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Description

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Bards are jack-of-all-trades adventurers who use songs to create a wide variety of magical effects. Though they often use melee weapons, bards are primarily a magic-using class, with the ability to wear plate armor and wield many different types of weapons and instruments.

Bards can do a little bit of everything. Their songs can regenerate health and mana, increase attack speed and accuracy, momentarily charm angry enemies, help friends resist many types of damage and even directly damage enemies. Bards are perhaps best known, however, for their ability to greatly increase the foot speed of their group.

Bards have the unique ability to create multiple effects at once. By weaving different songs together, a bard can customize effects to any situation. This makes nimble fingers and quick thinking a must for those who want to play a bard.

Bards do well both alone and in groups. With the right combination of songs, they can adapt to many different challenges. The bard is a great class for players who enjoy a wide variety of play options but are quick to adapt to a changing situation.

Creation Guide

Picking the Right Race

The first thing you have to pick then is your race. Which race you pick will determine the foundation of you character for the rest of your life in Norrath so it is kind of important you pick one you like. The majority of Bards tend to be Half-Elves since they have the highest overall melee stats. Wood Elves trade off their strength in damage for some extra agility in avoiding being hit. Humans, like always, have consistent base stats.

Humans are the only race with no night vision abilities, and none of the races level any faster than another. Since all Bards get the ability to hide and forage, the wood-elves natural abilities are not so important.

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Spending Your Bonus Points

There are no definitive ways to spend your bonus points, but here are some guidelines for each statistic:

  • Strength affects how often bards hit for maximum damage and also the bard's ability to carry armor and treasure. Plate armor, which bards wear, is generally among the heaviest of armors while bard melee damage is amongst the lowest for all melee classes. Strength is also an easy stat to raise with gear and buffs. This is an OK location to allocate creation points.
  • Stamina affects your total hitpoints. The conversion to raw Hit Points from Stamina is only mediocre for bards, but Stamina is a good statistic to put extra points for any class, bards included.
  • Agility affects how often melee attacks miss the bard, as well as the bard' armor class. Since bards are not tanks, and the returns on this statistic are minimal, it is recommended to avoid adding additional points to Agility.
  • Dexterity affects how often weapons proc and also how often notes are missed (fizzles) for bards. Since bard's abilities are based on singing, this is an important stat for bards.
  • Wisdom does not affect the size of a bardic mana pool, as bards are considered intelligence casters. This statistic serves little function for a bard and additional creation points should not be spent here.
  • Intelligence will increase the size of the bard's mana pool. Since only the charm line, such as Solon's Song of the Sirens, of songs requires mana to cast, the size of a bard's mana pool is largely inconsequential and additional creation points should not be spent here.
  • Charisma affects lull, mez, and charm resists. Since the bard is one of only three classes that can mesmerize in Norrath, the others being the Enchanter and the Necromancer, this is a decent location to allocate creation points.

Religion

Generally speaking being agnostic is a fairly safe bet in Everquest. Religion serves only to get you into trouble in many situations. The disadvantage to doing this is that some items and some quests can only be done by followers of certain religions. Following a religion will at worst get you killed in some areas, but generally you can avoid these. In the end it will not make an enormous difference to your character which Deity you choose..

Songs

Levels 1 to 10

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era
 
1
 
Spellicon R.png
 Chant of Battle Percussion Party Increase AC by 1 (L1) to 6 (L60)

Increase STR by 5 (L1) to 20 (L60)
Increase DEX by 5 (L1) to 20 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin 		Classic
 
2
 
Spellicon C.png
 Chords of Dissonance Stringed PB AE Decrease Hitpoints by 2 per tick (L2) to 17 per tick (L60)

Yes

Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin 		Classic
 
3
 
Spellicon A.png
 Jaxan's Jig o' Vigor Percussion Party Decrease Stamina Loss by 10 (L3) to 25 (L60)
Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin
Highkeep 		Classic
 
4
 
Spellicon B.png
 Lyssa's Locating Lyric Singing Single Locate Corpse

No

Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin
Erudin 		Classic
 
5
 
Spellicon A.png
 Selo's Accelerando Percussion Party Increase Movement Speed by 20% (L5) to 65% (L50)

Yes

Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin
Highkeep 		Classic
 
6
 
Spellicon J.png
 Hymn of Restoration Stringed Party Increase Hitpoints by 2 per tick (L6) to 13 per tick (L60)

Yes

Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin 		Classic
 
7
 
Spellicon R.png
 Jonthan's Whistling Warsong Singing Self Increase Strength by 7 (L8) to 33 (L57)

Increase Attack Speed by 16% (L7) to 25% (L40)
Increase AC by 2 (L7) to 10 (L60)
Yes (haste is not increased)

 Qeynos
Freeport
Kelethin 		Classic
 
8
 
Spellicon D.png
 Kelin's Lugubrious Lament Stringed Single Frenzy Radius (5/60)

Reaction Radius (10/60)
Pacify
No

Kelethin Classic
 
9
 
Spellicon K.png
 Elemental Rhythms Percussion Party Increase Magic Resist by 9 (L9) to 35 (L60)

Increase Cold Resist by 9 (L9) to 35 (L60)
Increase Fire Resist by 9 (L9) to 35 (L60)
Increase AC by 2 (L9) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
10
 
Spellicon R.png
 Anthem De Arms Singing Party Increase Attack Speed by 10%

Increase STR by 10 (L10) to 35 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic



Levels 11 to 20

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era
 
11
 
Spellicon D.png
 Cinda's Charismatic Carillon Wind Single Increase Faction by 120 (L11) to 610 (L60)

No

Kelethin Classic
 
12
 
Spellicon C.png
 Brusco's Boastful Bellow Singing Single Decrease Hitpoints by 7 (L12) to 31 (L60)

Yes

Freeport
Qeynos 		Classic
 
13
 
Spellicon K.png
 Purifying Rhythms Percussion Party Increase Magic Resist by 11 (L13) to 35 (L60)

Increase Poison Resist by 11 (L13) to 35 (L60)
Increase Disease Resist by 11 (L13) to 35 (L60)
Increase AC by 2 (L13) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
14
 
Spellicon B.png
 Lyssa's Cataloging Libretto Singing Single Identify

No

Erudin Classic
 
15
 
Spellicon D.png
 Kelin's Lucid Lullaby Stringed PB AE Mesmerize (2/30)

Level Cap: 25
No

Kelethin Classic
 
16
 
Spellicon F.png
 Tarew's Aquatic Ayre Wind Party Water Breathing(1)

No

Highkeep Classic
 
17
 
Spellicon K.png
 Guardian Rhythms Percussion Party Increase AC by 4 (L17) to 9 (L60)

Increase Magic Resist by 13 (L17) to 35 (L60)
Yes

Kelethin Classic
 
18
 
Spellicon J.png
 Denon's Disruptive Discord Brass PB AE Decrease Hitpoints by 8 per tick (L18) to 19 per tick (L60)

Decrease AC by 5 (L18) to 18 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
19
 
Spellicon B.png
 Shauri's Sonorous Clouding Wind † Party Invisibility(1)

See Invisible(1)
Required

Erudin Classic
 
20
 
Spellicon A.png
 Largo's Melodic Binding Singing PB AE Decrease AC by 4 (L20) to 10 (L60)

Decrease Attack Speed by 15% (L20) to 35% (L60)
Yes (slow is not affected)

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic


 
20
 
Spellicon H.png
 Cassindra's Chant of Clarity Singing Party Increase Mana by 2

No

East Commons Velious



Levels 21 to 30

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era
 
21
 
Spellicon V.png
 Melanie's Mellifluous Motion Wind Party Shadowstep

No

Highkeep Classic
 
22
 
Spellicon U.png
 Alenia's Disenchanting Melody Stringed † Party Cancel Magic(1)

Required

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
23
 
Spellicon A.png
 Selo's Consonant Chain Singing Single Decrease Movement Speed by 53% (L23) to 90% (L60)

Decrease Attack Speed by 16% (L23) to 35% (L60)
Yes (attack speed unaffected)

Highkeep Classic
 
24
 
Spellicon B.png
 Lyssa's Veracious Concord Wind Party See Invisible(1)

Ultravision(1)
No

Erudin Classic
 
25
 
Spellicon K.png
 Psalm of Warmth Singing Party Increase Damage Shield by 6 (L25) to 13 (L60)

Increase Cold Resist by 35 (L25) to 70 (L60)
Infravision(1)
Increase AC by 3 (L25) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin
Erudin 		Classic
 
26
 
Spellicon G.png
 Angstlich's Appalling Screech Brass PB AE Fear(1)

No

Kelethin Classic
 
27
 
Spellicon D.png
 Solon's Song of the Sirens Wind Single Charm up to level 37

Decrease Magic Resist by 4 (L27) to 8 (L60)
Yes (just the resists debuff)

Kelethin Classic
 
28
 
Spellicon C.png
 Crission's Pixie Strike Wind Single Mesmerize (2/55)

Decrease Magic Resist by 6 (L28) to 13 (L60)
Level Cap: 45
Yes (just the resists debuff)

Kelethin Classic
 
29
 
Spellicon K.png
 Psalm of Vitality Singing Party Increase Disease Resist by 39 (L29) to 70 (L60)

Increase AC by 3 (L29) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
30
 
Spellicon U.png
 Fufil's Curtailing Chant Percussion Single Decrease Hitpoints by 11 per tick (L30) to 21 per tick (L60)

Decrease Magic Resist by 9 (L30) to 16 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic



Levels 31 to 40

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era
 
31
 
Spellicon M.png
 Agilmente's Aria of Eagles Wind † Party Levitate(1)

Required

Highkeep Classic
 
32
 
Spellicon H.png
 Cassindra's Chorus of Clarity Singing Party Increase Mana by 5 (L32) to 7 (L48)

No

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
33
 
Spellicon K.png
 Psalm of Cooling Singing Party Increase Damage Shield by 7 (L33) to 13 (L60)

Increase Fire Resist by 43 (L33) to 70 (L60)
Ultravision(1)
Increase AC by 3 (L33) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin
Erudin 		Classic
 
34
 
Spellicon B.png
 Lyssa's Solidarity of Vision Wind Single Bind Sight(1)

No

Erudin Classic


 
34
 
Spellicon H.png
 Cantana of Soothing Stringed † Party Increase Hitpoints by 4 per tick

Increase Mana by 5 per tick
Decrease Stamina Loss by 4
Required

Iceclad Ocean Velious
 
35
 
Spellicon J.png
 Denon's Dissension Brass PB AE Decrease Mana by 22 (L35) to 35 (L60)

Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
36
 
Spellicon R.png
 Vilia's Verses of Celerity Singing Party Increase Attack Speed by 20%

Increase AGI by 23 (L36) to 35 (L60)
Increase AC by 5 (L36) to 8 (L60)
Yes (not attack speed)

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
37
 
Spellicon K.png
 Psalm of Purity Singing Party Increase Poison Resist by 47 (L37) to 70 (L60)

Increase AC by 4 (L37) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
38
 
Spellicon O.png
 Tuyen's Chant of Flame Percussion Single Decrease Hitpoints by 20 per tick (L38) to 31 per tick (L60)

Decrease Fire Resist by 11 (L38) to 17 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
39
 
Spellicon D.png
 Solon's Bravura Wind Single Charm up to level 51

Decrease Magic Resist by 5 (L39) to 8 (L60)
Requires: 20 Mana

Kelethin Kunark
 
40
 
Spellicon U.png
 Syvelian's Anti-Magic Aria Singing Single Cancel Magic(4)

No

Kelethin Classic



Levels 41 to 50

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era
 
41
 
Spellicon K.png
 Psalm of Mystic Shielding Singing Party Increase Magic Resist by 51 (L41) to 70 (L60)

Increase Absorb Magic Damage by 15
Increase Hitpoints by 5 per tick
Increase AC by 4 (L41) to 6 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
42
 
Spellicon R.png
 McVaxius' Berserker Crescendo Brass Party Increase Attack Speed by 18% (L42) to 23% (L60)

Increase STR by 15 (L42) to 21 (L60)
Increase AC by 6 (L42) to 9 (L60)
Yes (not attack speed)

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
43
 
Spellicon C.png
 Denon's Desperate Dirge Singing Targeted AE Decrease Hitpoints by 311 (L43) to 384 (L60)

Requires 800 Mana
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
44
 
Spellicon H.png
 Cassindra's Elegy Singing Party Increase INT by 12 (L44) to 16 (L60)

Increase WIS by 12 (L44) to 16 (L60)
Yes

Erudin Classic
 
45
 
Spellicon R.png
 Jonthan's Provocation Singing Self Increase Attack Speed by 48% (L45) to 50% (L47)

Increase STR by 13 (L45) to 17 (L60)
Increase ATK by 13 (L45) to 17 (L60)
Yes (not attack speed)

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
46
 
Spellicon S.png
 Tuyen's Chant of Frost Percussion Single Decrease Hitpoints by 24 per tick (L46) to 31 per tick (L60)

Decrease Cold Resist by 13 (L46) to 17 (L60)
Yes

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic
 
47
 
Spellicon K.png
 Niv's Melody of Preservation Stringed Party Increase STR by 10

Increase Absorb Magic Damage by 10
Increase Hitpoints by 6 per tick (L47) to 9 per tick (L60)

Qeynos
Kelethin 		Classic
 
48
 
Spellicon A.png
 Selo's Chords of Cessation Stringed PB AE Decrease Hitpoints by 26 per tick (L48) to 32 per tick (L60)

Decrease Attack Speed by 17% (L48) to 20% (L60)
Yes

Highkeep Classic


 
49
 
Spellicon K.png
 Shield of Song Stringed Party Increase Absorb Damage by 20

Increase Absorb Magic Damage by 20
Yes

Erudin Classic
 
50
 
Spellicon R.png
 Verses of Victory Singing Party Increase Attack Speed by 30%

Increase AGI by 30
Increase AC by 15
Increase STR by 30
Yes (not attack speed)

Qeynos
Freeport 		Classic


 
50
 
Spellicon A.png
 Song: Melody of Ervaj Brass † Party Increase Haste v2 by 5%

Increase AC by 5 (L50) to 6 (L65)
Required

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Levels 51 to 55

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era


 
51
 
Spellicon A.png
 Selo's Song of Travel Percussion Party Increase Movement Speed by 65%

Invisibility(1)
See Invisible(1)
Levitate(1)
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
51
 
Spellicon A.png
 Largo's Assonant Binding Singing Single Decrease AC by 15 (L51) to 19 (L65)

Decrease Attack Speed by 30% (L51) to 35% (L60)
Decrease Movement Speed by 52% (L51) to 61% (L60)
Decrease AGI by 45 (L51) to 50 (L60)
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
52
 
Spellicon R.png
 Nillipus' March of the Wee Percussion Party Increase AC by 9

Increase AGI by 18
Increase Absorb Damage by 12
Shrink
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
53
 
Spellicon C.png
 Song of Twilight Wind Single Mesmerize (2/55)

Level Cap: 54
No

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
53
 
Spellicon D.png
 Song of Dawn Wind Single Decrease Hate by 181 (L53) to 185 (L60)

Daytime only

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
54
 
Spellicon R.png
 Vilia's Chorus of Celerity Singing Party Increase Attack Speed by 45%

No

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
54
 
Spellicon A.png
 Selo's Assonant Strain Stringed PB AE Decrease Movement Speed by 43% (L54) to 45% (L60)

Decrease Attack Speed by 23% (L54) to 25% (L60)
Yes (movement speed only)

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
55
 
Spellicon H.png
 Cantana of Replenishment Stringed Party Increase Hitpoints by 11 per tick (L55) to 12 per tick (L60)

Increase Mana by 12 per tick (L55) to 13 per tick (L60)
Decrease Stamina Loss by 10

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
55
 
Spellicon C.png
 Brusco's Bombastic Bellow Singing Single Stun for 8.0* seconds (*some player-cast stuns are capped at 4 seconds)

Decrease Hitpoints by 222
Cooldown: 300 seconds
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
55
 
Spellicon G.png
 Song: Occlusion of Sound Percussion † Single Decrease Cold Resist by 10

Decrease Fire Resist by 10
Decrease Magic Resist by 10
Unresistable
Required

{{{TableLocations}}} {{{TableEra}}}



Levels 56 to 60

Level Icon Song Name Instrument Type Song Description Locations Era


 
56
 
Spellicon U.png
 Song of Highsun Wind Single Cancel Magic(9)

Cancel Magic(9)
Stun for 0.0 seconds
NPC: Gate / PC: Shadowstep
Daytime only
No

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
56
 
Spellicon G.png
 Song of Midnight Brass PB AE Fear(1)

Decrease Hitpoints by 8 per tick
Increase Movement Speed by 45%
Night time only
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
57
 
Spellicon R.png
 McVaxius' Rousing Rondo Brass Party Increase Attack Speed by 21% (L57) to 22% (L60)

Increase STR by 20 (L57) to 21 (L60)
Increase ATK by 13 (L57) to 14 (L60)
Increase Damage Shield by 8
Yes (except attack speed)

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
57
 
Spellicon D.png
 Cassindra's Insipid Ditty Stringed Single Decrease Mana by 15 per tick (L57) to 16 per tick (L60)

Decrease INT by 15 (L57) to 16 (L60)
Decrease WIS by 15 (L57) to 16 (L60)
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
58
 
Spellicon K.png
 Niv's Harmonic Singing Party Increase Absorb Magic Damage by 10

Increase AC by 24
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
58
 
Spellicon R.png
 Jonthan's Inspiration Singing Self Increase Attack Speed by 61% (L58) to 63% (L60)

Increase STR by 17 (L58) to 18 (L60)
Increase ATK by 15 (L58) to 16 (L60)
Yes (except attack speed)

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
59
 
Spellicon N.png
 Denon's Bereavement Stringed PB AE Increase Poison Counter by 4

Decrease Hitpoints by 30 per tick
Stun for 0.0 seconds
Decrease Magic Resist by 15
Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
59
 
Spellicon R.png
 Solon's Charismatic Concord Singing Party Increase CHA by 45

Yes

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
60
 
Spellicon K.png
 Kazumi's Note of Preservation Wind Party Invulnerability

Cooldown: 180 seconds
No

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
60
 
Spellicon C.png
 Angstlich's Assonance Brass Single Decrease Attack Speed by 31%

Decrease Hitpoints by 25 per tick
Duration: 60 Seconds
Cooldown: 12 Seconds
Yes (except attack speed)

Firiona Vie Kunark


 
60
 
Spellicon A.png
 Song: Composition of Ervaj Brass † Party Increase Haste v2 by 10%

Increase AC by 9 (L60) to 9 (L65)
Yes (except attack speed)

Unknown Velious



† Denotes Required Instrument

Skills

Combat Skills

Level Trained Skill Cap Until 50 Cap Above 50
1 No 1 Hand Blunt 200 225
1 No 1 Hand Slashing 200 225
1 No Bind Wound 150 200
1 No Defense 200 252
1 No Hand to Hand 100 100
1 No Offense 200 225
1 No Piercing 200 225
10 Yes Dodge 125 155
17 Yes Dual Wield 210 210
26 Yes Instill Doubt 100 100
53 Yes Parry 75 75
58 Yes Riposte 75 75

Musical Skills

Level Trained Skill Cap Until 50 Cap Above 50
1 No Singing 200 235
5 Yes Percussion 200 235
8 Yes String 200 235
11 Yes Brass 200 235
14 Yes Wind 200 235

Casting Skills

Level Trained Skill Cap Until 50 Cap Above 50
10 Yes Meditate 1 1

Miscellaneous Skills

Level Trained Skill Cap Until 50 Cap Above 50
1 No Alcohol Tolerance 200 200
1 No Beg 200 200
1 No Fishing 200 200
1 No Sense Heading 200 200
1 Yes Swimming 200 200
12 Yes Forage 55 55
17 Yes Sneak 75 75
20 Yes Sense Traps 75 75
24 Yes Safe Fall 40 40
25 Yes Hide 40 40
30 Yes Disarm Traps 100 100
35 Yes Track 100 100
40 Yes Pick Lock 100 100

Bard Song Merchants

North Freeport

  • Lysric Loresinger - Song: Chant of Battle, Song: Chords of Dissonance, Song: Hymn of Restoration, Jaxan's Jig O' Vigor, Song: Jonathan's Whistling Warsong, Song: Lyssa's Locating Lyric, Song: Selo's Accelerando
  • Inisis Trimpet - Song: Anthem de Arms, Song: Brusco's Boastful Bellow, Song: Chant of Battle, Song: Chords of Dissonance, Song: Denon's Desperate Dirge, Song: Denon's Disruptive Discord, Song: Denon's Dissension, Song: Fufil's Curtailing Chant, Song: Jonathan's Provocation, Song: Jonathan's Whistling Warsong, Song: Largo's Melodic Binding, McVaxius Berserker Crescendo, Song: Tuyen's Chant of Flame, Song: Tuyen's Chant of Frost, Song: Verses of Victory, Song: Vilia's Verses of Celerity

Kelethin

  • Beleth Streamfoot - Song: Chords of Dissonance, Song: Hymn of Restoration, Song: Jaxan's Jig o' Vigor, Song: Jonthan's Whistling Warsong, Song: Lyssa's Locating Lyric, Song: Selo's Accelerando
  • Astar Leafsinger - Song: Cassindra's Chorus of Clarity, Song: Hymn of Restoration, Song: Purifying Rhythms, Song: Psalm of Warmth, Song: Psalm of Purity , Song: Psalm of Cooling, Song: Niv's Melody of Preservation, Song: Psalm of Mystic Shielding, Song: Elemental Rhythms, Song: Guardian Rhythms, Song: Psalm of Vitality
  • Serilia Whistlewind - Song: Angstlich's Appalling Screech, Song: Cinda's Charismatic Carillon, Song: Crission's Pixie Strike, Song: Kelin's Lucid Lullaby, Song: Kelin's Lugubrious Lament, Song: Solon's Bravura, Song: Solon's Song of the Sirens, Song: Syvelian's Anti-Magic Aria

South Qeynos

  • Topala Xenem - Song: Alenia's Disenchanting Melody, Song: Cassindra's Chorus of Clarity, Song: Elemental Rhythms, Song: Guardian Rhythms, Song: Hymn of Restoration, Song: Niv's Melody of Preservation, Song: Psalm of Cooling, Song: Psalm of Mystic Shielding, Song: Psalm of Purity, Song: Psalm of Vitality, Song: Psalm of Warmth, Song: Purifying Rhythms
  • Lysric Loresinger - Song: Chant of Battle, Song: Chords of Dissonance, Song: Hymn of Restoration, Jaxan's Jig O' Vigor, Song: Jonathan's Whistling Warsong, Song: Lyssa's Locating Lyric, Song: Selo's Accelerando
  • Chalea Volesga - Song: Anthem de Arms, Song: Brusco's Boastful Bellow, Song: Chant of Battle, Song: Chords of Dissonance, Song: Denon's Desperate Dirge, Song: Denon's Disruptive Discord, Song: Denon's Dissension, Song: Fufil's Curtailing Chant, Song: Jonathan's Provocation, Song: Jonathan's Whistling Warsong, Song: Largo's Melodic Binding, McVaxius Berserker Crescendo, Song: Tuyen's Chant of Flame, Song: Tuyen's Chant of Frost, Song: Verses of Victory, Song: Vilia's Verses of Celerity

Erudin (Library)

  • Altrusan Belstince - Song: Cassindra's Elegy, Song: Lyssa's Cataloging Libretto, Song: Lyssa's Locating Lyric, Song: Lyssa's Solidarity of Vision, Song: Lyssa's Veracious Concord, Song: Psalm of Cooling, Song: Psalm of Warmth, Song: Shauri's Sonorous Clouding, Song: Shield of Song

Highkeep

  • Justin Rhymes - Song: Agilmente's Aria of Eagles, Song: Jaxan's Jig O' Vigor, Song: Melanie's Mellifluous Motion, Song: Selo's Accelerando, Song: Selo's Chords of Cessation, Song: Selo's Consonant Chain, Song: Tarew's Aquatic Ayre

Note: Instrument information marked with an (*) was pulled from an archive of EQ Casters Realm [1]. If you can confirm (or correct) this with in game information or experience, the help would be much appreciated.

Bard-Specific Quests


Velious:


Gearing

Class specific gear suggestions are cross listed on the Gear Reference page.

IMPORTANT - The "best" gear for a bard varies widely depending on what the bard is doing. The best drum and the best lute a bard can afford are the two single most important items a bard will ever need.

RAIDS - Almost all the time, a bard is best served in raids by wearing gear with the appropriate resists in every equipment slot possible. Bards provide HUGE resist boosts (and sometimes other songs) to their whole group, so it is crucial that the bard never be killed or feared by AE and expose his groupmates to the same. Most raid encounters require magic resist.

GROUPS - In experience groups, bards usually will be meleeing while singing 3+ different songs as needed. Different groups will need different songs (won't need haste when there is an enchanter, etc.). When doing this bards are probably best off in str, dex, hp, and ac gear. When a bard is pulling or doing CC, magic resist can be very helpful to avoid snare/root/blind/stun, and charisma can be important to helping with the success of lull.

SOLO - If a bard is AE kiting, getting hit probably means you are going to die no matter what gear you're wearing. Resist gear, especially magic resist, can help protect a bard from a death while pulling or if he accidentally picks up a caster and doesn't notice. When fear kiting, a bard again will want str, dex, hp, and AC gear (and perhaps charisma gear for lulls).

Consequently bards end up with multiple backpacks full of different gear they may need in any different situation. Tweaking which pieces of resist gear you wear in a fight where multiple resists are needed (for example, on Talendor) depends on how high your main resist (MR) can get. If you are at 400 MR at level 60 with buffs/gear/songs, you may consider swapping in great FR pieces in a few slots to bump up your FR without significantly increasing your chance of being feared.

Keep these things in mind when looking at the gear lists below, which are generally set up for a grouping or soloing bard.

Instrument Progression

Thanks to Grimmly Fireforge for first compiling this instrument progression list.

Vendor:

  • Percussion:
    Hand Drum
    Hand Drum
    Item 1152.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instrument: 18
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Mandolin
    Mandolin
    Item 551.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instruments: 20
    WT: 0.0 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Lute
    Lute
    Item 551.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Wooden Flute
    Wooden Flute
    Item 751.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instrument: 18
    WT: 0.5 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Brass:
    Horn
    Horn
    Item 594.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

Entry level:

  • Percussion:
    Mistmoore Battle Drums
    Mistmoore Battle Drums
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instrument: 21
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 21
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Minotaur Horn
    Minotaur Horn
    Item 807.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instruments: 20
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

    ,
    Scorpion Pincer
    Scorpion Pincer
    Item 807.png

    QUEST ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Brass:
    Horn
    Horn
    Item 594.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

Intermediate:

  • Percussion:
    Sharkskin Drum
    Sharkskin Drum
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instrument: 22
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Nostrolo Tambourine
    Nostrolo Tambourine
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO TRADE
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instrument: 22
    INT: +5
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 21
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Brahhms Horn
    Brahhms Horn
    Item 807.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instruments: 21
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

    ,
    Unicorn Horn
    Unicorn Horn
    Item 1137.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Charges: 5
    Wind Instrument: 22
    Effect: Purge (Any Slot, Casting Time: Instant)
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Brass:
    Horn
    Horn
    Item 594.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

High End:

  • Percussion:
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instruments: 24
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Kelin`s Seven Stringed Lute
    Kelin`s Seven Stringed Lute
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instruments: 24
    DEX: +9 CHA: +15 AGI: +9
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Lyssa`s Darkwood Piccolo
    Lyssa`s Darkwood Piccolo
    Item 751.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instrument: 24
    WT: 0.5 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Brass:
    McVaxius` Horn of War
    McVaxius` Horn of War
    Item 593.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 23
    DEX: +9 CHA: +15 INT: +9
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

Kunark High End:

  • Percussion:
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instruments: 24
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Lyran's Mystical Lute
    Lyran's Mystical Lute
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 25
    STR: +10 DEX: +10 CHA: +15 INT: +10
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Ervaj's Flute of Flight
    Ervaj's Flute of Flight
    Item 751.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Wind Instrument: 22
    STR: +8 STA: +10 CHA: +10 INT: +5
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Brass:
    Denon's Horn of Disaster
    Denon's Horn of Disaster
    Item 594.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Brass Instrument: 24
    STR: +5 CHA: +10 INT: +5 HP: +50
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • All:
    Singing Short Sword
    Singing Short Sword
    Item 882.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 26
    All Instrument Types: 18
    DMG: 16
    STR: +15 DEX: +10 STA: +5 CHA: +20 HP: +100
    SV FIRE: +10 SV DISEASE: +10 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +10 SV POISON: +10
    Required level of 46.
    Effect: Dance of the Blade (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 46
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    (Epic)

Velious High End:

  • Percussion:
    Drums of the Beast
    Drums of the Beast
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Percussion Instrument: 26
    Effect: Enduring Breath (Any Slot/Can Equip, Casting Time: Instant) WT: 1.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Strings:
    Lyran's Mystical Lute
    Lyran's Mystical Lute
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 25
    STR: +10 DEX: +10 CHA: +15 INT: +10
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Lute of the Howler
    Lute of the Howler
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Stringed Instrument: 22
    Effect: Illusion: Werewolf (Must Equip, Casting Time: 10.0) at Level 40
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Woodwind:
    Flute of the Sacred Glade
    Flute of the Sacred Glade
    Item 751.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instrument: 25
    CHA: +8 WIS: +4
    SV DISEASE: +10
    WT: 1.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Brass:
    Immaculate Shell Horn
    Immaculate Shell Horn
    Item 998.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 24
    STR: -8 CHA: +15
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

    ,
    Verlekarnorm's Horn of Disaster
    Verlekarnorm's Horn of Disaster
    Item 593.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Brass Instrument: 22
    AC: 50
    STA: +25
    Effect: Verlekarnorm's Disaster (Any Slot/Can Equip, Casting Time: 15.0) at Level 50
    WT: 5.0 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • All:
    Singing Short Sword
    Singing Short Sword
    Item 882.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 26
    All Instrument Types: 18
    DMG: 16
    STR: +15 DEX: +10 STA: +5 CHA: +20 HP: +100
    SV FIRE: +10 SV DISEASE: +10 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +10 SV POISON: +10
    Required level of 46.
    Effect: Dance of the Blade (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 46
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    (Epic)

Armor/Weapons

Pre-Planar

  • Ears -
    Opalline Earring
    Opalline Earring
    Item 544.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: EAR
    AC: 2
    CHA: +5
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Fingers -
    Golden Star Ruby Ring
    Golden Star Ruby Ring
    Item 1061.png

    Slot: FINGER
    DEX: +7 CHA: +5
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Electrum Star Ruby Ring
    Electrum Star Ruby Ring
    Item 1061.png

    Slot: FINGER
    DEX: +5 CHA: +7
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
    Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
    Item 1060.png

    Slot: FINGER
    AC: 5
    HP: +55
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Neck -
    Cape of Midnight Mist
    Cape of Midnight Mist
    Item 656.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: NECK
    AC: 2
    STR: +5
    SV MAGIC: +7
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

    ,
    A Gypsy Medallion
    A Gypsy Medallion
    Item 566.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: NECK
    AC: 2
    CHA: +9
    SV DISEASE: +10
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Head -
    Crested Helm
    Crested Helm
    Item 745.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 10
    STR: +6 CHA: +3
    WT: 5.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL except IKS

    ,
    Blackened Iron Crown
    Blackened Iron Crown
    Item 523.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 5
    STR: +5
    SV FIRE: +5 SV DISEASE: +5 SV COLD: +5 SV MAGIC: +5 SV POISON: +5
    WT: 6.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL except DRU NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Skull-shaped Barbute
    Skull-shaped Barbute
    Item 746.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 13
    HP: +35
    SV MAGIC: +10
    WT: 5.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD BRD
    Race: ALL except IKS

    ,
    Executioners Hood
    Executioners Hood
    Item 664.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 5
    STR: +4 DEX: +9
    WT: 0.2 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD MNK BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Face -
    Mask of Deception
    Mask of Deception
    Item 771.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: FACE
    AC: 4
    CHA: +13
    SV MAGIC: +7
    Effect: Illusion: Dark Elf (Any Slot/Can Equip, Casting Time: 6.0) at Level 15
    WT: 0.4 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD ROG
    Race: ALL except ERU HIE TRL OGR IKS

    ,
    Leering Mask
    Leering Mask
    Item 771.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: FACE
    AC: 3
    DEX: +3
    WT: 0.4 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Dented Brass Mask
    Dented Brass Mask
    Item 772.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: FACE
    AC: 4
    STR: +3
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL except DRU NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

  • Chest -
    Lambent Breastplate
    Lambent Breastplate
    Item 624.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: CHEST
    AC: 20
    STA: +5 CHA: +1 HP: +25
    WT: 5.8 Size: LARGE
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

    ,
    Mithril Breastplate
    Mithril Breastplate
    Item 624.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: CHEST
    AC: 17
    AGI: +15 HP: +30
    WT: 10.0 Size: LARGE
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL except IKS

  • Arms -
    Mithril Vambraces
    Mithril Vambraces
    Item 623.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: ARMS
    AC: 10
    STR: +7
    SV MAGIC: +5
    WT: 3.7 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL except IKS

    ,
    Lambent Vambraces
    Lambent Vambraces
    Item 622.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: ARMS
    AC: 11
    CHA: +1
    SV FIRE: +2 SV DISEASE: +2 SV COLD: +2 SV MAGIC: +2 SV POISON: +2
    WT: 3.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Back -
    Hooded Black Cloak
    Hooded Black Cloak
    Item 842.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: BACK
    AC: 10
    STR: +5 HP: +45
    WT: 2.5 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Cloak of Shadows
    Cloak of Shadows
    Item 657.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: BACK
    AC: 12
    DEX: +13
    SV DISEASE: +10
    WT: 0.0 Size: LARGE
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Waist -
    Troll-Hide Belt
    Troll-Hide Belt
    Item 560.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WAIST
    AC: 5
    STR: +5 STA: +5
    WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Thick Banded Belt
    Thick Banded Belt
    Item 549.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WAIST
    AC: 8
    STR: +15
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Flowing Black Silk Sash
    Flowing Black Silk Sash
    Item 938.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: WAIST
    Haste: +21%
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Shoulders -
    Gilded Cloth
    Gilded Cloth
    Item 664.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SHOULDERS
    AC: 3
    STR: +5 AGI: +9
    WT: 0.3 Size: SMALL
    Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Crested Spaulders
    Crested Spaulders
    Item 798.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SHOULDERS
    AC: 11
    STA: +6
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Carnal Pauldrons
    Carnal Pauldrons
    Item 798.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: SHOULDERS
    AC: 9
    DEX: +7 MANA: +15
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Wrists -
    Hero Bracers
    Hero Bracers
    Item 516.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 9
    STR: +10
    SV DISEASE: +5 SV POISON: +5
    WT: 4.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD MNK BRD ROG
    Race: HUM BAR ERU ELF HIE DEF HEF

    ,
    Granite Bracer
    Granite Bracer
    Item 671.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 5
    STR: +4 STA: +7
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL except IKS

    ,
    Runed Mithril Bracer
    Runed Mithril Bracer
    Item 671.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 4
    STR: +3 WIS: +5
    WT: 2.3 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL except IKS

  • Legs -
    Drake-hide Leggings
    Drake-hide Leggings
    Item 635.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: LEGS
    AC: 5
    DEX: +5 CHA: +5
    WT: 0.1 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Silver-Plated Leggings
    Silver-Plated Leggings
    Item 540.png

    Slot: LEGS
    AC: 10
    STR: +3 AGI: +5
    WT: 5.5 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG SHM
    Race: ALL except IKS

  • Hands -
    Lambent Gauntlets
    Lambent Gauntlets
    Item 531.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: HANDS
    AC: 12
    DEX: +5 CHA: +1
    WT: 2.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

    ,
    Charred Gauntlets
    Charred Gauntlets
    Item 846.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: HANDS
    AC: 7
    DEX: +3 INT: +5
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL SHD BRD
    Race: ALL except IKS

    ,
    Dark Mail Gauntlets
    Dark Mail Gauntlets
    Item 530.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: HANDS
    AC: 10
    DEX: +5 MANA: +50
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Elf-Hide Gloves
    Elf-Hide Gloves
    Item 636.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: HANDS
    AC: 4
    DEX: +5 AGI: +5
    WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Feet -
    Kobold-Hide Boots
    Kobold-hide Boots
    Item 525.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: FEET
    AC: 5
    AGI: +3 HP: +10
    WT: 2.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Dwarven Work Boots
    Dwarven Work Boots
    Item 779.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: FEET
    AC: 8
    STR: +3 DEX: +5
    WT: 5.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: ALL except NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

  • Primary -
    Runed Falchion
    Runed Falchion
    Item 1169.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 34
    DMG: 11
    WT: 2.5 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD DRU BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Secondary -
    Sharkjaw Cutlass
    Sharkjaw Cutlass
    Item 1168.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 32
    DMG: 10
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: WAR PAL RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Range -
    Dragoon Dirk
    Dragoon Dirk
    Item 574.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: RANGE PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: Piercing Atk Delay: 23
    DMG: 6
    DEX: +2
    SV MAGIC: +3
    WT: 2.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL except CLR PAL DRU MNK SHM
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Runed Bone Fork
    Runed Bone Fork
    Item 742.png

    LORE ITEM
    Slot: RANGE PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: Piercing Atk Delay: 29
    DMG: 5
    SV FIRE: +10 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +10
    WT: 4.5 Range: 50 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: WAR RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Instruments -
    Mistmoore Battle Drums
    Mistmoore Battle Drums
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instrument: 21
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Lute of the Gypsy Princess
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instrument: 21
    WT: 0.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Horn
    Horn
    Item 594.png

    Slot: SECONDARY
    Brass Instrument: 20
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Unicorn Horn
    Unicorn Horn
    Item 1137.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Charges: 5
    Wind Instrument: 22
    Effect: Purge (Any Slot, Casting Time: Instant)
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL


Planar

  • Ears -
    Black Sapphire Electrum Earring
    Black Sapphire Electrum Earring
    Item 1042.png

    Slot: EAR
    AC: 2
    HP: +35 MANA: +25
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Fingers -
    Djarns Amethyst Ring
    Djarns Amethyst Ring
    Item 612.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: FINGER
    AGI: +9 HP: +80
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
    Platinum Fire Wedding Ring
    Item 1060.png

    Slot: FINGER
    AC: 5
    HP: +55
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Neck -
    Fae Amulet
    Fae Amulet
    Item 1043.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: NECK
    Charges: 4
    AC: 5
    DEX: +4 STA: +4 HP: +50
    SV DISEASE: +10 SV POISON: +10
    Effect: Healing (Must Equip, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 45
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Cape of Midnight Mist
    Cape of Midnight Mist
    Item 656.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: NECK
    AC: 2
    STR: +5
    SV MAGIC: +7
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Black Sapphire Platinum Necklace
    Black Sapphire Platinum Necklace
    Item 1043.png

    Slot: NECK
    HP: +55 MANA: +55
    WT: 0.1 Size: TINY
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Head -
    Crown of King Tranix
    Crown of King Tranix
    Item 523.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 13
    CHA: +15
    SV MAGIC: +20
    Effect: Serpent Sight (Worn)
    WT: 1.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Imbrued Platemail Helm
    Imbrued Platemail Helm
    Item 746.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: HEAD
    AC: 16
    CHA: +9 WIS: +9
    SV FIRE: +10
    WT: 4.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Face -
    Mask of the Songbird
    Mask of the Songbird
    Item 771.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: FACE
    AC: 6
    STR: +3 DEX: +3 STA: +3 CHA: +3 WIS: +3 INT: +3 AGI: +3
    SV FIRE: +4 SV DISEASE: +4 SV COLD: +4 SV MAGIC: +4 SV POISON: +4
    WT: 0.5 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Chest -
    Imbrued Platemail Breastplate
    Imbrued Platemail Breastplate
    Item 624.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: CHEST
    AC: 29
    STR: +9 DEX: +13 CHA: +9
    SV DISEASE: +10
    WT: 7.5 Size: LARGE
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Arms -
    Imbrued Platemail Vambraces
    Imbrued Platemail Vambraces
    Item 622.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: ARMS
    AC: 16
    INT: +9
    SV POISON: +10
    WT: 4.9 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Back -
    Cloak of Flames
    Cloak of Flames
    Item 658.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: BACK
    AC: 10
    DEX: +9 AGI: +9 HP: +50
    SV FIRE: +15
    Haste: +36%
    WT: 0.1 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Cloak of Shadows
    Cloak of Shadows
    Item 657.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: BACK
    AC: 12
    DEX: +13
    SV DISEASE: +10
    WT: 0.0 Size: LARGE
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Waist -
    Bone-Clasped Girdle
    Bone-Clasped Girdle
    Item 718.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WAIST
    AC: 4
    STR: +7 DEX: +7 STA: +7 HP: +75 MANA: +75
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: CLR DRU BRD SHM NEC WIZ MAG ENC
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Runed Bolster Belt
    Runed Bolster Belt
    Item 563.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: WAIST
    AC: 5
    STR: +10 DEX: +10 STA: +10
    Haste: +31%
    WT: 0.1 Size: SMALL
    Class: ALL
    Race: ALL

  • Shoulders -
    Mantle of the Songweaver
    Mantle of the Songweaver
    Item 668.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: SHOULDERS
    Charges: 9
    AC: 9
    STR: +7 DEX: +7 CHA: +5 AGI: +5
    SV MAGIC: +5
    Effect: Fury (Must Equip, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 45
    WT: 2.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Wrists -
    Hero Bracers
    Hero Bracers
    Item 516.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 9
    STR: +10
    SV DISEASE: +5 SV POISON: +5
    WT: 4.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: WAR CLR PAL RNG SHD MNK BRD ROG
    Race: HUM BAR ERU ELF HIE DEF HEF

    ,
    Imbrued Platemail Bracer
    Imbrued Platemail Bracer
    Item 516.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: WRIST
    AC: 11
    DEX: +3 INT: +3 HP: +10
    WT: 3.0 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Legs -
    Imbrued Platemail Greaves
    Imbrued Platemail Greaves
    Item 540.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: LEGS
    AC: 16
    STR: +5 STA: +9 AGI: +9
    SV MAGIC: +10
    WT: 5.6 Size: LARGE
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Hands -
    Imbrued Platemail Gauntlets
    Imbrued Platemail Gauntlets
    Item 531.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: HANDS
    AC: 14
    DEX: +5 WIS: +5 HP: +10
    WT: 3.8 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Feet -
    Imbrued Platemail Boots
    Imbrued Platemail Boots
    Item 524.png

    MAGIC ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: FEET
    AC: 16
    STR: +5 STA: +9
    SV COLD: +10
    WT: 4.9 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: HUM ELF HEF

  • Primary -
    Harmonic Spear
    Harmonic Spear
    Item 776.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Skill: Piercing Atk Delay: 21
    DMG: 10
    STR: +5 DEX: +5 CHA: +5
    Effect: Chant of Battle (Combat, Casting Time: Instant) at Level 45
    WT: 3.5 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Secondary -
    Evensong
    Evensong
    Item 741.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: RANGE PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: 1H Blunt Atk Delay: 25
    DMG: 11
    WT: 3.0 Range: 50 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Six Note Blade
    Six Note Blade
    Item 1170.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: 1H Slashing Atk Delay: 25
    DMG: 11
    WT: 3.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

  • Range -
    Runed Bone Fork
    Runed Bone Fork
    Item 742.png

    LORE ITEM
    Slot: RANGE PRIMARY SECONDARY
    Skill: Piercing Atk Delay: 29
    DMG: 5
    SV FIRE: +10 SV COLD: +10 SV MAGIC: +10
    WT: 4.5 Range: 50 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: WAR RNG SHD BRD ROG
    Race: ALL

  • Instruments -
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Selo`s Drums of the March
    Item 1152.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Percussion Instruments: 24
    WT: 0.5 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Kelin`s Seven Stringed Lute
    Kelin`s Seven Stringed Lute
    Item 551.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Stringed Instruments: 24
    DEX: +9 CHA: +15 AGI: +9
    WT: 0.6 Size: SMALL
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Denon's Horn of Disaster
    Denon's Horn of Disaster
    Item 594.png

    MAGIC ITEM LORE ITEM NO DROP
    Slot: PRIMARY
    Brass Instrument: 24
    STR: +5 CHA: +10 INT: +5 HP: +50
    WT: 2.0 Size: MEDIUM
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL

    ,
    Lyssa`s Darkwood Piccolo
    Lyssa`s Darkwood Piccolo
    Item 751.png

    MAGIC ITEM
    Slot: SECONDARY
    Wind Instrument: 24
    WT: 0.5 Size: TINY
    Class: BRD
    Race: ALL


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FAQ

Q: I've heard that Shauri's Sonorous Clouding eventually (at higher skill levels) acts as invisibility to undead as well. Is this true?

A: No, this is not necessarily true; however, it will work on some undead mobs, but these are few and far between. Shauri's Sonorous Clouding will never work as a reliable Invisibility to Undead.


Q: Is there a way to hot key a bards instruments so you dont have to go into the Persona screen to switch them?

A: Yes. First, get three open inventory slots (With no bags on those slots). Have your weapons equipped, and put two instruments in the empty inventory slots. Leave one of the slots empty. Now, go to a free hotkey page. An easy way to do this is by pressing shift+6, which will take you to the sixth page. Move your mouse pointer to the "Melee 1" slot in your inventory screen. Click and hold over the slot until the button pops up and is on your cursor. Drag the cursor over to the first hotkey slot in the bottom left of your screen. Position the cursor so the top left of the button is in the middle of the hotkey slot, and click your mouse once to set that slot to Melee 1. Repeat this process for Melee 2, the two instrument inventory slots, and the empty inventory slot. You will now be able to switch easily between weapons and instruments, without going to the Persona screen.


Q: Why can't I improve my brass skill with a Minotaur Horn?

A: The Minotaur Horn is actually a wind instrument.


Q: What is "Twisting" and how is it done?

A: Twisting, or Weaving, is the act of maintaining two or more song effects at one time. Here is how it is done: Start singing a song. After approximately 3 seconds, the song message will show, i.e. "Your feet move faster." At this time, immediately stop the song (DO NOT cancel the buff by clicking on the icon in your Effects pane; instead, click anywhere in the memorized spells pane or type /stopsong), and start another one. After another three seconds, you will get that spell message. Then you stop that song, and either begin song one again, or if you are quick enough, start a third song before repeating the rotation. Using this method, you can have three song effects on at all times, and with a near perfect connection, sometimes almost four songs. As you grow used to the timing, you will be able to stop your song even before the message for it pops up, and still get the effects from the song.

Macros make twisting easier. Here is a sample macro you can use to get you started.

/stopsong
/pause 29, /cast 1
/stopsong
/cast 2

Q: At what levels do my songs get better?

A: Many bard songs get more powerful as you level. Exactly how often the song gets better is dependant on that particular song. For example, Hymn of Restoration gets better every sixth level, and Brusco's Boastful Bellow gets better every other level.


Q: Some players claim that Jaxon's Jig of Vigor, the level 3 song, increases mana regeneration for casters grouped with the singing bard. Is this true?

A: No, this is not true. The song will, at times, cause it to appear that the caster is gaining additional mana, but this is actually a bug caused by a speed up in the client refresh rate.


Q: I have a very high charisma. What songs will this help with?

A: Charisma will help with the bard's mind affecting songs, specifically: Kellin's Lugubrious Lament, Cinda's Charismatic Carillion, Kellin's Lucid Lullaby, Angstilch's Apalling Screech, Solon's Song of the Sirens, Crission's Pixie Strike, Solon's Bewitching Bravura, Song of Twilight, and Song of Midnight.


Q: Why are the effects of Singing Steel armor the same as or worse than abilities already granted to bards when other classes get useful effects or "new abilies" from theirs?

A: Part of the reason for this is the fact that bards can cast spells while running. This means that while casting a spell from an object, there is nothing that can interrupt the bard's casting. For this reason, many potentially useful spell effects could be overpowering for a bard.


Q: I have heard rumors that the bards charming song can charm pets. Are these rumors true?

A: In a duel with a pet caster they can, but otherwise no.


Q: Does Selo's stack with J.Boots or Spirit of Wolf/Spirit of Scale?

A: Yes and no. While Selo's and another run speed buff can both be in effect at the same time, you will only get the speed benefit of the faster of the two, not both.


Q: Does the Hymn of Restoration cause a druid's regen spell to wear off quicker? A druid told me that the Hymn's effects stacked with his regen spell but that when the song stopped playing his regen spell was taken off as well.

A: No, Hymn of Restoration will not decrease the duration of other regeneration spells, such as Regeneration/Chloroplast/Regrowth.


Q: Looking at the Creation Guide for the Bard, I noticed that they get a lot of skills at Level 1. A lot of those skills are not available to me, particularly in the area of languages. How can I learn these?

A: You don't have all languages available to train at your guild at level 1. As you progress in levels, more languages become available to practice. But, you can also learn languages by grouping with someone with the specific language you want to learn, and has a high skill in it. If they talk enough, your skill improves. You don't have to add a practice point in a language to be able to learn it.


Q: Is it true the level 5 speed song gets faster every five levels?

A: Actually, Selo's Accelerando gets faster with every level.


Q: Where can I find a wind instrument for some of my songs?

A: You should be able to buy a Flute and/or a Minotaur Horn at any standard bard guild. Both of these will work as a wind instrument.

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