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{{Skill infobox
|title = Bard
|image = [[File:Bard_skill.png|300px]]
|caption = Bardin'
|skilltype = Combat Skill
|maxlevel = 60 <!-- List without bonus levels -->
|req = ??? <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->
|skilltrainers = [[Rappanel]]
}}
{{Quote|source=[[Game_updates/2017-03-25|March 25, 2017 Patch Notes]]|
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.
}}
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} 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 {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->
* [[Rappanel]] is a teacher for [[Bard]]s, and can be found along the old trade-route trail in [[South Serbule]], inside the Tapestry Inn. Rappanel can currently raise the level cap of [[Bard]] from 51-60, and from 61-70.
== Connected Skills ==
=====Sub-Skills:=====
* None
=====Secondary Skills:=====
* [[Performance]] - ???
* [[Vocabulary]] - <!-- Toolcrafting requires Level 20 Carpentry. -->
* [[Poetry Appreciation]] - ???
=====Related Skills:=====
* [[Interpretive Dance]] - This sub-skill of [[Performance]] allows dancing. What is a [[Bard]] without a dancing audience?
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==
Under Construction
<!--''' First, add a table of abilities learned up to level 50, or the first skill cap. See the example from [[Lycanthropy]] below. This title must exist for all types of Skills. Some Trade Skills have sidebar abilities. (Fishing has Fish Gut). "Learn From" can either be "Leveling Up" or the name of a skill trainer. If the skill has no Abilities, comment out the section.'''
As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will learn the following abilities:
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|- style="background: #ec81bf;"
! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
|-
| [[File:Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Claw''' (1-4) || 0/15/30/48 || Level Up ||Claw your enemy. (+ damage vs vulnerable targets) || Slashing || Basic Attack
|-
| [[File:Bite Ability.png|36px]] '''Bite''' (1-4) || 2/10/28/46 || Level Up ||Bite your enemy. || Crushing || Core Attack
|-
| [[File:Pack Attack Ability.png|36px]] '''Pack Attack''' (1-3) || 5/20/40 || Level Up ||Bite your enemy. Future Pack Attacks (by you or by other werewolves) will deal extra damage to this target. || Crushing || Signature Debuff
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rake Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rake''' (1-3) || 5/25/45 || Level Up ||Claw your enemy. If their armor is weak, also stuns them for 3 seconds. (Stuns targets under 33% armor) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Howl Mode Ability.png|36px]] '''Howl Mode''' || 7 || Level Up ||Begin howling to raise your spirits. Remain stationary to continue howling and slowly build up morale benefits. Other werewolves who howl near you will greatly boost the beneficial effects of howling. || N/A ||
|-
| [[File:Shadow Feint Ability.png|36px]] '''Shadow Feint''' (1-3) || 12/35/50 || Level Up ||Take careful heed of your current position so you can leap back to it when injured. (Relocates to casting position if you take 3 hits in 30 seconds, 40m range) || N/A ||
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rend Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rend''' (1-3+) || 6/26/46/50 || Scrolls ||Leap at your enemy, focusing solely on destroying their armor. (This is a variant of Pouncing Rake. Equipment that boosts Pouncing Rake also boosts Pouncing Rend.) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:See Red Ability.png|36px]] '''See Red''' (1-3) || 9/29/49 || [[Sanja]] ||Go into a berserk rage, dealing extra damage but weakening your defences. || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Double Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Double Claw''' (1-3) || 13/22/42 || [[Sanja]] ||Attack with repeated mauling claws in a way that's sure to get attention. Damage reduced based on the foe's remaining armor. || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Sanguine Fangs Ability.png|36px]] '''Sanguine Fangs''' (1-4) || 8/18/29/44 || [[Sanja]] ||Bite through veins to cause blood loss. (Extra damage vs vulnerable targets, deals X health damage over 15 seconds) || Slashing || Nice Attack
|-
| [[File:Smell Fear Ability.png|36px]] '''Smell Fear''' (1-3) || 14/27/41 || [[Sanja]] ||Launch into a vicious attack that sows seeds of doubt in the target's mind. || Crushing ||
|-
| [[File:Become Winter Wolf Ability.png|36px]] '''Become Winter Wolf''' || 0 || [[Jace Soral]] ||Become a wolf with a thick winter coat of fur. (Use again to attempt to stop being a wolf). (+5 indirect cold damage mitigation, -2 indirect fire damage mitigation) || N/A ||
|}
-->
=== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Advanced Abilities===
<!--
'''At this point, list abilities beyond the first level cap. These can be taught by Skill Trainers, Scrolls, or through other methods (such as the Lycanthropy Altar).'''
Upon reaching higher levels, experts of the {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Skill may learn the following abilities:
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|- style="background: #ec81bf;"
! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
|-
| [[File:Pack Attack Ability.png|36px]] '''Pack Attack''' 4 || 55 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Bite your enemy. Future Pack Attacks (by you or by other werewolves) will deal extra damage to this target. || Crushing || Signature Debuff
|-
| [[File:Bite Ability.png|36px]] '''Bite''' 5 || 56 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Bite your enemy. || Crushing || Core Attack
|-
| [[File:Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Claw''' 5 || 58 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Claw your enemy. (+ damage vs vulnerable targets) || Slashing || Basic Attack
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rake Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rake''' 4 || 60 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Claw your enemy. If their armor is weak, also stuns them for 3 seconds. (Stuns targets under 33% armor) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rend Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rend''' 4 || 56 || Scrolls ||Leap at your enemy, focusing solely on destroying their armor. (This is a variant of Pouncing Rake. Equipment that boosts Pouncing Rake also boosts Pouncing Rend.) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Double Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Double Claws''' 4 || 52 || [[Sanja]] ||Attack with repeated mauling claws to the target's exposed flesh. Damage is reduced by 1 for every 5 points of armor the foe has left.|| Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Sanguine Fangs Ability.png|36px]] '''Sanguine Fangs''' 5 || 54 || [[Sanja]] ||Bite through veins to cause blood loss.|| Piercing || Nice Attack
|-
| [[File:Smell Fear Ability.png|36px]] '''Smell Fear''' 4 || 51 || [[Sanja]] ||Launch into a vicious attack that sows seeds of doubt in the target's mind.|| Crushing ||
|}
-->
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}}
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} 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===
Doing la-di-dah allows for this and that.
===Equipment===
<!-- Special equipment that is intended to be used by the skill goes here, including belts. -->
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Hammerer}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer by 8%. Can be created with [[Toolcrafting]] 40.
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Woodland Warrior}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and Druid combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Barbarian}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and [[Shield]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Mindfist}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and [[Mentalism]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Wraith}} increase Base Damage dealt with Unarmed and [[Necromancy]] combat skills by 6%. Can be found through rare drops and chests.
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Treasure Effects}}
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Stat Bonuses}}
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}}
== Trivia ==
'''The Bard skill was first added in March of 2017!'''
<!--
== Gallery==
''' Include a small gallery of players using the skill, or abilities of the skill. Try to keep it under six images. This example Gallery is from the Serbule Page.'''
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px>
File:Serbule docks area.jpg|The docks area.
File:Serbule Gallery (abandoned cart).jpg|An abandoned cart.
File:Serbule Gallery 2.jpg|A very dangerous place...
</gallery>
-->
[[Category:Skills]]
{{Skill infobox
|title = Bard
|image = [[File:Bard_skill.png|300px]]
|caption = Bardin'
|skilltype = Combat Skill
|maxlevel = 60 <!-- List without bonus levels -->
|req = ??? <!-- Any other skills needed to gain this skill -->
|skilltrainers = [[Rappanel]]
}}
{{Quote|source=[[Game_updates/2017-03-25|March 25, 2017 Patch Notes]]|
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.
}}
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} 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 {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} ===
<!-- A list of methods to learn and level the skill -->
* [[Rappanel]] is a teacher for [[Bard]]s, and can be found along the old trade-route trail in [[South Serbule]], inside the Tapestry Inn. Rappanel can currently raise the level cap of [[Bard]] from 51-60, and from 61-70.
== Connected Skills ==
=====Sub-Skills:=====
* None
=====Secondary Skills:=====
* [[Performance]] - ???
* [[Vocabulary]] - <!-- Toolcrafting requires Level 20 Carpentry. -->
* [[Poetry Appreciation]] - ???
=====Related Skills:=====
* [[Interpretive Dance]] - This sub-skill of [[Performance]] allows dancing. What is a [[Bard]] without a dancing audience?
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Basic Abilities==
Under Construction
<!--''' First, add a table of abilities learned up to level 50, or the first skill cap. See the example from [[Lycanthropy]] below. This title must exist for all types of Skills. Some Trade Skills have sidebar abilities. (Fishing has Fish Gut). "Learn From" can either be "Leveling Up" or the name of a skill trainer. If the skill has no Abilities, comment out the section.'''
As you level {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}, you will learn the following abilities:
{| class="sortable" style="width:100%; border:1px solid silver;margin:0 0 1em;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3" rules=all
|- style="background: #ec81bf;"
! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
|-
| [[File:Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Claw''' (1-4) || 0/15/30/48 || Level Up ||Claw your enemy. (+ damage vs vulnerable targets) || Slashing || Basic Attack
|-
| [[File:Bite Ability.png|36px]] '''Bite''' (1-4) || 2/10/28/46 || Level Up ||Bite your enemy. || Crushing || Core Attack
|-
| [[File:Pack Attack Ability.png|36px]] '''Pack Attack''' (1-3) || 5/20/40 || Level Up ||Bite your enemy. Future Pack Attacks (by you or by other werewolves) will deal extra damage to this target. || Crushing || Signature Debuff
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rake Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rake''' (1-3) || 5/25/45 || Level Up ||Claw your enemy. If their armor is weak, also stuns them for 3 seconds. (Stuns targets under 33% armor) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Howl Mode Ability.png|36px]] '''Howl Mode''' || 7 || Level Up ||Begin howling to raise your spirits. Remain stationary to continue howling and slowly build up morale benefits. Other werewolves who howl near you will greatly boost the beneficial effects of howling. || N/A ||
|-
| [[File:Shadow Feint Ability.png|36px]] '''Shadow Feint''' (1-3) || 12/35/50 || Level Up ||Take careful heed of your current position so you can leap back to it when injured. (Relocates to casting position if you take 3 hits in 30 seconds, 40m range) || N/A ||
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rend Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rend''' (1-3+) || 6/26/46/50 || Scrolls ||Leap at your enemy, focusing solely on destroying their armor. (This is a variant of Pouncing Rake. Equipment that boosts Pouncing Rake also boosts Pouncing Rend.) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:See Red Ability.png|36px]] '''See Red''' (1-3) || 9/29/49 || [[Sanja]] ||Go into a berserk rage, dealing extra damage but weakening your defences. || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Double Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Double Claw''' (1-3) || 13/22/42 || [[Sanja]] ||Attack with repeated mauling claws in a way that's sure to get attention. Damage reduced based on the foe's remaining armor. || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Sanguine Fangs Ability.png|36px]] '''Sanguine Fangs''' (1-4) || 8/18/29/44 || [[Sanja]] ||Bite through veins to cause blood loss. (Extra damage vs vulnerable targets, deals X health damage over 15 seconds) || Slashing || Nice Attack
|-
| [[File:Smell Fear Ability.png|36px]] '''Smell Fear''' (1-3) || 14/27/41 || [[Sanja]] ||Launch into a vicious attack that sows seeds of doubt in the target's mind. || Crushing ||
|-
| [[File:Become Winter Wolf Ability.png|36px]] '''Become Winter Wolf''' || 0 || [[Jace Soral]] ||Become a wolf with a thick winter coat of fur. (Use again to attempt to stop being a wolf). (+5 indirect cold damage mitigation, -2 indirect fire damage mitigation) || N/A ||
|}
-->
=== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Advanced Abilities===
<!--
'''At this point, list abilities beyond the first level cap. These can be taught by Skill Trainers, Scrolls, or through other methods (such as the Lycanthropy Altar).'''
Upon reaching higher levels, experts of the {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} Skill may learn the following abilities:
{| class="sortable" style="width:100%; border:1px solid silver;margin:0 0 1em;" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="3" rules=all
|- style="background: #ec81bf;"
! align="left" style="width:200px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Ability'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:80px;" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Req. Level'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Learn From'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:800px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Description'''</span>
! align="left" style="width:120px" | <span style="cursor: pointer;">'''Damage Type'''</span>
! align="left" | '''Ability Type'''
|-
| [[File:Pack Attack Ability.png|36px]] '''Pack Attack''' 4 || 55 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Bite your enemy. Future Pack Attacks (by you or by other werewolves) will deal extra damage to this target. || Crushing || Signature Debuff
|-
| [[File:Bite Ability.png|36px]] '''Bite''' 5 || 56 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Bite your enemy. || Crushing || Core Attack
|-
| [[File:Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Claw''' 5 || 58 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Claw your enemy. (+ damage vs vulnerable targets) || Slashing || Basic Attack
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rake Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rake''' 4 || 60 || [[Altar of Norala]] ||Claw your enemy. If their armor is weak, also stuns them for 3 seconds. (Stuns targets under 33% armor) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Pouncing Rend Ability.png|36px]] '''Pouncing Rend''' 4 || 56 || Scrolls ||Leap at your enemy, focusing solely on destroying their armor. (This is a variant of Pouncing Rake. Equipment that boosts Pouncing Rake also boosts Pouncing Rend.) || Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Double Claw Ability.png|36px]] '''Double Claws''' 4 || 52 || [[Sanja]] ||Attack with repeated mauling claws to the target's exposed flesh. Damage is reduced by 1 for every 5 points of armor the foe has left.|| Slashing ||
|-
| [[File:Sanguine Fangs Ability.png|36px]] '''Sanguine Fangs''' 5 || 54 || [[Sanja]] ||Bite through veins to cause blood loss.|| Piercing || Nice Attack
|-
| [[File:Smell Fear Ability.png|36px]] '''Smell Fear''' 4 || 51 || [[Sanja]] ||Launch into a vicious attack that sows seeds of doubt in the target's mind.|| Crushing ||
|}
-->
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Abilities}}
== {{msg:BASEPAGENAME}} 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===
Doing la-di-dah allows for this and that.
===Equipment===
<!-- Special equipment that is intended to be used by the skill goes here, including belts. -->
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Hammerer}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer by 8%. Can be created with [[Toolcrafting]] 40.
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Woodland Warrior}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and Druid combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Barbarian}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and [[Shield]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Mindfist}} increases Base Damage dealt with Hammer and [[Mentalism]] combat skills by 6%. Can be bought from [[Agrashab]].
{{belt|Lucky Belt of the Wraith}} increase Base Damage dealt with Unarmed and [[Necromancy]] combat skills by 6%. Can be found through rare drops and chests.
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Treasure Effects}}
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Stat Bonuses}}
{{:{{msg:BASEPAGENAME}}/Level Up Rewards}}
== Trivia ==
'''The Bard skill was first added in March of 2017!'''
<!--
== Gallery==
''' Include a small gallery of players using the skill, or abilities of the skill. Try to keep it under six images. This example Gallery is from the Serbule Page.'''
<gallery mode="nolines" widths=200px>
File:Serbule docks area.jpg|The docks area.
File:Serbule Gallery (abandoned cart).jpg|An abandoned cart.
File:Serbule Gallery 2.jpg|A very dangerous place...
</gallery>
-->
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