Ring<\/div>\nBard players often choose to wear rings that either boost defensive capability or focus on offense. \n\nAs for a tiered protective ring, HP is always preferred over DEF on a class like Bard. However, because of Bard's low defence, it can be justified to use Defence ring over HP in some circumstances. \n\n
\nThe top choice by many players, Ring of Unbound Health (UBHP) is the best ring to use on any classes if you want to maximize your survivability as a Bard. This ring will boost your HP by 180. If you happen to have a [Ring of Decades](\/wiki\/ring-of-decades), the boost of +190 HP will let you fare a bit better than the UBHP. Regardless of reasons, majorities of players swear by wearing an HP ring over a DEF ring. \n\n
\nAn unconventional choice of many, the Ring of Unbound Defense (UBDef) can be seen as a reason choice for a Bard due to his low Defence stat. In addition, it pairs fairly well with tiered Lutes' Defence boost effect as it allows him to be tanky as a Warrior\/Paladin.\n\n
\nThe Ring of the Pyramid fits well on any classes, particularly the Bard. It provides a solid boost of +4 ATT which fits well for increasing his DPS. In addition, +100 HP and +4 DEF significantly increases the surviability, which is also equally important for a Bard.\n\n
\nFor a tiered offensive ring, the Ring of Unbound Attack is the optimal choice for a Bard as he possesses high DEX but low ATT. In fact, ATT will always outdamage DEX regardless of the enemy's defence. There's also Esben's Wedding Ring which grants the same ATT boost and also +60 HP and +60 MP but lowers your defense but that shouldn't be issue with your increased range. Just note, rings that boost both ATT and DEX will provide better DPS.\n\n
\nThe Forgotten Crown and the Magical Lodestone both provide +12 to offensive stats (+6 ATT and +6 DEX). The catch is Crown grants 110 HP while the Lodestone provides 6 SPD and 6 DEF. The Lodestone *does* have an edge over the Crown in the fact that a Bard can benefit from the +6 Defence as he's faily squishy without Defence boost and the +6 Defence for effective rushing. Nonetheless, many players view the Crown as the superior option because of the HP boost it provides.\n##
Strengths and Weaknesses<\/div>\nThe Bard is a versatile and balanced class. He can range from a DPS centered character that attacks from a distance, to a support character that buffs the group and debuffs enemies. The variety in untiered bows allow him many different playstyles. Yet this eclectic variety in items makes him suffer with the reduced DEF from robes--and also the DPS meta. The Bard, then, becomes quite dependent on the UTs for specialization in either offense, defense, or support, which can be tricky for newer players who can't get UTs as easily. But if that's okay for the player, then they have nothing to worry about.\n\n##
Group Role<\/div>\nThe Bard can inspire his allies, giving them increased range. This is very beneficial to sword classes, as they can now attack from a good distance, keeping them safer, and makes it so wand classes can hit [Oryx The Mad God 2](\/wiki\/oryx-the-mad-god-2) during his dance phase.\n\n##
Event and Dungeon Bosses<\/div>\n*needs more information*\n\n##
Summary<\/div>\nOverall the Bard is a easy to use good class that can help his teammates (and especially knights with the def boost) by giving them more def and increasing their range, making almost anything safer."],[[],[]]);initializeCookieConsentBanner("e");