Summary
RPGs have always featured a large number of different classes for players to choose from. As one of the biggest RPGs,Baldur’s Gate 3allows players to pick from numerous classes, with further additional subclasses to decide between. One of the classes is the bard, a class adept in musical proficiency, support, and dialogue.
As ever with popular games, mods will inevitably be made for it.Baldur’s Gate 3has risen in prominence as one of the most heavily modded games, and the bard class is no exception with new additions made for it. Ranging from mods that customize the class identity of a bard, to mods that introduce entirely new subclasses, there are some great mods that bard players can enjoy.
7Feat Every Level and Optional Spell Slots
A Way To Make Characters More Powerful
Spell slotsand feats are an incredibly important part ofBaldur’s Gate 3. This mod may not be unique to just bards but can be a useful addition given they are one of the classes to use spell slots.
It is a bit of a cheat mod, but having additional spell slots and feats can be a fun tool to play with.
The extra spell slots can make a bard even more powerful, given that they regularly use spells as a part of their gameplay. The bonus feats can further make bard even more overpowered to breeze their way through Faerûn.
6Perform Voice (Music) - Sing The Bard Songs
A Way To Use Vocals When Performing
A great feature of the bard is the ability to perform musical pieces with the different instruments found in the game. However, themusical performancesare all instrumental without voices.
This mod changes that by allowing characters to sing along to some of the songs they are playing.
Unfortunately, not all songs have vocals yet, on Sing for Me and The Power. Even so, it is a nice change that can allow for a more immersive experience of playing a bard; supposedly someone who has a knack for vocals.
5Magical Musical Instruments
A Mod To Help The Musical Performances Of Bards
A main aspect of playing as a bard is the ability to play musical performances withdifferent instruments.Magical Musical Instrumentsis a mod to further help this class identity, changing the instruments to allow for more musical freedom.
The instruments have dye support, allowing any bards to color coordinate them with their apparel, which, let’s be honest, is the true endgame of video games. Some new instruments are also added, allowing characters without musical proficiency to join performances and play along.
4Bard Unleashed - Fortune Favors The Bard
A More Powerful Version Of Bard
Sometimes it can be fun to just easily dismantle any opponents. TheBard Unleashedmod does somewhat exactly that, as it changes the bard to be a more powerful and stronger version of the class.
The mod changes bard so they have access to multiple feats,proficiency in different armor, and actions from other classes, just to name a few additions. It allows a bard to have bonus magical secrets, and abilities from the paladin, such as Lay on Hands, and Divine Sense. Overall, it is a mod that generally buffs the bard to be unabashedly powerful.
3Bard Subclass - College Of Eloquence
Fighting With Words
One of the main features of bard is their silver tongue and dexterous wordplay. TheCollege of Eloquencemod introduces a subclass that focuses onthe dialogueand language aspect of bards, with abilities involving such.
College of Eloquence bards receive an ability that allows them to talk to anyone and anything, be it animals or the deceased. Bardic Inspiration has also been changed, with features that can prove extremely powerful. There are additional abilities in the mod that are involved with the new Bardic Inspiration. And of course, College of Eloquence bards have increased proficiency in dialogue, being able to ease past most persuasion or deception checks as any roll lower than a nine becomes a ten.
2Bard Subclass - College Of Creation
Wielding The Power Of Creation
Adding on top of the already present subclasses inBaldur’s Gate 3is theCollege of Creationsubclass mod. Themed around the cosmic and creation of existence, while still maintaining bard influences, the College of Creation introduces brand-new abilities.
One of the main abilities of the mod is the Pillar of Creation,growing at certain levels, bringing its own boons to the party, and influencing other actions of the College of Creation subclass. Another main aspect is the Animating Performance, creating a weapon that will fight alongside the player, slowing enemies and hastening allies.
1College Of Spirits Bard Subclass
A Subclass Dealing In The Occult
With a universe as big asDungeons and Dragons, not every subclass made it intoBaldur’s Gate 3. Thankfully, some mods add these absent subclasses for players to try out.
TheCollege of Spiritssubclass is an occult-themed subclass that usesspooky and spiritual spellsto progress through the game. There are numerous new spells added, along with animations and sounds. Some spells are of the damaging variety, while others offer support and utility. While these may be typical of bard, they are unique spells with a spirit aesthetic; great for anyone who wants another undead-themed subclass.
