Bard Archetype Question


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I was telling a friend about my Dwarven Bard who played a timpani, and he spontaneously came up with another idea that I MUST PLAY!

Gnome Bard who's "instrument" is a One-Man Band.

For those unfamiliar with the concept, here are pictures:

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Does anyone have any suggestions for an archetype that might most aptly work with this patently silly concept?

(As for the build, obviously, stealth is out of the question....)

Grand Lodge

Gnome bard ranks in 5 different perform skills. Take the collector trait. The collection is a pile of instruments which gives you a +2 to a perform of your choice.

Its not much but it is a start.


Hmm, I can't think of one that specifically aids in the use of that specific "instrument."I do know a couple that may either help in looking like you are playing it solo, or perhaps play a unique take on a one-man band.

First, to pretend like you're the one playing everything, the Duettist. You could have this familiar hide on your person and play an instrument or two in combination of your own. It even learns to play it's own performances like you can as a bard. Although that comes in at 4th level, or 8th level if you harmonize the same performance.

Second, the unique take on a one-man band, the Juggler. This allows you to juggle up to three items or weapons, plus another every four levels. Some of those items can be more instruments that aren't already strapped onto your person, and then you play them as you juggle. You could even add a weapon in there to use in combat.


I'd say only a belkyar demon dancer skald would perform in such an unholy manner.

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