Bard - new class announced
Yesterday, a new class was announced, the Bard. It will likely appear in the game in a few days, but you can already test it on the beta server.
Basic Information
The Bard is a class whose main attribute is Intelligence, which determines the amount of damage dealt. Like the Mage, they use staffs as weapons, but the rest of their equipment is similar to that of a Scout.
Class Mechanics
Although this is still the beta version of the class, we already know the main mechanic: instruments. The Bard has can play 3 instruments, from which they can choose 1 for battle (this works similarly to the Druid's masks).
During the fight, the Bard plays a melody on their chosen instrument every 4 rounds. The power of the melody’s effect depends on the quality of the melody played (determined by levels 1-3). The effect’s duration is also partly influenced by the amount of Constitution, as explained later.
The chance of playing a melody at each level is as follows:
- Level 1 - 25%
- Level 2 - 50%
- Level 3 - 25%
But what do the different instruments offer at each level? Let me explain.
The Bard's 3 instruments and their effects are as follows:
- Harp - increased maximum damage reduction
- Lute - increased damage
- Flute - HP regeneration after hitting an opponent
Instruments, Melodies, and Bonuses
In the table below, you can check the effects of the melodies based on the instrument and the quality level of the melody played.| Quality Level | Effect Duration | Harp (max. damage reduction) |
Lute (damage bonus) |
Flute (HP regeneration) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1 round | +20% | +5% | |
| Level 2 | 1 round | |||
| Level 3 | 2 rounds |
Looking at the table, someone might think there’s a mistake regarding the effect duration (after all, there was a mention of 4 rounds earlier). However, the values in the table above are the base values, to avoid causing too much confusion.
You can achieve a longer effect duration by properly increasing your character's Endurance. If Constitution is greater than or equal to 50% of Intelligence, then the effect duration at each level increases by 1 round. If Constitution is greater than or equal to 75% of Intelligence, the effect duration increases by another round (for a total of 2 additional rounds). The table below should illustrate this well.
| Quality Level | Constitution < 50% of Intelligence | Constitution >= 50% of Intelligence | Constitution >= 75% of Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1 round | 2 rounds | 3 rounds |
| Level 2 | 1 round | 2 rounds | 3 rounds |
| Level 3 | 2 rounds | 3 rounds | 4 rounds |
Below is a visual presentation of the instruments:
Testing the class on the Beta Server
Bard testing began on the beta server yesterday evening and will last until 12.06 at 14:00 (after which accounts may be deleted). You can access the beta server by clicking here. However, keep in mind that this is the beta version of the new class, and a lot may still change, but we will try to keep you informed of all updates!
Update 15.06.2022
Today, the second phase of Bard testing has begun. The Bard is available again with minor changes, which you may have already noticed. The test will run until Sunday 19.06 at 14:00.