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College of Sympathy (2024 Bard Subclass)

Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild

No, don't say anything! I can already tell that you want to play a Bard who always has their friends' backs while simultaneously staying one step ahead of their enemies. I would invite you to "step right this way," but... you're already here.

Features of the College of Sympathy Bard include:

  • Astute Judgement: Insight Proficiency ain't bad, and adding your Charisma modifier to Insight checks is even ain't-badder.
  • Knowing Glance: Cast Message as a Bonus Action, ignore the Material components, and replace the Somatic components with a subtle nod or a sly wink.
  • Like a Book: Take a Bonus Action to force a creature to make a Charisma save. If they fail, you get a six-word description of their intended next move.
  • Bardic Anticipation: If an ally with one of your Bardic Inspiration dice asks you for help, you can expend the die to take one Action or Bonus Action that doesn't target an enemy as a Reaction.
  • Amicoception: You don't need to keep your friends close: 120 feet is enough for you to sense exactly where they are. And at any distance, you always know what Conditions they have, too.
College of Sympathy (2024 Bard Subclass)Price

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