Bard - Revision history

SURIAL: Removed the line about 'heavy armor will impact their spell casting abilities' - That goes for _all_ professions, and the other semis do not have that line in their intro paragraph. Of all the semis, rangers are 'worst' at armor right now, not bards, so that makes it extra strange.

2026-05-16T22:43:59Z

Removed the line about 'heavy armor will impact their spell casting abilities' - That goes for _all_ professions, and the other semis do not have that line in their intro paragraph. Of all the semis, rangers are 'worst' at armor right now, not bards, so that makes it extra strange.

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	'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering~~. Heavy armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities~~.		'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering.

	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

ZHOUY1: Removed Combat Maneuvers section as the list is outdated and current information will always be on the skill page. Added info for instruments and bard guild. Cleaned up other expired links.

2025-10-02T15:19:17Z

Removed Combat Maneuvers section as the list is outdated and current information will always be on the skill page. Added info for instruments and bard guild. Cleaned up other expired links.

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 Bards have the unique [[Purification Song]] ability, increasing the value of gems and potentially turning them into magic-receptive orb gems. Be warned that purification process is potentially dangerous and can cause the gem to explode in your hand!
-=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===
+=== Instrument Mastery ===
 {{main|Instrument learning}}
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 All professions can [[PLAY]] musical instruments, but only bards are capable of mastering the art.
-==Resources==
+== Bard Guild ==
-=====Guides=====
+===== Guides =====
-* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
+* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]]
 * [[Comprehensive Bard Guide]]
 * [[Archales' bard guide|Archales' Bard Guide]]
-* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140722051546/http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide] (via Internet Archive)
 {{Bard}}

ZHOUY1: /* Professional Highlights */ Add highlights for purification and bardic luck talisman service.

2024-03-05T02:23:15Z

Professional Highlights: Add highlights for purification and bardic luck talisman service.

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	If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.		If you are skilled enough and use the appropriate keywords, something of the item's nature will be revealed to you.

			=== Gem Purification ===

			Bards have the unique [[Purification Song]] ability, increasing the value of gems and potentially turning them into magic-receptive orb gems. Be warned that purification process is potentially dangerous and can cause the gem to explode in your hand!

			=== Bardic Luck Talismans ===

			Upon reaching Level 30, Bards can create [[Song of Luck (1006)#Bard Service - Luck Talismans\|Bardic Luck Talismans]], which when worn give a chance of rerolling a combat roll for a better result. These talismans may be worn by anyone, and can be improved by the Bard up to six tiers by consuming the Bardic Inspiration [[resource]]. Bardic Inspiration is accumulated automatically each week as the Bard gains experience.

	=== Instruments ===		=== Instruments ===

GS4-OSCURO at 16:43, 7 December 2020

2020-12-07T16:43:47Z

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	\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2		\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2
	\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2		\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2
	\| SAcost = 3/10 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/6 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/5 \| EMCranks = 1
	\| MMCcost = 0/6 \| MMCranks = 1		\| MMCcost = 0/5 \| MMCranks = 1
	\| SMCcost = 0/12 \| SMCranks = 1		\| SMCcost = 0/15 \| SMCranks = 1
	\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2		\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2
	\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1		\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1

WHIGHTCNIGHT: /* Guides */ added link to Comprehensive Bard Guide

2018-05-17T15:09:41Z

Guides: added link to Comprehensive Bard Guide

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)		* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
			* [[Comprehensive Bard Guide]]
	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]		* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]		* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

VANKRASN39: /* Guides */ remove link

2017-11-24T04:17:30Z

Guides: remove link

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)		* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
	* [[Guides by Whirlin: Two Hander, One Hander, Archer, Pure, Two Weapon Bard Guide]]
	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]		* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]		* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

PFLATS: /* Combat Maneuvers */

2017-01-27T00:49:10Z

Combat Maneuvers

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	== Combat Maneuvers ==		== Combat Maneuvers ==
	Bards also have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]]. ~~None~~ of which are exclusive to the bard profession.		Bards also have the ability to train in the following [[combat maneuvers]], none of which are exclusive to the bard profession.

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KITHUS: /* Resources */

2016-09-07T12:08:55Z

Resources

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	==Resources==		==Resources==
⚫	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
⚫	* [[Guides by Whirlin: Two Hander, One Hander, Archer, Pure, Two Weapon Bard Guide]]
⚫	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
⚫	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

	=====Officials Folders=====		=====Officials Folders=====
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	**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Bards/Instruments/view Instruments]		**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Bards/Instruments/view Instruments]
	**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Bards/Loresinging/view Loresinging]		**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Bards/Loresinging/view Loresinging]


			=====Guides=====
		⚫	* [[A beginner's guide to playing a bard\|A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Bard]] (work-in-progress)
		⚫	* [[Guides by Whirlin: Two Hander, One Hander, Archer, Pure, Two Weapon Bard Guide]]
		⚫	* [[Archales' bard guide\|Archales' Bard Guide]]
		⚫	* [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laplante/gemstone/bardguide.html Loresinging and Purifying Gems Guide]

	{{Bard}}		{{Bard}}

VANKRASN39: add mental to intro

2016-03-24T15:23:24Z

add mental to intro

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	'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with [[elemental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering. Heavy armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities.		'''Bards''' are semi-spell users who combine skill at arms with a hybrid of [[elemental]] and [[mental]] magic. Their [[Bard Base\|song spells]] allow them to enhance not only their own skills in combat, but those of all in their party. Bards are also masters of lore, adept at revealing the secrets of magic items. Nearly as versatile as [[Rangers]], Bards are somewhat more adept at using magical devices, but less so at physical skills, such as combat or maneuvering. Heavy armor will restrict their spellcasting abilities.

	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

ZHOUY1: Added image.

2015-08-05T18:03:39Z

Added image.

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	{{profession		{{profession
			\| [[File:Small_bard.jpg]]
	\| name = Bard		\| name = Bard
	\| type = [[Elemental]]/[[Mental]] [[Semi]]		\| type = [[Elemental]]/[[Mental]] [[Semi]]

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	\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2		\| AScost = 0/4 \| ASranks = 2
	\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2		\| MIUcost = 0/4 \| MIUranks = 2
	\| SAcost = 3/10 \| SAranks = 1		\| SAcost = 4/1 \| SAranks = 2
	\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2		\| HPcost = 0/5 \| HPranks = 2
	\| EMCcost = 0/6 \| EMCranks = 1		\| EMCcost = 0/5 \| EMCranks = 1
	\| MMCcost = 0/6 \| MMCranks = 1		\| MMCcost = 0/5 \| MMCranks = 1
	\| SMCcost = 0/12 \| SMCranks = 1		\| SMCcost = 0/15 \| SMCranks = 1
	\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2		\| SRcost = 0/17 \| SRranks = 2
	\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1		\| ELcost = 0/8 \| ELranks = 1