Bard (BRD)

Physical Ranged DPS -- A Realm Reborn

Role

Physical Ranged DPS

Difficulty

Medium (2/3)

Primary Stat

Dexterity

Weapon

Bow

Description

A mobile ranged DPS that sings songs to buff the party while maintaining DoTs. BRD has the most party utility of any DPS job with multiple raid buffs.

Playstyle

Proc-based, reactive gameplay. Maintain DoTs and songs while responding to Repertoire procs. Full mobility with no cast times. Lots of party utility.

Key Mechanics

  • 1Three song rotation (Wanderer, Mage, Army)
  • 2Repertoire procs from DoTs
  • 3Raging Strikes burst window
  • 4Battle Voice raid buff
  • 5Apex Arrow gauge spender

Rotation Overview

Maintain two DoTs (Caustic Bite, Stormbite). Rotate songs: Wanderer Minuet (Pitch Perfect procs) > Mage Ballad (Bloodletter resets) > Army Paeon (haste). Raging Strikes + Battle Voice for burst. Build Soul Voice for Apex Arrow.

Utility

Battle Voice -- party direct hit buffRadiant Finale -- party damage buffTroubadour -- party mitigationNature Minne -- healing received buffWarden Paean -- cleanse + shield