Why fight when you could put on a show with an epic Baldur’s Gate 3 Bard build?

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A Bard character in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Here are our picks for the best Bard build.

The best Bard race is High Elf.

TheHigh Elfrace grantsDarkvisionand an extracantrip.

The best Bard background is Entertainer.

Meanwhile, Performance allows you to delight an audience with entertainment.

The best Bard skill proficiencies are Deception, Sleight of Hand, and Persuasion.

Best Bard subclass

The best Bard Subclass is theCollege of Valour.

These advantages make it the most powerful Bard Subclass.

Bards can also select additional cantrips at Level 4 and 10.

Here are the best Bard spells and cantrips for each of these levels.

The Magical Secrets spell list grants access to a variety of spells from other classes.

Best Bard feats

Bards can choose feats at Levels 4, 8, and 12.

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