The Next Alternate Class? (Patreon)

Got bored, and started working on something new! 

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This is a very early draft of an Alternate Bard Class, so don't get too attached to anything here as things are likely to change.

I've always thought that the Bard had untapped potential, but their power budget as a class is limited by the fact that they are full spellcasters. So, I'm working on a half-caster Bard with a much greater emphasis on Bardic Inspiration, party support, and social support.

I'm really excited about their Countersong ability! Is it too strong? Or, is it just powerful enough to be a class-defining feature and carve out a niche for Bards as the ultimate anti-mage? I've also brought Magical Secrets down to levels where it will actually be used in games (don't get used to eldritch blast being a choice).

Bardic Traditions have replaced Colleges (such an odd nomenclature choice), and with subclass features at 5th (and eventually 11th and 15th level) I'll be able to do some very cool and powerful things depending on the theme. Loremasters, aka College of Lore, can lean into Bardic Inspiration and Magical Secrets, while the Skald can get Extra Attack and become a true martial Bard!

Oh, I've also made Vicious Mockery a much better option!

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Am I way off-base with this?

Does anyone care about Bards other than me?

Let me know in the comments!

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~laserllama