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**Bard** is one of the 16 player [classes](/wiki/classes). This class is exclusive to the [Exalt](/wiki/realm-of-the-mad-god-exalt) client and cannot be played on Flash. Game Description: The bard uses his lute to inspire allies and enhance their combat capabilities. [Click here](/wiki/bard-class-guide) for a guide on how to use the Bard effectively. **How to Unlock:** Reach level 20 with [Huntress](/wiki/huntress) and level 20 with [Paladin](/wiki/paladin). [Sound when hit](http://realmofthemadgod.appspot.com/sfx/player/archer_hit.mp3) [Sound when killed](http://realmofthemadgod.appspot.com/sfx/player/archer_death.mp3)

	Equipment slots and starting gear Bow: Shortbow Lute: Novice's Lute Robe: None Ring: None

##Stats

	Initial Stats	Gain Per Level	Average at 20	Base Stat Cap
Hit Points	100	20 to 30	575	670
Magic Points	100	5 to 15	290	385
Attack	10	1 to 2	38	55
Defense	0	0	0	25
Speed	10	0 to 2	29	55
Dexterity	15	1 to 2	43	70
Vitality	12	0 to 2	31	45
Wisdom	15	1 to 2	43	75

**Technical Details**: *All values exclude bonuses from equipment.* ###Maximum Achievable Stats

Defense
	Weapon		Ability		Armor		Ring		Set Bonus	Total
Hit Points		+0		+40		+60		+180	+20	+300	970
Magic Points		+30		+40		+180		+180		+430	815
Attack				+4		+10		+10		+24	79
Defense				+4		+17		+10		+31	56*
Speed		+5		+7		+10		+10		+32	87
Dexterity		+0		+4		+5		+10	+3	+22	92
Vitality		+0		+4		+7		+9	+5	+25	70
Wisdom						+15		+10		+25	100

**Technical Details**: *Assuming you have maxed all stats.* This is the Bard's highest achieveable defense without a defense boost. With the Nebular Lute you gain a +12 defense boost which totals to 64 defense and if you switch back to the Pharaoh's Requiem then it's 68 defense. ##Character Skins For a list of skins, see [this page](/wiki/bard-skins).

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