Description[]
Using their music, bards boost the abilities of the party or hinder the enemy. They use minimalistic armor so they can freely play their instrument.
Equipment[]
Bards can wield one-handed sword, but they are better using musical instruments.
They have really minimal armor, wielding only clothes, hat and footwear (no bracer/gloves).
Skills[]
| Skill | Description | Type / Target | Requirements / MP Cost / Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
 Memorable voice |
Length of time the spells last | Passive |
Duration +0.05 rounds/level |
 Nimble Fingers |
Ability with musical instrument raises success rate | Passive |
Inflict +0.00125/level |
 Ode to Elves |
An upbeat anthem that energizes allies | Raise All allies |
20 MP + 4%/level |
 Ode to Magi |
A magical ode which protects friends from elements | Raise All allies |
Requires Ode to Elves Level 5 |
 Ode to Ogres |
A powerful music that strengthens the party | Raise All allies |
Requires Ode to Elves Level 15 |
 Ballad of Sleep |
A soothing ballad which will send even the fiercest enemies to a deep slumber | Effect All enemies |
Requires Memorable Voice Level 10 |
 Ballad of Love |
So powerful that it makes its target forego its alliances | Effect Single enemy |
Requires Memorable Voice Level 20 |
 Ballad of Weakness |
A demoralizing anthem which will make your enemies want to drop their weapons | Effect All enemies |
Requires Nimble Fingers Level 20 |
 Song of Healing |
A curative and soothing music which will cure injury | Raise All allies |
Requires Nimble Fingers Level 10 |
 Song of Mana |
A song full of wisdom that restores stamina | Raise All allies except self |
Requires Song of Healing Level 20 |
Tips[]
For most people Ode to Magi is a must. Get it to level 10 as soon as possible. It will help save your from Evokers and other elemental attackers, AND it adds elemental damage to your parties attacks. I have found it a waste of points to try and go for Song of healing/Mana too early in the game (if you go for them at all) because of all the points wasted in Nimble Fingers. Those points are better spent elsewhere. Getting Ballad of Love can be REALLY fun. Nothing makes battles easier then having your enemies helping you kill themselves. :p Ode to Elves can be really helpful, especially if you have a Guard. Higher dodge means more counters (ie: you need to parry or dodge an attack to counter it). Just beware if the enemy has a Guard. More hits means more chances for you to miss or get parried, and that gives the enemy Guard more chances to Counter YOU! Of course the increased chance to hit should help "counter" that. :p However, I think Ode to Ogres would be a better song to use when trying to kill a Guard.