We shall discuss the Bard class in the Dungeons & Dragons 5e role-playing game. What are the benefits of playing the character class of Bard? Does playing a Bard have a down side? How should one properly play the Bard class?
The bard, artist extraordinaire, arcane dabbler, and wooer of women/men/whatever
They're support characters first and foremost, inspiring others to do their best, and having skills to back it up. They can do a little of everything, in part thanks to being able to steal spells off of any spell list.
Most bards make excellent facemen. Whether or not they're actually the party leader, they generally do very well representing said party to merchants, noblemen, and the like. At least until they're caught in the corner with the wrong girl and have to run…
If there ever is a true Jack of Trades. Master of None class, the Bard is it. Capable of everything from Rogue skills to spell casting, the Bard fills in the blanks for any party. Depending on the choice of Bardic Schools, different aspects of Bard skills can be emphasized, but they still retain much of their versatility.