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GS4-XERAPHINA at 14:52, 3 November 2024

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 *[[Purification Song (1004)]]:  Another important skill for a bard wanting to make some extra silver.  If anyone has a good purification guide I would like to add it here.
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CLTIDBALL: /* TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities */ - spelling fix

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TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities: - spelling fix

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	===TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities===		===TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities===
	The discrete training of the TWC bard is similar to that of the other melee builds. Priority should be given to 25 ranks of Telepathy lore and 50 ranks of [[Armor Use]]. Then spells should be taken up to 1020 and 430. Unfortunately, while air lore is almost as important to the TWC bard as it is to the Sword/~~Bard~~ bard, there is simply no room for it in the core build. After spells, air lore should be a priority unless the bard desperately needs some climbing and/or swimming.		The discrete training of the TWC bard is similar to that of the other melee builds. Priority should be given to 25 ranks of Telepathy lore and 50 ranks of [[Armor Use]]. Then spells should be taken up to 1020 and 430. Unfortunately, while air lore is almost as important to the TWC bard as it is to the Sword/Board bard, there is simply no room for it in the core build. After spells, air lore should be a priority unless the bard desperately needs some climbing and/or swimming.

	==The Pure Bard==		==The Pure Bard==

TGILLTAP: /* Race and Stat Considerations */

2021-09-15T19:07:49Z

Race and Stat Considerations

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	=Race and Stat Considerations=		=Race and Stat Considerations=

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	! width=80px \| [[Aura]] \|\| width=80px \| [[Logic]] \|\| width=80px \| [[Intuition]] \|\| width=80px \| [[Wisdom]] \|\| width=80px \| [[Influence]] \|\| width=80px \| Total
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	\| '''[[Sylvankind]]''' \|\|0\|\|0\|\|10\|\|5\|\|-5\|\|5\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|+15
	\|}

	==AgiDex==		==AgiDex==

SPYRIDONM3: /* Training */ Updated armor use requirements for augmented chain

2021-04-20T19:15:56Z

Training: Updated armor use requirements for augmented chain

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	==Common Discrete Training==		==Common Discrete Training==
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*50 Ranks [[Climbing]]		*50 Ranks [[Climbing]]
	*50 Ranks [[Swimming]]		*50 Ranks [[Swimming]]
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	===Polearm Bard Discrete Training===		===Polearm Bard Discrete Training===
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]		*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]
	*1x [[Perception]]		*1x [[Perception]]
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	Start with the 25 ranks of [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]. Telepathy will increase spellsong duration by 2 seconds per rank. At low levels, this increased spellsong duration is the greatest benefit you can get from your spare training points. In addition you have the AS bonus Telepathy gives for [[1007]].		Start with the 25 ranks of [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]. Telepathy will increase spellsong duration by 2 seconds per rank. At low levels, this increased spellsong duration is the greatest benefit you can get from your spare training points. In addition you have the AS bonus Telepathy gives for [[1007]].

	As bards can only single in Mental Lores, you will likely find yourself with extra points beyond this. These other points should be used for [[Armor Use]] up to 60 ranks. The impacts of armor make maximizing your armor early on the best thing you can do for your survivability. 60 ranks in Armor will train off as much as you can for RT, Maneuver, and Bard Hinderance for Augmented Chain (ASG15).		As bards can only single in Mental Lores, you will likely find yourself with extra points beyond this. These other points should be used for [[Armor Use]] up to 50 ranks. The impacts of armor make maximizing your armor early on the best thing you can do for your survivability. Fifty ranks in Armor will train off as much as you can for RT, Maneuver, and Bard Hinderance for Augmented Chain (ASG15).

	These goals will take most bards into their 40s level wise. After this, powering in spell research until you unlock both 1020 and 430 will be the most efficient use of TPs.		These goals will take most bards into their 40s level wise. After this, powering in spell research until you unlock both 1020 and 430 will be the most efficient use of TPs.
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	===Sword and Board Bard Discrete Training===		===Sword and Board Bard Discrete Training===
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*25 Ranks in [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]		*25 Ranks in [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]
	*[[Elemental Mana Control]]		*[[Elemental Mana Control]]
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	===Sword and Board Discrete Training Priorities===		===Sword and Board Discrete Training Priorities===
	Most of the training is similar between the polearm and sword/board builds. This build has the same overall prioritization in the Discrete training, 25 Telepathy, 60 armor, spells to 1020 and 430. The 1x Air Lore is part of the Core Training for sword/board due to the relative strength of sonic shield, and the reliance on air flares from a sonic weapon for kill speed. Therefore, it will take longer to get the telepathy ranks than it does for the polearm build.		Most of the training is similar between the polearm and sword/board builds. This build has the same overall prioritization in the Discrete training, 25 Telepathy, 50 armor, spells to 1020 and 430. The 1x Air Lore is part of the Core Training for sword/board due to the relative strength of sonic shield, and the reliance on air flares from a sonic weapon for kill speed. Therefore, it will take longer to get the telepathy ranks than it does for the polearm build.


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	===Archery Bard Discrete Training===		===Archery Bard Discrete Training===
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]		*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]
	*[[Elemental Mana Control]]		*[[Elemental Mana Control]]
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	===TWC Bard Discrete Training===		===TWC Bard Discrete Training===
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]		*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]
	*1x [[Elemental Lore, Air]]		*1x [[Elemental Lore, Air]]
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	===TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities===		===TWC Bard Discrete Training Priorities===
	The discrete training of the TWC bard is similar to that of the other melee builds. Priority should be given to 25 ranks of Telepathy lore and 60 ranks of [[Armor Use]]. Then spells should be taken up to 1020 and 430. Unfortunately, while air lore is almost as important to the TWC bard as it is to the Sword/Bard bard, there is simply no room for it in the core build. After spells, air lore should be a priority unless the bard desperately needs some climbing and/or swimming.		The discrete training of the TWC bard is similar to that of the other melee builds. Priority should be given to 25 ranks of Telepathy lore and 50 ranks of [[Armor Use]]. Then spells should be taken up to 1020 and 430. Unfortunately, while air lore is almost as important to the TWC bard as it is to the Sword/Bard bard, there is simply no room for it in the core build. After spells, air lore should be a priority unless the bard desperately needs some climbing and/or swimming.

	==The Pure Bard==		==The Pure Bard==
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	*75 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Manipulation]]		*75 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Manipulation]]
	*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]		*25 Ranks [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]]
	*60 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]		*50 Ranks in [[Armor Use]]
	*Moar [[Spell Research]]!		*Moar [[Spell Research]]!
	*75 Ranks [[Elemental Lore, Air]]		*75 Ranks [[Elemental Lore, Air]]

KITHUS: /* About the Guide */

2020-08-02T04:30:23Z

About the Guide

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	=About the Guide=		=About the Guide=
	~~This~~ guide was originally created by ~~Kithus~~, using information ~~gatehred~~ by ~~Whirlin~~, and has been expanded upon by members of the Gemstone community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on GSWiki. Any and all contributions from the community are welcome!.<br>		The basis for this guide was originally created by Whirlin, using information gathered by the community, and then reformatted and updated by Kithus. It has been expanded upon by members of the Gemstone community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on GSWiki. Any and all contributions from the community are welcome!<br>
	Last Updated: 2/9/~~2018~~		Last Updated: 8/1/2020

	=Race and Stat Considerations=		=Race and Stat Considerations=

KITHUS at 20:07, 31 July 2020

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	=About the Guide=		=About the Guide=
	This guide was originally created by Whirlin and has been expanded upon by members of the Gemstone community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on GSWiki. Any and all contributions from the community are welcome!.<br>		This guide was originally created by Kithus, using information gatehred by Whirlin, and has been expanded upon by members of the Gemstone community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on GSWiki. Any and all contributions from the community are welcome!.<br>
	Last Updated: 2/9/2018		Last Updated: 2/9/2018

GS4-TIVVY: /* About the Guide */

2019-11-18T22:36:29Z

About the Guide

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	=About the Guide=		=About the Guide=
	This guide is ~~brought~~ to ~~you~~ by members of the GS community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on ~~gswiki~~. ~~It is ALWAYS open~~ ~~for~~ contributions from the community.<br>		This guide was originally created by Whirlin and has been expanded upon by members of the Gemstone community from discussions via various forums, Discord chats and direct player input on GSWiki. Any and all contributions from the community are welcome!.<br>
	Last ~~Upate~~: 2/9/2018		Last Updated: 2/9/2018

	=Race and Stat Considerations=		=Race and Stat Considerations=