Elf College of Glamour Bard Build Guide
Why College of Glamour?
The Elf College of Glamour Bard combines Elf's racial traits with the College of Glamour's specialized features. As a Support, this build leverages spellcasting with a unique twist from the College of Glamour archetype.
Key features include Beguiling Magic, Mantle of Inspiration, Mantle of Majesty. With CHA as the primary ability at 15, this build maximizes the Bard's core strengths.
College of Glamour Features
Beguiling Magic
Level 3You always have the Charm Person and Mirror Image spells prepared. In addition, you can cast each of these spells without expending a spell slot by expending one of your Bardic Inspiration dice. You can't cast them this way again until you finish a Short Rest.
Mantle of Inspiration
Level 3You can weave fey magic into a song or dance to bolster the confidence of those around you. When you use your Bardic Inspiration feature, you can spend a Bardic Inspiration die to create a magical ward around yourself. The ward has a number of Hit Points equal to 1d4 + your Bard level + your Charisma modifier (minimum 1). When a Charmed creature within 5 feet of you takes damage, you can use your Reaction to reduce the damage it takes by the current Hit Points in the ward.
Mantle of Majesty
Level 6You always have the Command spell prepared. As a Bonus Action, you can expend one of your Bardic Inspiration dice to cast the Command spell using your current maximum Bardic Inspiration die size. You can't cast it this way again until you finish a Short Rest.
Unbreakable Majesty
Level 14As a Bonus Action, you can assume a magisterial bearing for 1 minute. During this time, whenever a creature within 60 feet of you that you can see makes an attack roll against you, they must roll a d4 and subtract the number rolled from the attack roll. At the end of the minute, you can't use this feature again until you finish a Short Rest.
Recommended Ability Scores
Elf Traits That Benefit College of Glamour Bard
Fey Ancestry
Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.
Darkvision
Elf Darkvision helps Bards scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.
Keen Senses
Free Perception proficiency is valuable for any Bard, especially in exploration.
Trance
Trance means shorter rests and the ability to keep watch more effectively.
Combat Effectiveness
| Level | HP | Melee DPR | Spell DPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 | 33 | 3.9 | 7.8 |
| Level 11 | 69 | 3.58 | 10.18 |
| Level 17 | 105 | 3.58 | 13.2 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ College of Glamour grants Beguiling Magic at level 3
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Versatile spellcasting options
- ♦ Jack of all trades with inspiration and spellcasting
Weaknesses
- ♦ Low Wisdom — vulnerable to common saving throws
- ♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize
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