Haggle Bard - Mississippi Queen

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Here's the current day Mississippee Queen. I fit in Spellsinger II rather seamlessly, cutting away some fat along the process. The Cajan Lady finally takes toughness, but leaves in Negotiator and Haggle focus, for a true Queen knows no boundaries accept the ones she purchases at a steep discount!

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Mississippee Queen
Level 20 True Neutral Human Female
(20 Bard) 
Hit Points: 242
Spell Points: 1075 
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 9
Reflex: 12
Will: 12

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    18
Dexterity             8                    10
Constitution         14                    16
Intelligence          8                    10
Wisdom                8                    10
Charisma             18                    30

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               0                    25
Bluff                 4                    10
Concentration         6                    31
Diplomacy             8                    30
Disable Device       n/a                    n/a
Haggle                8                    42
Heal                 -1                     0
Hide                 -1                     0
Intimidate            4                    10
Jump                  4                    19
Listen               -1                     0
Move Silently        -1                     0
Open Lock            n/a                    n/a
Perform               8                    33
Repair               -1                     0
Search               -1                     0
Spot                 -1                     0
Swim                  3                     4
Tumble                1                     2
Use Magic Device      8                    37

Level 1 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+4)
Skill: Diplomacy (+4)
Skill: Haggle (+4)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+4)
Skill: Tumble (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4)
Feat: (Human Bonus) Empower Healing Spell
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Feat: (Automatic) Attack
Feat: (Automatic) Dismiss Charm
Feat: (Automatic) Fascinate
Feat: (Automatic) Heroic Durability
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Courage
Feat: (Automatic) Light Armor Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Longsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Rapier
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortsword
Feat: (Automatic) Martial Weapon Proficiency: Shortbow
Feat: (Automatic) Shield Proficiency (General)
Feat: (Automatic) Simple Weapon Proficiency
Feat: (Automatic) Sneak
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds
Enhancement: Improved Concentration I
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery I


Level 2 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Defensive Fighting
Feat: (Automatic) Sunder
Feat: (Automatic) Trip
Spell (1): Hypnotism
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage I
Enhancement: Human Versatility I
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I


Level 3 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Focus: Enchantment
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Competence
Spell (1): Otto's Resistable Dance
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I


Level 4 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (2): Soundburst
Spell (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
Enhancement: Improved Concentration II
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II


Level 5 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (1): Focusing Chant
Spell (2): Invisibility
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Charisma I
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II


Level 6 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell
Feat: (Automatic) Suggestion
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger I


Level 7 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Good Hope
Spell (3): Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (2): Suggestion
Enhancement: Bard Charisma II


Level 8 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Automatic) Improved Inspire Courage
Spell (3): Haste
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack II


Level 9 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Spell Penetration
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Greatness
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III


Level 10 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (3): Displacement
Spell (4): Otto's Sphere of Dancing
Spell (4): Cure Critical Wounds
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song II
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music III


Level 11 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (4): Freedom of Movement
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage II
Enhancement: Improved Haggle I
Enhancement: Improved Haggle II
Enhancement: Improved Haggle III


Level 12 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment
Feat: (Automatic) Song of Freedom
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger II


Level 13 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Greater Heroism
Spell (5): Mass Cure Light Wounds
Spell (4): Dimension Door
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Attack III


Level 14 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Mind Fog
Enhancement: Bard Inspired Damage III
Enhancement: Improved Haggle IV


Level 15 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Negotiator
Feat: (Automatic) Inspire Heroics
Enhancement: Bard Improved Spell Penetration I
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery II


Level 16 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Diplomacy (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+2)
Skill: Perform (+2)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Otto's Irresistable Dance
Spell (6): Mass Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (5): Mass Suggestion
Spell (1): Remove Fear
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery III


Level 17 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+3)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Heroes Feast
Spell (2): Rage
Enhancement: Human Versatility II


Level 18 (Bard)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+3)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Haggle
Feat: (Automatic) Mass Suggestion
Spell (3): Crushing Despair
Enhancement: Human Versatility III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II

Level 19 (Bard)
Skill: Concentration (+3)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+1)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (6): Mass Charm Monster
Spell (4): Break Enchantment
Enhancement: Bard Improved Spell Penetration II

Level 20 (Bard)
Ability Raise: CHA
Skill: Balance (+2)
Skill: Haggle (+1)
Skill: Jump (+2)
Skill: Perform (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Spell (5): Greater Dispel Magic
Enhancement: Bard Musical Prodigy
Enhancement: Bard Wand and Scroll Mastery IV

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

rolled her tonight...let my lady design her looks heh

ive never ran a bard, what gear am i lookin for/at?

all my toons are clerics, fighter,barbs n raners...so my gear is kinda that relm of stuff


just wanted to say hey love the build, what about gear, raid loot etc? i know nothing on bards loot to strive for

ty

A bard can use up to light armor without taking a hit to spell failure.

You can go sword and board with masters touch if you want to melee, or use staffs. Personally I was far more effective with crowd control at early levels. You can totally "control the board" if you know how to CC effectively, making it kids play for the melees and casters.

Along with CC, you are also a highly effective healer, so potency and spell pen gear becomes two of your first priorities, graduating to better versions as you level up.

CC/healing bards dont need much in the way of gear. Crafting is where you will truly get creative however. I recommend crafting a +6 CHA item right away, shoring up your haggle and umd. Beyond that its gravy... so many ways to go.

[Quikster]

The new shield from Chronosphere adds +3 (nonepic version) and should stack. I tested with haggle item, +6 cha skills, hogf, gh, focusing chant, and inspire competence. Thats +3 for an easy to attain, easy to fit in gear selection item

Gotta get one on the right bard now lol. Got it on my battlebard last night who sports a haggle in the 60's. If i can get it on my hagglebard i can break 100. Hopefully the epic version brings something to the table as well


Bah just saw post 596 tough to keep up with these 30+ page threads

[Nephilia]

And here's my latest haggle-bard's version ^_^
As I said I want to be the best CC/Support-Healer I can ^_^

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Scioltarello DePurgantinis 
Level 20 True Neutral Human Male 
(20 Bard) 
Hit Points: 220 
Spell Points: 975 

BAB: 15/15/20/2525 
Fortitude: 10 
Reflex: 11 
Will: 11 

              Starting    Feat/Enhancement 
Abilities    Base Stats    Modified Stats 
(32 Point)    (Level 1)      (Level 20) 
Strength           14                16 
Dexterity           8                 8 
Constitution       16                18 
Intelligence        8                10 
Wisdom              8                 8 
Charisma           18                31 

Tomes Used 
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7 
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7 
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7 
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7 
 
              Starting      Feat/Enhancement 
             Base Skills  Modified Skills 
Skills       (Level 1)      (Level 20) 
Balance            3              22 
Bluff              4              10 
Concentration      7              31 
Diplomacy          8              35 
Disable Device     n/a            n/a 
Haggle             8              42 
Heal               -1             -1 
Hide               -1             -1 
Intimidate         4              10 
Jump               2              16 
Listen             -1             -1 
Move Silently      -1             -1 
Open Lock          n/a            n/a 
Perform            8              33 
Repair             -1             0 
Search             -1             0 
Spot               -1             -1 
Swim               2              3 
Tumble             n/a            n/a 
Use Magic Device   8              35 
 
Level 1 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+4) 
Skill: Concentration (+4) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+4) 
Skill: Haggle (+4) 
Skill: Perform (+4) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+4) 
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell 
Feat: (Human Bonus) Spell Focus: Enchantment 
 
Level 2 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 3 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Spell Penetration 
 
Level 4 (Bard) 
Ability Raise: CHA 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 5 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 6 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skiill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell 
 
Level 7 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 8 (Bard) 
Ability Raise: CHA 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 9 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Penetration 
 
Level 10 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 11 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 12 (Bard) 
Ability Raise: CHA 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Greater Spell Focus: Enchantment 
 
Level 13 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 14 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 15 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Negotiator 
 
Level 16 (Bard) 
Ability Raise: CHA 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 17 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 18 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (++1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Haggle 
 
Level 19 (Bard) 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 
 
Level 20 (Bard) 
Ability Raise: CHA 
Skill: Balance (+1) 
Skill: Concentration (+1) 
Skill: Diplomacy (+1) 
Skill: Haggle (+1) 
Skill: Jump (+1) 
Skill: Perform (+1) 
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1) 

Enhancement: Bard Lingering Song I 
Enhancement: Bard Spellsinger I 
Enhancement: Bard Musical Prodigy 
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Charisma I 
Enhancement: Human Versatility I 
Enhancement: Human Versatility II 
Enhancement: Human Versatility III 
Enhancement: Human Versatility IV 
Enhancement: Bard Concentration I 
Enhancement: Bard Concentration II 
Enhancement: Bard Haggle I 
Enhancement: Bard Haggle II 
Enhancement: Bard Haggle III 
Enhancement: Bard Haggle IV 
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song I 
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song II 
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Song III 
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song I 
Enhancement: Bard Lyric of Incredible Song II 
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic I 
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic II 
Enhancement: Bard Song Magic III 
Enhancement: Bard Improved Spell Penetration I 
Enhancement: Bard Improved Spell Penetration II 
Enhancement: Bard Improved Spell Penetration III 
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music I 
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music II 
Enhancement: Bard Energy of the Music III 
Enhancement: Bard Charisma I 
Enhancement: Bard Charisma II 
Enhancement: Bard Charisma III 
Enhancement: Bard Wand Mastery I

Spells (end game): 
Lv 1: 
	Master's Touch
	Hypnotism
	Focusing Chant
	Otto Resistable Dance
	Charme Person
Lv 2:
	Glitterdust
	Rage
	Soundburst
	Suggestion
	Blur
Lv 3:
	Crushing despair
	Charme
	Displacement
	Haste
	Slow
Lv 4:
	Dimensional Door
	Hold Monster
	Otto's Dance Sphere
	Freedom of Movement
	Cure Critical Wounds
Lv 5:
	Mass Suggestion
	Greater Heroism
	Mind Fog
	Cure Light Wounds, Mass
	Greater Dispell Magic
Lv 6:
	Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass
	Charme Monster, Mass
	Otto's Irresistible Dance
	Greater Shout

Equip: Due to my idea all my gear will turn around magic (SP, Cha raiser, Dc raiser)!
Notable:
Google: Spectacles of Spirit Sight (epic i wish)
Cloak : Napkin
Weapon1: GS Item +9 CHA
Weapon 2: Something usefull (maybe a greater SP VI)
Shield: +3 haggle
GS item 1: +6 CHA skill - lot of mana - res - Disruption guard
GS item 2: 45 hp - whatever - Earthgrab guard

And if I could get an epic (cha+7) i'll turn W1 first tier in holy or something else XD

I'll go with 16 con instead of 16 str due to my support role... i don't think i will go in mischief lot of time so i think that 20 pf are lot more usefull than a +1 hit/+1 damage (suggestion here are appreciated )

AP: i miss 9 on my build ! 2 are for spellsinger II... and the other coming back from the new skills-enhancement line...
How could i spend 'em?

Thanks a lot to all!!

[Hercanic]

AP: i miss 9 on my build ! 2 are for spellsinger II... and the other coming back from the new skills-enhancement line...
How could i spend 'em?

Thanks a lot to all!!

Wand Mastery. Bards get 30% at tier 1, and 15% thereafter. A 75% boost to the effectiveness of your Cure wands will be most helpful as a support healer.

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

AP: i miss 9 on my build ! 2 are for spellsinger II... and the other coming back from the new skills-enhancement line...
How could i spend 'em?

Thanks a lot to all!!

Build looks good!

I'll 2nd the call for Wand & Scroll Mastery. I've utilized the ever-living h3ll out of that line of enhancements.

[Nephilia]

Ok so no point on extra damages or attacks and all on WM
With 7 point i can take tier II and III so i've another 2 AP to be spent... mmmhhh... maybe human healing amplification...
I've got to check it for something good and usefull
Anyway thanks for suggestions ^^

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Ok so no point on extra damages or attacks and all on WM
With 7 point i can take tier II and III so i've another 2 AP to be spent... mmmhhh... maybe human healing amplification...
I've got to check it for something good and usefull
Anyway thanks for suggestions ^^

Holy cow, I thought you were counting your songs in your total, with 7 pts. to spare. I'd make sure to max inspire attack and damage songs! Notice how I did mine. IMHO the songs are a non-negotiable, and they are so very powerful.

[Hercanic]

Leslie:
With your enhancements, I noticed you went through each level and picked your enhancements at that level. What a lot of build guides do, however, is wait until level 20 to pick all the enhancements. This allows the viewer to see everything taken at cap, all at once, instead of piecing it together as they scroll through each level. I can understand you might want to present a "Here's what you take at each level" sort of thing, but given how easy enhancements are to reset, people will often be taking enhancements that immediately benefit them, rather than what they'll need for level 20.

Choosing enhancements at level 20 in the Character Planner also has a very practical application: You can switch around enhancements so much easier. If you pick enhancements at each level, you have to contend with the current AP limit of the level, calculate saving AP through levels, and if you need to make a change that nets excess AP, or needs more AP than your previous selections allow, your entire selection tree needs to be redone. It's a pain in the ass.


Nephilia and Leslie:
Like enhancements, you sometimes benefit more from certain spells at level than at cap, which can be tricky to show in a build. A separate "Build At Cap" and "Leveling Guide" would probably solve that issue. In any case, I compared both of your spell selections to see what the differences were (MQ stands for Mississippi Queen):

Spells (end game): 
Lv 1: 
Master's Touch
Hypnotism [MQ]
Focusing Chant [MQ]
Otto Resistable Dance [MQ]
Charm Person
 
[MQ] Cure Light Wounds
[MQ] Remove Fear
 
Lv 2:
Glitterdust
Rage [MQ]
Soundburst [MQ]
Suggestion [MQ]
Blur
 
[MQ] Cure Moderate Wounds
[MQ] Invisibility
 
Lv 3:
Crushing despair [MQ]
Charm Monster
Displacement [MQ]
Haste [MQ]
Slow
 
[MQ] Cure Serious Wounds
[MQ] Good Hope
 
Lv 4:
Dimensional Door [MQ]
Hold Monster
Otto's Dance Sphere [MQ]
Freedom of Movement [MQ]
Cure Critical Wounds [MQ]
 
[MQ] Break Enchantment
 
Lv 5:
Mass Suggestion [MQ]
Greater Heroism [MQ]
Mind Fog [MQ]
Cure Light Wounds, Mass [MQ]
Greater Dispell Magic [MQ]
 
Lv 6:
Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass [MQ]
Charm Monster, Mass [MQ]
Otto's Irresistible Dance [MQ]
Greater Shout
 
[MQ] Heroes Feast

Level 1:
I was surprised to find MQ did not have Master's Touch, despite the starting STR investment.

Cure Light Wounds I think is something that is good at first, but should be replaced. You get enough Cure spells to juggle through cooldowns, and CLW is the least mana-efficient (especially if Meta'd). I'd sooner use a CLW wand.

Remove Fear is an awesome spell, but caster level has absolutely no effect on it. The only thing you can do with it as a spell is Extend it. Otherwise, it's a much better spell to have on a clicky.

Charm Person loses its flavor quickly when Charm Monster works on more targets and has a higher DC.

For me, I went with Master's Touch, Hypnotism (prefer Soundburst, but the save types are different so there's still a niche for it), Focusing Chant, Otto's Resistible Dance, and Merfolk's Blessing (situational, surely, and requires materials, but can help the party on any swimming sections -- especially trap-laden ones). I keep a Remove Fear clicky. I might consider replacing Otto's Resistible Dance for something else, though, since I'll have the Irresistible version at cap.


Level 2:
I was also surprised MQ did not take Blur, a very standard spell. Displacement might offer superior concealment, but the duration of Blur cannot be beat. I would take Invisibility wands over losing Blur. You could keep both if you switched out Soundburst and used Greater Shout (spell level 6) in its place.


Level 3:
Glitterdust is a rather nice spell, but so is Cure Moderate Wounds. A tough choice, one that hinges on your Cure wand/scroll budget. It is worth noting that Glitterdust is a Bard's only true cloud spell (Mind Fog excluded), and gives concealment against monsters with True Sight. Also, the blinding portion of the spell helps Rogues maintain their Sneak Attack damage.

Good Hope is made obsolete by Inspire Courage and Greater Heroism, but the duration of Good Hope exceeds IC and the area-effect of Good Hope is far more mana-efficient than giving everyone GH. Good Hope has a place, but you could work it out of your build if needed.

At cap, Suggestion beats out Charm Monster on duration (no saves once landed), but while leveling Charm Monster will be useful.

Slow looks like a good spell on paper, but given all your other choices for Will-based spells, I wouldn't use it over charming, holding, or AoE debuffing (Crushing Despair).


Level 4:
Hold Monster vs. Break Enchantment. An interesting choice. Break Enchantment can be risky to use, though, as it's AoE and can remove even friendly Blade Barriers and Firewalls. Still, since we're talking about spells at cap, you have to think about overall utility. Hold is great for auto-crits, but it takes time and energy to cast. How many other single-target will-based CC spells do you already have and could cast instead? Does any other spell you have give you the options that Break Enchantment does?


Level 6:
Heroes Feast is a useful buff, whereas Greater Shout, an upgraded Soundburst, is a fort-save AoE CC (Otto's being a no-save single-target CC, and Mass Charm being a will-based CC). Greater Shout is evocation, though, so it will not benefit from your character being Enchantment-specced. You could take both by foregoing Mass Charm Monster, considering you've taken Mass Suggestion the previous spell level.


How about this for a spell roster:

Spells (end game): 
Lv 1: 
Master's Touch
Hypnotism
Focusing Chant
Merfolk's Blessing
[Open Slot] Possibilities:
- Otto's Resistible Dance (possibly save SP vs low-will monsters, like elementals, instead of using Irresistible Dance)
- Remove Fear (save an inventory slot, though Greater Heroism and Heroes Feast give Fear immunity)
- Cure Light Wounds (something to juggle cooldowns with, though not likely necessary)
- Feather Fall (lol, but hey, can save a valuable equipment slot --  if only it had a decent duration)
- Detect Secret Doors (if you have an item with True Sight, you won't need this; otherwise, eh, why not?)
- Grease ! (lol)
 
Lv 2:
Glitterdust
Rage
Suggestion
Blur
Invisibility
 
Lv 3:
Crushing Despair
Displacement
Haste
Cure Serious Wounds
Good Hope
 
Lv 4:
Dimensional Door
Otto's Dance Sphere
Freedom of Movement
Cure Critical Wounds
Break Enchantment
 
Lv 5:
Mass Suggestion
Greater Heroism
Mind Fog
Cure Light Wounds, Mass
Greater Dispell Magic
 
Lv 6:
Cure Moderate Wounds, Mass
Otto's Irresistible Dance
Greater Shout
Heroes Feast

[Nephilia]

Holy cow, I thought you were counting your songs in your total, with 7 pts. to spare. I'd make sure to max inspire attack and damage songs! Notice how I did mine. IMHO the songs are a non-negotiable, and they are so very powerful.

I didn't take chants for 2 reasons:

1) High AP cost! I can max up damage anyway with my spared AP points but it's impossible to me max up attack
Anyway it doesn't matter to me :P

2)I made this toon to run with my friend's WC-drow-TWF so my line is: she'll fight, I'll support!!!
She will max up songs so i don't care a lot about mine songs (When I play this toon i'm ALWAYS with her for soloing and other i've got my rogue and my palatank ^^)

So I shall spend my point in WM and the remaining 2 in something else :P

@Hercanic : Thanks for tips about spell ^_^
Have u even some equip to suggest ? ^_^

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

I didn't take chants for 2 reasons:

1) High AP cost! I can max up damage anyway with my spared AP points but it's impossible to me max up attack
Anyway it doesn't matter to me :P

2)I made this toon to run with my friend's WC-drow-TWF so my line is: she'll fight, I'll support!!!
She will max up songs so i don't care a lot about mine songs (When I play this toon i'm ALWAYS with her for soloing and other i've got my rogue and my palatank ^^)

That's your call. However if she ever wants to roll a new toon and level it, I'd seriously reconsider. Bard songs are capable of altering the outcome of many a raid and quest.

Buona fortuna!

[Nephilia]

That's your call. However if she ever wants to roll a new toon and level it, I'd seriously reconsider. Bard songs are capable of altering the outcome of many a raid and quest.

Buona fortuna!

Thanks a lot to you for your suggestions, dude ^_^
Wish to see u in game sometimes (wondering also you're a ghallandian!!! :P)

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Thanks a lot to you for your suggestions, dude ^_^
Wish to see u in game sometimes (wondering also you're a ghallandian!!! :P)

I can be found on Ghallanda, just ask anyone in Tyrs Paladium and they'll let you know if I'm on.

Look forward to running with ya, Peace brother.

[Nephilia]

I can be found on Ghallanda, just ask anyone in Tyrs Paladium and they'll let you know if I'm on.

Look forward to running with ya, Peace brother.

And if u'll see a white haired female paladin named Benedictha remember of me !!!
See u soon i wish

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

And if u'll see a white haired female paladin named Benedictha remember of me !!!
See u soon i wish

Ahem...... Sista! Cya

[Zaq]

Here's the current day Mississippee Queen. I fit in Spellsinger II rather seamlessly, cutting away some fat along the process. The Cajan Lady finally takes toughness, but leaves in Negotiator and Haggle focus, for a true Queen knows no boundaries accept the ones she purchases at a steep discount!

Hey Les,

I would just wondering why on your current build why you took Empower instead of Empower Healing at level 1 since through most the thread you always had Empower Healing?

cheers Zaq

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

Hey Les,

I would just wondering why on your current build why you took Empower instead of Empower Healing at level 1 since through most the thread you always had Empower Healing?

cheers Zaq

That would be a typo, fixed. Thanks for bringing that to my attention! +1

Apologies for the confusion.

[Zaq]

I was a little thrown and suspected a typo but am still unsure of much in DDO. Thanks for your quick reply.

Have very much enjoyed reading your post and am thinking of making a bard such as this.

cheers Z

[Quikster]

Argh. +3 from Battered Marketplace Shield doesnt seem to stack with the +5 haggle buff from airship

[LeslieWest_GuitarGod]

We hear a call of duty blowing in the wind. This Thursday, my guild Tyrs Paladium will host a Veterans Day server event on Ghallanda. All bards from all servers are cordially invited.

Day: This Thursday, Veteran's Day
Time: 3PM EST and 10PM EST
Location: House J fountains

I motion to all members of my favorite class in DDO, the bard community, to please join us in showing appreciation to all active military around the World. We will also pay our respects to those who gave it all.

There will be a poetry recital, "full color" parade, and a 21 Gun Salute to honor our fallen heroes.

This is a very serious event, and would be honored to have all in attendance that can make it.

PS: Of course every class is invited, this particular post is a special callout to bards since there are quite a few that have followed my bard posts over the years. Thank you to all who can attend. Please spread the word to anyone who you think might appreciate to be part of this.