Barbarians are the toughest, the wizards most clever, and the bard is… Well, the bard.
Overflowing with charisma, plucking their lyre, and fluffing their flamboyant jester's garb, the bard brings to the party what a class clown brings to the schoolroom. Lighthearted buffoonery is just as effective against L10 enemies as a wizard's fireball and whenever the cleric needs a worthy distraction to cast an incantation, the bard is there to sing a jolly tune. Like the flute players on the battlefields of yore, the bard keeps spirits high and enemies downcast.
Is a bard skilled in battle? Nay. Can a bard defeat a dragon is mano-a-mano combat? Unlikely. But can a bard down a barrel of ale to save the party from an ill-fated bet against a cleverly disguised tavern witch? You bet he can.
So if you're the bard of the group—and not even just on game night—never forget your ultimate role with your homies. It's your responsibility to keep things upbeat, positive, or enchanted by song. Because guess what? This mandolin isn't going to play itself!
Keep scrolling for a collection of DnD memes that easily roll a natty 20 on your mood, just like a bard would in real life.
