the nice thing about a bard is their are so many ways to make an effective one but a challenge to make a complete one
20 bard WC can hit 42,+ str easily, 600+ hp, 40+ umd, 225-275 hp crits, 1000+ sp, and more. can do alot well
20 bard SS, 46 cha, 300-400 hp cures, 42 spell dc, 1600+ sp
totally different builds but both fun to play
15/3/2 bard/rog/ftr not as geared but a serious hitter, quietly puts up numbers. high umd, high rogue skills in a pinch
2 others in the works.....
all bards should have at least 14 bard levels for the +1 additional song buff IMO, 16 maybe for the level 6 spells but idk how this updates gonna play out and down the road 18 for the tier 3 pre's
Bards: many ways to go to make a good one but also the easiest class to pike and make a "i just sing" 260 hp wet noodle gimp but what the hell, i dont know shit about bards