: Bard/Treasure Effects:By Slot

See also: Bard/Treasure Effects:By Ability