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Traits by Major Abilities: Bardic Performance

The following table lists all traits related to one of the major abilities, Bardic Performance, which has a core list of traits under its umbrella. This ability is related to the Bard Archetype from class-based systems.

TraitSummaryTagsPoints
Bardic Performance †(1)Gain Bardic Performance rounds5
Countersong
Use Bardic Performance to assist against effects with the auditory or lingual tags
4
DistractionUse Bardic Performance to assist against effects with the visual tag4
FascinateUse Bardic Performance to inflict the Fascinate condition on other(s)Multiple4
> SuggestionUse Suggestion power on a Fascinate target4
>> Mass SuggestionUse Suggestion power on multiple Fascinated target6
Frightening PerformanceUse Bardic Performance to inflict the Frightened condition on others5
> Dirge of DoomUse Bardic Performance to cause enemies to Flee5
>> Deadly Performance †(2)Attempt to kill a target with your performance6
Inspire CompetenceProvide an Assist bonus to an ally on a skill checkMultiple4
Inspire CourageProvide a Morale bonus to attack, damage, and certain saves to alliesMultiple5
Inspire Greatness
Provide Hit Points and an Assist bonus to attacks and certain saves to allies
Multiple6
> Inspire HeroicsProvide a Morale bonus to saves and a Dodge bonus to AC to alliesMultiple5
Soothing PerformanceUse Bardic Performance to use the Heal extract or spell and remove certain conditions5
Well-VersedGain an Insight bonus against Bardic Performance affects and effects with the auditory and lingual tagsFortification4
JesterGain an Insight bonus to Perform checksMultiple1
Skill Proficiency (for Proficiency in Perform)Become proficient in a skillMultiple3
Versatile PerformanceMake a Perform check in place of another skill checkMultiple4
†(1) Bardic Performance requires proficiency with the Perform skill.

†(2) Deadly Performance also requires the Suggestion trait.

Fantasy Specific – none


Steampunk Specific – none