Bard
Bard
Summary:
Bards use the power of music to support their allies through a variety of performances while still contributing through offensive sound-based attacks. Their ability to strengthen companions, revive fallen allies, and adapt to different situations makes them a well-rounded support class.
Female Archers can advance into the Dancer class.
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| Job Type: | Second Class |
| Job Level: | 50 |
| Race: | Human |
| Changes At: | Comodo |
| Skills: | 23 |
| Skill Points: | 49 |
| Quest Skills: | 1 |
| Job Bonuses | |
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STR + 2
AGI + 7
VIT + 3
INT + 5
DEX + 9
LUK + 4
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Overview
Bards are Archers who have chosen a different path, using music to support their allies and disrupt their enemies. Their songs can strengthen those around them, help the wounded recover, and create opportunities that can turn the tide of battle. Many of their performances focus on supporting their companions. Song of Lutie increases Max HP, while Death Valley gives Bards the rare ability to revive fallen allies when they are needed most.
Bards are not limited to support alone. Windmill Rush enhances Attack, and Reverberation allows Bards to unleash powerful sound-based attacks against nearby enemies. Their abilities are divided into Solo Performances, which can be used independently, and Ensemble Performances, which require a Dancer to perform together for stronger effects.
After reaching Base Level 99 and Job Level 50, Bards can transcend and begin a new journey through a stronger High-class path. By advancing through the transcendent route and reaching Second Class once again, they can evolve into Minstrel.
Job Changing
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Speak with the Wandering Bard , just northeast of the Kafra. He will request one of the following flowers:
- Aloe
- Frozen Rose
- Hinalle
- Illusion Flower
- Izidor
- Ment
- Singing Flower
- Witherless Rose
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After giving Lalo one of the flowers, he will tell you to become friends with Snowman in Lutie.
Important
You must complete the Snowysnow Quest before proceeding to Step 3. If you have not finished this quest, you will be unable to continue the Bard job change process.
Snowysnow Quest
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Speak with Duffle , inside the house northeast of Lutie. After a short conversation, return to Snowman.
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Talk to Snowman and select the blue dialogue option, Snowysnow?
You may need to speak with Snowman multiple times until he begins talking about Poze. -
Find Poze , west of the Toy Factory entrance. After speaking with him, he will direct you to Uncle Hairy.
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Speak with Uncle Hairy and bring him:
- 1 Squid Ink
- 1 Sticky Mucus
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Return to Uncle Hairy with the requested items. After learning more about Snowman, he will ask you to visit Lenient Aunt.
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Meet Lenient Aunt , inside the house west of the large Christmas tree.
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Lenient Aunt will ask you to retrieve the Roughest Salt in the World from Snowman. Return to Snowman and select the first blue dialogue option to obtain it.
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Bring the salt back to Lenient Aunt She will then send you to Hashokii , south of the large Christmas tree.
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Speak with Hashokii, who will direct you to Little Boy and Little Girl .
Speak with the Little Boy first before talking to the Little Girl beside him. -
After speaking with both children, return to Snowman and select the blue dialogue option once again.
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Snowman will reward you with a present from his bag, completing the quest.
Completion Rewards
- 5-10 Candy
- 5-10 Candy Cane
- 5-10 Well-baked Cookie
- 1-2 Piece of Cake
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After completing the Snowysnow Quest, return to the Wandering Bard To prove your talent, you must correctly repeat the lyrics he sings.
Possible Songs
You must correctly repeat all 6 lines of the selected song to pass the singing test. Making even a single mistake will result in failure.Song 1 There was a man who was said to be immortal. His name Jichfreid, Son of the hero Jichmunt. The evil giant Papner, Turned into a dragon and ate him.Song 2 A Merchant without money or equipment, a Merchant that couldn't sell anything. But he was too proud to beg. So he gathered some money selling items. At first he only sold Red Potions. Some say he sold Sweet Potatoes, too.Song 3 All Gods never age. The ever so Beautiful Goddess Eden, Beautiful and graceful Goddess Eden, Odin's daughter-in-law and Bragi's wife. Her sweet apples in her basket, All thanks to her sweet apples.Song 4 Bragi, Bragi, Forever call the poets name. My songs are his breath, My mind is his will, All wandering poets are his people, And all praise shall go to him.Song 5 Louder, louder, louder. Give strength to the warriors! Shake the sky and roar through the land. Make my heart pound again! Let the castle walls ring. This day will never come again! -
After successfully completing the singing test, speak with Wandering Bard once more. You may choose to become a Bard immediately, or bring him 60 identical trunks to receive an additional souvenir during your job change.
Optional Souvenir Rewards
If you decide to bring the required trunks, he will change your job to Bard and reward you with one of the following items:
Required Item Item ID Reward 60 Trunk 1019 Violin [3] 60 Barren Trunk 1068 Mandolin [2] 60 Solid Trunk 1067 Mandolin [2] 60 Fine-grained Trunk (Job Lv. 40-49) 1066 Lute [2] 60 Fine-grained Trunk (Job Lv. 50) 1066 Harp [2]
Class Data
Skills
| Skill | Description | Max Level | Type |
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| Cancel active Song or Dance skills the caster is performing. | 1 | Supportive | |
| Recasts the previous Song, Dance or Ensemble skill that was performed. | 1 | Supportive | |
| Tells a lame joke loudly, which has a chance of leaving enemies Frozen due to how boring it was. | 5 | Debuff | |
| Plays an imposing melody that will boost ATK. | 5 | Supportive | |
| Increases Musical Instrument class weapon Damage, Movement Speed while singing and the effect of Song skills. | 10 | Passive | |
| Generates a high-frequency sound wave inflicting 8 hits elemental magic damage to all enemies within a 3x3 targeted area. | 5 | Magical | |
| Recites a sacred poem to revive a dead companion. | 5 | Recovery | |
| Plays a solemn melody tat will boost MATK. | 5 | Supportive | |
| A flawless melody that syncs with the tempo of battle. | 5 | Passive | |
| Increases FLEE and Perfect Dodge within 7x7 skill's range. | 10 | Song Skill | |
| Causes Sleep status on enemies within a 9x9 skill's range. | 1 | Ensemble Skill | |
| All party members within a 9x9 skill's range are able to use skills without any Gemstone requirement. | 1 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Hits enemies with slow sonic magic damage in a 5x5 area and has a chance to inflict Stun on them. | 5 | Song Skill | |
| Increases Attack Speed within a 7x7 skill's range. | 10 | Song Skill | |
| All skills and magic speels, except your's are disabled within a 9x9 skill's range. | 1 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Reduces Soft DEF of all enemies within a 9x9 skill's range to 0. | 1 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Throws a powerful volley of arrows, inflicting ranged physical damage. | 5 | Physical Ranged | |
| Reduces Cast Time and Cast Delay within a 7x7 skill's range. | 10 | Song Skill | |
| Endows a 9x9 skill's range with resistance to elemental properties and tolerance to status effects. | 5 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Increases MATK and Hard MDEF within a 9x9 skill's range. | 5 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Increases MaxHP and recover HP every 5 seconds within a 7x7 skill's range. | 10 | Song Skill | |
| Increases ATK and Hard DEF within a 9x9 skill's range. | 5 | Ensemble Skill | |
| Increases All Stats of party members within a 9x9 skill's range. | 5 | Ensemble Skill |
Quest Skills
| Skill | Description | Levels | Type | Job Level Requirement | Quest |
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| Scream at an enemy to inflict the Chaos and Silence status. | 1 | Debuff | 40 | Yes |
Job Bonuses
| Stat | + 1 | + 2 | + 3 | + 4 | + 5 | + 6 | + 7 | + 8 | + 9 |
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| STR | 3 | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| AGI | 2 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 30 | 35 | 48 | - | - |
| VIT | 17 | 33 | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| INT | 5 | 13 | 21 | 40 | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| DEX | 1 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 50 |
| LUK | 6 | 9 | 20 | 41 | - | - | - | - | - |