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Ereanor 02-17-07, 04:09 AM	Hi, 9th level bard here looking for some advise regarding my spell choices. I like to play him as support character who will focus on buffing the group first with music and then trying to "disable" opponents with enchantments. Outside of combat I aim to be skill and knowledge oriented(in other words I am the face of the party and use my knowledge and gather information to collect relevant information to accomplish our missions). Listed below are the spells I currently know. Is this list ok and am I missing any "crucial" spells that should be swapped out when the opportunity presents itself? Also what are "must have" spells as I gain levels? I am all ready considering Dominate and Hold Monster for 4th level, Major Image, Displacement, Tiny Hut or Slow for 3rd level and once I get Hold Monster swapping out Hold Person for either Eagle's Splendor, Minor Image(if I don't take Major Image), Shatter or Invisibility. I plan on staying in the bard class for the duration. Thanks. PS I'm just trying to get a general sense of my spell selection and if perhaps I am missing some key spells to make my character more useful. I admit I have always played melee-oriented characters and don't really know the value of arcane magic. Current Spells: 0. Read Magic, Detect Magic, Mending, Message, Prestidigitation, Resistance. 1. Cure Light Wounds, Grease, Tasha's Hideous Laughter, Inspirational Boost. 2. Alter Self, Mirror Image, Hold Person, Glitterdust. 3. Glibness, Sculpt Sound, Confusion. Human Bard 9 Stats: Str 10 Dex 14 Con 14 Int 16 Wis 10 Cha 18 Current feats: Bonus: Improved Initiative 1. Spell Focus; Enchantment 3. Versitile Performer 6. Leadership 9. Subsonics Upcoming feat selection: 12. Greater Spell Focus; Enchantment 15. Spell Penetration 18. Greater Spell Penetration
Dragados 02-17-07, 08:35 AM	There's a spell in Races of Stone called Greater Harmonize that allows you to start and sustain a Bardic Music effect as a move action, allowing you to cast your spells without stopping the buffing. It's 4th level though, so it will have to wait a level or two.