Bard abilities

This list is for the Bard abilities and traits.

All energy, damage and healing numbers are for rank 1 of the spell only.

Branch Advancement[]

Name	Ranks	Points	Energy	Range	Cast	Cooldown	Description
Good Health	0/5				instant		Increases your maximum Health by (2/4/6/8/10)%.
Bardic Inspiration	0/5						Increases the duration of your Motifs by (3/6/9/12/15) seconds.
Talented Composer	0/2	5			instant		Increases the radius of your Motifs, Fanfares and Anthems by (5/10) meters.
Anthem of Glory	0/1	5	20		instant		Plays an Anthem that increases the Armor Value of party and raid members by 109. Lasts until cancelled. Players can only have 1 Anthem per Rogue at a time.
Street Smart	0/3	5			instant		Reduces your enemy's Hit and Critical Hit chance against you by (1/2/3/4/5)%.
Street Performer	0/5	10					Increases the effectiveness of your Anthems by (6/12/18/24/30)%.
Power Chord	0/1	10	40	20	instant	3 seconds	Plays a Chord that deals weapon plus 18 to 21 Life damage. Awards 2 Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged.
Extended Grief	0/2	15					Increases the duration of Coda of Cowardice and Coda of Distress by (50/100)%.
Stage Presence	0/5	10					Increases the effectiveness of your Fanfares by (6/12/18/24/30)%.
Deafening Music	0/5	15			instant		Increases the damage of Coda of Wrath and Coda of Fury by (3/6/9/12/15)%.
Coda of Fury	0/1	15	40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to deal weapon plus Life damage to the enemy and up to 8 enemies around it. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. Damage bonus from Attack Power is increased with more Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged. 1 Point: 32 damage 2 Points: 54 damage 3 Points: 75 damage 4 Points: 86 damage 5 Points: 107 damage
Improved Anthem of Competence	0/1	20			instant		Your Anthem of Competence now affects party and raid members when they are in combat.
Riff	0/1	20	50	20	instant	1 minute	Plays a succession of notes that deals weapon plus 27 to 29 Life damage. Awards 5 Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged.
Coda of Restoration	0/1	20	40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to instantly heal up to 5 party and raid members. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. Healing bonus from Attack Power is increased with more Combo Points. 1 Point: 47 health 2 Points: 95 health 3 Points: 142 health 4 Points: 189 health 5 Points: 236 health
Triumphant Spirit	0/3	20			instant		Increases the amount healed by Verse of Vitality, Motif of Regeneration and Coda of Restoration by (5/10/15)%.
Verse of Fascination	0/1	25	20		1.5 seconds	30 seconds	Plays a Verse that mesmerizes surrounding enemies for 8 seconds. Any damage on affected enemies removes the effect.
Resonance	0/5	25			instant		Increases all of your ally's attributes by (1/2/3/4/5)% if your ally is affected by Motif of Bravery, Motif of Focus and Motif of Tenacity. Lasts 30 seconds.
Virtuoso	0/1	30	20		instant	3 minutes	A moment of musical brilliance is displayed. All Codas do not consume Combo Points for the next 15 seconds.
Invigorated Soul	0/3	5					Your Cadence heals up to 5 party and raid members for (33/66/100)% of the damage dealt.

Root Advancement[]

Name	Points	Energy	Range	Cast	Cooldown	Description
Motif of Regeneration	24	25		instant		Plays a Motif that heals up to 10 party and raid members for 53 health every 3 seconds. Lasts 15 seconds.
Coda of Fury		40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to deal weapon plus Life damage to the enemy and up to 8 enemies around it. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. Damage bonus from Attack Power is increased with more Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged. 1 Point: 32 damage 2 Points: 54 damage 3 Points: 75 damage 4 Points: 86 damage 5 Points: 107 damage
Motif of Focus	8	25		instant		Plays a Motif that increases the Critical Hit and Spell Critical Hit chance of party and raid members by 5%. Lasts 15 seconds.
Verse of Vitality	44	30		instant	1 minute	Plays a Verse that heals party and raid members for 462 to 469 health.
Verse of Rebirth	36	20	35	8 seconds		Brings the fallen ally back to life and restores 20% of their health and mana. This ability cannot be used while in combat.
Coda of Cowardice	14	40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to harm the enemy and enemies around it, increasing damage taken from physical attacks by 5%. Duration is increased with more Combo Points. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. 1 Point: 6 seconds 2 Points: 12 seconds 3 Points: 18 seconds 4 Points: 24 seconds 5 Points: 30 seconds
Anthem of Defiance	18	20		instant		Plays an Anthem that increases the magical resistances of party and raid members by 31. Lasts until cancelled. Players can only have 1 Anthem per Rogue at a time.
Anthem of Glory		20		instant		Plays an Anthem that increases the Armor Value of party and raid members by 109. Lasts until cancelled. Players can only have 1 Anthem per Rogue at a time.
Verse of Captivation	34	25	20	instant		Plays a Verse that mesmerizes an enemy for 8 seconds. Any damage on the affected enemy removes the effect. Only 1 enemy can be mesmerized at a time.
Motif of Grandeur	28	25		instant		Plays a Motif that increases the amount of healing received by party and raid members by 5%. Lasts 15 seconds.
Verse of Joy	51	20		instant	2 minutes	Plays a Verse that rejoices party and raid members, restoring 50 Mana per second, 5 Power per second, 5 Energy per second, and 5 Charge per second. Lasts 15 seconds.
Verse of Fascination		20		1.5 seconds	30	Plays a Verse that mesmerizes surrounding enemies for 8 seconds. Any damage on affected enemies removes the effect.
Virtuoso		20		instant	3 minutes	A moment of musical brilliance is displayed. All Codas do not consume Combo Points for the next 15 seconds.
Coda of Distress	20	40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to harm the enemy and enemies around it, increasing the damage taken from non-physical attacks by 7%. Duration is increased with more Combo Points. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. 1 Point: 6 seconds 2 Points: 12 seconds 3 Points: 18 seconds 4 Points: 24 seconds 5 Points: 30 seconds
Coda of Wrath	2	40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to deal weapon plus Life damage. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. Damage bonus from Attack Power is increased with more Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged. 1 Point: 18 damage 2 Points: 29 damage 3 Points: 41 damage 4 Points: 47 damage 5 Points: 59 damage
Motif of Tenacity	12	25		instant		Plays a Motif that reduces the damage taken by party and raid members by 5%. Lasts 15 seconds.
Power Chord		40		instant	3 seconds	Plays a Chord that deals weapon plus 18 to 21 Life damage. Awards 2 Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged.
Cadence		50	20	instant		The Rogue continuously strums the Lute, dealing weapon plus 23 Life damage over 2 seconds. Awards 1 Combo Point. While channeling, the Rogue gains an additional Combo Point per second. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged.
Coda of Restoration		40	20	instant		Plays a Coda that uses Combo Points to instantly heal up to 5 party and raid members. Energy Cost is reduced with more Combo Points. Healing bonus from Attack Power is increased with more Combo Points. 1 Point: 47 health 2 Points: 95 health 3 Points: 142 health 4 Points: 189 health 5 Points: 236 health
Motif of Bravery		25		instant		Plays a Motif that increases the Attack Power and Spell Power of party and raid members by 3. Lasts 15 seconds.
Anthem of Fervor	32	20		instant		Plays an Anthem that reduces the cost of all abilities of party and raid members by 10%. Lasts until cancelled. Players can only have 1 Anthem per Rogue at a time.
Motif of Encouragement	36	25		instant		Plays a Motif that causes up to 5 surrounding critters to follow the Rogue. Lasts 15 seconds.
Anthem of Competence	10	20		instant		Plays an Anthem that increases the movement speed of party and raid members by 15% when they are out of combat. Lasts until cancelled. Players can only have 1 Anthem per Rogue at a time.
Fanfare of Knowledge	40			3 seconds		Plays a Fanfare that increases the Intelligence and Wisdom of party and raid members by 30. Lasts 1 hour. Players can only have 1 Fanfare per Rogue at a time.
Riff		50	20	instant	1 minute	Plays a succession of notes that deals weapon plus 27 to 29 Life damage. Awards 5 Combo Points. This attack cannot be blocked, parried or dodged.
Fanfare of Power	16			3 seconds		Plays a Fanfare that increases the Strength and Dexterity of party and raid members by 10. Lasts 1 hour. Players can only have 1 Fanfare per Rogue at a time.
Fanfare of Vigor	4			3 seconds		Plays a Fanfare that increases the Endurance of party and raid members by 5. Lasts 1 hour. Players can only have 1 Fanfare per Rogue at a time.

Calling	Soul Abilities
Cleric	Cabalist • Druid • Inquisitor • Justicar • Purifier • Sentinel • Shaman • Warden • Templar (PvP)
Mage	Archon • Chloromancer • Dominator • Elementalist • Necromancer • Pyromancer • Stormcaller • Warlock • Archmage (PvP)
Rogue	Assassin • Bard • Bladedancer • Marksman • Nightblade • Ranger • Riftstalker • Saboteur • Infiltrator (PvP)
Warrior	Beastmaster • Champion • Paladin • Paragon • Reaver • Riftblade • Void Knight • Warlord • Vindicator (PvP)

References[]

PAX video from TheAutochthon (via HorRIFTic Intentions) - [1]