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Halfling College of Glamour Bard Build Guide

Halfling College of Glamour Bard Build Guide

5/10 Synergy Support Role Hard Difficulty

Why College of Glamour?

The Halfling College of Glamour Bard combines Halfling'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 3

You 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 3

You 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 6

You 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 14

As 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

Strength
8(-1)
Dexterity
14(+2)
Constitution
12(+1)
Intelligence
13(+1)
Wisdom
10(+0)
Charisma
15(+2)
HP (Lv1)
9
AC
12
Initiative
+2
Passive Per.
10
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Halfling Traits That Benefit College of Glamour Bard

Brave

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Luck

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Halfling Nimbleness

Moving through larger creatures' spaces gives the Bard exceptional battlefield mobility.

Naturally Stealthy

Natural stealth abilities enhance the Bard's ability to operate unseen.

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
  • Versatile spellcasting options
  • Jack of all trades with inspiration and spellcasting

Weaknesses

  • Low Wisdom — vulnerable to common saving throws
  • No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of Glamour a good subclass for Halfling Bard?
The College of Glamour is a Support archetype that grants Beguiling Magic at level 3. Combined with Halfling traits, this build rated 5/10 for the base class.
What makes College of Glamour different from other Bard subclasses?
The College of Glamour focuses on the Support role. Charisma (15) remains the priority. Other Bard subclasses like College of Dance fill the Striker role instead.

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