*NOTE: For this list I’ll focus only on 1st-level spells or higher, so no cantrip choices here. With that in mind, here’s my list for the best spell picks!* I’ve played a several Bards in multiple campaigns and I found that emphasizing utility and support spells with smatterings of damage worked best for me. So players must consider their spell choices carefully, as they usually have limited opportunities to learn new spells or switch their selections. Unlike Clerics, Druids, and Wizards who prepare their spells, Bards have a limited number of spells chosen from their class’s spellcasting list. The Bard’s spellcasting list contains mostly support and control spells which allow them to buff/heal allies, disable foes, and otherwise address numerous situations both in- and out-of-combat. In Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition(D&D 5e) Bards have full spellcasting progression, meaning they eventually gain access to 9th-level spells-the highest tier of magic. Some typical depictions of Bards portray them as charismatic performers who use their wit and charm to beguile and/or confuse those around them-sometimes with a smidge of magic in the mix.
