Bard FAQ
Guide Info
Last Updated: 28 Jul, 2024
Patch Applicable: 7.01

How does Repertoire work?

While under a song, we get one 80% chance at a proc every three seconds of the song timer. Specifically, proc chances occur at 42, 39, 36, etc. seconds remaining, and not at 45 or zero.

What songs do I use in dungeons?

All of them. As always, try to have a song up at all times.

The Wanderer’s Minuet is now our strongest song in AoE, provided you can hit the whole pack with the 5y radius Pitch Perfect. Mage’s Ballad is also around as good. \

Usually players just stick to the standard song order and buff alignment, but if you’re confident in the timings and feel like minmaxing it’s better to try and have Army’s be the middle song that plays out while running between packs.

Should I use DoTs (damage over time skills) on trash in dungeons?

If you’re running to or between packs and can’t hit more than two targets with Ladonsbite, go ahead and start dropping some Stormbites on enemies. It can also be worth tossing both DoTs on high-hp enemies.

When is the best time to use Apex Arrow on single target?

Keeping it aligned with two minute buffs is so valuable, that it’s worth treating it as a 60 second cooldown. During Mage’s Ballad, use it at 100, or before Sidewinder at the lastest. Then hold it until two minute buffs are all up.

Should I use Radiant Finale at 2% in the opener?

Yes, keep it aligned with Battle Voice. It will be at three coda for every usage after the first.

When do I use tinctures?

If the fight will last 8:30 or more, aim to use it before the two minute burst, and then again for the eight minute. Otherwise, use it before the pull and then at six minutes.

Should I macro (any damage skill)?

No. Macros cannot be queued in advance, so you lose casts over time by using them since every use will have a little delay. Targeting macros (<mo>, <tt>, and so on) for Warden’s Paean can be okay, since the time you lose to not queueing can be gained back by not having to target a party member manually.

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  • 26 Oct, 2021
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    24 Jan, 2022
    Endwalker update