How do spells work for bards?

A bard can choose to replace a known spell whenever they level. Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the bard spells you know and replace it with another spell from the bard spell list, which also must be o f a level for which you have spell slots.

How do bards change spells?

When you gain a level in the bard class, the class’s Spellcasting feature lets you replace one bard spell you know with another bard spell of an appropriate level. A spell learned through your Magical Secrets feature counts as a bard spell for you, so it can be replaced upon gaining a bard level later.

How do spell slots work?

Spell slots refers to how many spells you can cast, sort of like the number of arrows in a quiver. Once you’re out of spell slots you cannot cast spells from that specific spell level until you take a long rest (unless otherwise stated by other game mechanics).

How many spells do Level 1 bards get?

4 spells
At level 1, Bards know 2 cantrips and 4 spells. Keep in mind with your Bard, that the number of spells you know is found in your class table and is completely independent of your casting value. For your cantrips, I recommend one utility option and one combat related.

Do bards need to learn spells?

No. The bard knows a certain number of spells and can’t switch them unless it gains a level. It can learn any spell from the bard spell list only. Magical Secret is the only way to learn spells from other classes’ spell lists.

Can bards swap Cantrips?

No, because cantrips are level 0 spells For Warlocks, Bards, Sorcerers, Rangers, the paragraph heading addresses Spells Known of 1st Level and Higher.

How do you gain spell slots?

The only way to increase your total amount of spell slots is gain more levels. You can either continue gaining levels in paladin or you can multiclass into another class.

What race is best for bard?

There are a handful of standard races perfect for Bards, but the best hands down remains the Half-Elf. Not only do half-elves get an automatic +2 Charisma boost, they also get two more +1 stat boosts to other attributes. This is great for granting extra Intelligence and Dexterity, both highly useful skills for Bards.

Can a bard inspire himself?

One incredibly important thing to note here is that a bard cannot inspire themselves. However, should you decide to have your bard pursue the College of Lore once they hit third level, they will eventually be able to inspire themselves using the Peerless Skill feat when they reach 14th level.

Can a sorcerer or a bard prepare a spell?

The Bard, along with the Sorcerer and the Warlock, do not prepare spells. Instead, they can cast any spell that they know from the Bard spell list. As a 1st-level Bard, you know four 1st-level spells, and have two 1st-level slots (PHB p.53).

Can a bard swap out an old spell?

Additionally, Bards learn a new spell (and can swap out an old spell) whenever they gain another level in the Bard class. You can read the full text of their Spellcasting feature on D&DBeyond.

How many spells can you cast as a bard?

A first-level bard can learn two cantrips from the bard spell list – cantrips don’t cost a spell slot to cast – as well as four level one bard spells. Bards have access to two spell slots to begin with, which means that they can cast a maximum of two spells between long rests

Can a bard use a musical instrument as a focus?

You can cast any bard spell you know as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag. You can use a musical instrument (see “Equipment”) as a Spellcasting focus for your Bard Spells. Starting at 2nd Level, you can add half your Proficiency Bonus, rounded down, to any ability check you make that doesn’t already include your Proficiency Bonus.