You gain unarmed defence and weapon damage, while still having full access to the bardic spell list.
Paired with superb buff abilities, this is one of the strongest subclasses available in the game.
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This allows for a Dance bard to be played anywhere on the spectrum from Eddy Gordo to Wong Fei-Hung.
This is paired with abilities that let them maneuver around melee attackers to keep just out of range.
Additionally, the subclass features beyond third level are all focused onshared benefits between yourself and your team.
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A dance bard is able to function alone but performs at their best when they have a partner.
Ability
Effect
Usage
Dazzling Footwork
Gain unarmoured damage and defence from your charisma and dexterity.
Inspiring Movement
Use a reaction to move away when someone approaches you.
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A nearby ally is able to move at the same time.
Inspiring Movement is able to shut down most ambush attackers.
Leading Evasion
Take half or no damage from dexterity saving throws.
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This feature is shared with adjacent allies.
This encourages the bard toposition themselves between vulnerable allies.
Origin And Attributes For A Dance Bard
Dance Bards care about charisma firstand dexterity second.
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Your origin will also provide you an origin feat.
Not all of them are equal, but the Entertainer, Merchant and Hermit all give good options.
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The strongest multiclass options for the dancing bard are theBladesinging Wizard and Warlock.
Warlock grants you access to Eldritch Blast and all its associated upgrades.
Eldritch blast pairs superbly with the newly added spell Conjure Minor Elementals.
The difficult terrain it generates improves the evasive strength of inspiring movement as it only slows your enemies.
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