Bard
Job Fundamentals
Bards are the bow users of FFXIV, with musical skills mixed in. As a Bard, you’ll use a pair of damage over time debuffs, which can trigger bonus effects during your songs. Reacting to these triggers while maintaining your DoTs and songs is the core of Bard gameplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Recent Job Changes
Patch 7.2:
- Ladonsbite potency raised from 130 to 140
- Shadowbite potency raised from 170 to 180 (now 280 under Barrage)
- Pitch Perfect, Resonant Arrow and Radiant Encore now have a 55% damage fall-off on additional targets (was 50%)
Gearing
Bard Best in Slot (BiS)
Patch: 7.21
Updated: 30 Mar, 2025
Stats & Materia
Item Level >>> Critical Hit > Determination >= Direct Hit >>>> Skill Speed
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