Howdy! I'm planning on making a Desna-praising Bard, probably of human or elven origin, and I was just wondering if anyone could offer some advice on a good polymath Bard build for the early levels of the game. What's a good starting array of stats, and what feats might I want to keep an eye on? Is it worth getting at least trained in any of the Charisma skills that Versatile Performance taps into?
Thanks to anyone who replies :)
Ancestry: Elf
Heritage: Ancient
Ability modifiers: 0/3/1/0/1/4
01: nimble elf or otherworldly magic (electric arc, swashbuckler dedication (from ancient elf)
02: multifarious muse (maestro)
03: adopted ancestry (human)
04: basic flair (one for all)
05: natural ambition (reach spell), boost dex/con/wis/cha
06: dirge of doom or any focus spell (mostly for an extra focus point)
07: fleet or toughness
That should cover the early game. Grab a bow, sit at range. Lingering inspire from maestro is a 3 round buff and one for all is a good use of your 3rd action and reaction. Reach spell is useful if you ever need it. Skills are performance, diplomacy, and any one of your choice.
Pick the usual good spells and it basically plays itself.