Bard, Baldur's Gate 1

Bard BG1

Bard is a BG1 class in BioWare's cRPG of 1998-99, Baldur's Gate 1. In order to avoid penalties to Lore, Bards should have an Intelligence score of at least 13 and a Wisdom score of at least 10.

Early in the game, the THAC0 bonus bestowed by Bard Song can be useful in martial-heavy parties.

Bard Build BG1

BG1 Bard builds are famous for their lore, pick pockets skill, and low-level spellcasting prowess.

• Bard 10
• Race: Half-Elf BG1
• Alignment: Neutral Good
• Stats: 18-18-16-13-10-18
• Lore Baldur's Gate: 132
• Pick Pockets: 110
• THAC0 BG1: 11
• Armor Class BG1: -4
• ApR BG1: 2 (3 under Haste BG1)
• Weapon Proficiency BG1: x4 weapon slots (Proficiency only)
• HPs: 80
• Saving Throws: 10-9-9-13-10
• Spell Slots: 3-3-2-1. See Arcane Spells Baldur's Gate 1 -- Baldur's Gate Best Spells.
• Draw Upon Holy Might as Bhaalspawn Ability.
• Bard Song (THAC0 +1 to all party members)

Bard Equipment

• Bard Helm: Helm of Balduran BG1
• Bard Armor: Drizzt's Armor
• Bard Weapon: World's Edge BG1 -- Light Crossbow of Speed
• Bard Gauntlets: Gauntlets of Weapon Expertise BG1
• Bard Boots: Boots of Speed BG1
• Bard Ring: Ring of Protection +2 -- Ring of Fire Resistance BG1
• Bard Ring 2: Ring of Free Action BG1
• Bard Amulet: Horn of Kazgaroth -- Greenstone Amulet BG1
• Bard Cloak: Cloak of Balduran -- Cloak of Displacement BG1
• Bard Girdle: Golden Girdle BG1
• Manual of Gainful Exercise BG1
• Manual of Quickness of Action BG1
• Manual of Bodily Health BG1
• Tome of Understanding BG1 x3

cf. Bard Baldur's Gate 2.

Baldur's Gate 1 (Index) -- Baldur's Gate 1 Walkthrough.