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Welcome to Bards RPG
Bards RPG is a Minecraft mod that introduces a unique musical magic class to your adventure. As a Bard, you’ll wield instruments of power, cast melodic spells, and support your allies through the art of music.Your first steps
Craft your spell book
Begin your journey by crafting a Bard Spell Book. This essential item allows you to learn and cast Bard spells.The spell book grants access to four core Bard spells:
- Troubadour’s Minuet - Reduces damage taken
- Magical Ballad - Deals arcane damage and buffs allies
- Encore - Healing and support magic
- Army’s Paeon - Buffs nearby allies when you damage enemies
Choose your weapon type
Bards have access to three distinct weapon categories, each serving a different playstyle:
Rapiers
Fast, elegant swords that can cast spells on hit.- Attack speed: -2.0
- Playstyle: Melee combat with spell casting
- Start with: Golden Rapier or Iron Rapier
Lutes
Damage-focused staves that balance arcane and healing power.- Attack speed: -3.0
- Spell Power: +3.5 Arcane and Healing (T1)
- Playstyle: Balanced offensive spellcaster
- Start with: Wooden Lute
Lyres
Healing-focused staves that excel at supporting allies.- Attack speed: -2.2
- Attack damage: 3.0
- Spell Power: +1.75 Arcane, +5.25 Healing (T1)
- Playstyle: Dedicated healer and support
- Start with: Golden Lyre
Craft or find your armor
Bard armor provides unique bonuses focused on mobility and spell power.Entertainer’s Garb (Tier 1):
- Crafted from wool
- +15% Arcane and Healing spell power per piece
- +3% movement speed per piece
- Full set: +60% spell power, +12% movement speed
Learn your first spell
Open your Bard Spell Book and learn Magical Ballad, a versatile tier 2 spell that:
- Fires a projectile that pierces up to 3 enemies
- Deals arcane damage (0.75x spell power coefficient)
- Applies the Ballad effect to allies hit
- Ballad buff: Increases attack damage and spell power by 2.5% per stack
- Cooldown: 10 seconds
- Exhaust: 0.2
Understanding Bard mechanics
Dual spell schools
Bards uniquely benefit from both Arcane and Healing spell power:- Most Bard weapons provide equal bonuses to both schools
- Spells often use arcane for damage and healing for buffs
- This dual nature makes Bards versatile in any party composition
Status effects
Bards specialize in musical buffs: Ballad - Increases attack damage and spell power by 2.5% per stack (max 3 stacks) Troubadour’s Minuet - Reduces damage taken by 5% Army’s Motivation - Triggered by damaging enemies with melee, arrows, or spells while Army’s Paeon is activeMovement and mobility
Unlike heavy armor classes, Bard equipment emphasizes speed:- Each armor piece grants movement speed bonuses
- Channeling spells often allow movement
- Higher tier armor provides even more mobility
Next steps
Once you’ve mastered the basics:- Explore Progression to learn about higher tier equipment
- Check Configurations to customize your Bard experience
- Experiment with different weapon types to find your playstyle
- Team up with other classes to maximize your support potential
Tips for new Bards
- Position carefully: Bard armor offers low protection, so use your mobility to avoid damage
- Stack buffs: Apply Ballad effects to yourself and allies before major fights
- Mix damage types: Combine spell damage with melee attacks using rapiers
- Support first: In groups, prioritize keeping allies buffed over dealing damage
- Manage cooldowns: Plan your spell rotations to maintain constant buff uptime