Bard Job Abilities and Best Sub-Jobs

This is a guide to the Bard Job class in Bravely Default 2 (Bravely Default II) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to know all the details about the Bard Job including its abilities, specialties, stat modifiers, and weapon proficiencies!

Bard Overview

Bard Overview
・Bards specialize in boosting allies' abilities, otherwise known as 'buffing'. ・Even a single buff can make a huge difference, potentially allowing you to breeze through battles with ease. ・Bards' turns also tend to come around quickly, making healing-based sub-jobs an effective option.

Bard Overall Stats

HP	MP	Strength	Defense
Magic	Magic Defense	Healing Power	Agility

How to Play the Bard

Buff your party according to the situation

The Bard's repertoire of buffs ranges from protective ones to offensive buffs. Choose which buff to use according to the situation to maximize the Bard's effectiveness!

Bard Ability List

Ability	Type	Cost	Level	Effect
Don't Let 'Em Get to You	Command	20 MP	1	Reduce physical damage to multiple targets by 15% for three turns. Stats cannot be reduced below 65% of their base value.
Don't Let 'Em Trick You	Command	20 MP	2	Reduce magical damage to multiple targets by 15% for three turns. Stats cannot be reduced below 65% of their base value.
Step into the Spotlight	Command	20 MP	3	Increase the likelihood of a target being the subject of enemy attacks by 20% for three turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
Close Those Tired Eyes	Command	12 MP	4	Attempt to put a target to sleep.
Born Entertainer	Support	1 Slot	5	The effects of Singing and Artistry abilities are increased by a percentage based on the user's level divided by fifteen.
(Won't) Be Missing You	Command	18 MP	6	Increase multiple targets' aim by 5% for three turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
Right Through Your Fingers	Command	18 MP	7	Increase mutiple targets' evasion by 5% for three turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
Hurts So Bad	Command	38 MP	8	Increase physical damage inflicted by multiple targets by 15% for two turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
Work Your Magic	Command	38 MP	9	Increase magical damage inflicted by multiple targets by 15% for two turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
All Killer No Filler	Command	60 MP	10	Increase multiple targets' critical chance by 15% for two turns. Stats cannot be increased beyond 200% of their base value.
Screamin' It Out	Command	54 MP	11	Perform a powerful non-elemental magic attack on multiple targets.
Shut Up and Dance	Command	194 MP	12	Cause a target to act immediately after the user.
Thank You, and Goodnight	Command	66 MP	13	Perform a powerful non-elemental magic attack on all targets that may also put them to sleep.
Epic Group-Cast	Support	1 Slot	14	Targeting all enemies with spells or abilities will not reduce their damage or effects.
More! Mooore!	Command	1 BP	15	Extend the effects of all Singing abilities currently affecting all targets for another three turns.

Best Abilities

Step into the Spotlight

Hurts so Bad

Born Entertainer

Step into the Spotlight

If you're tank somehow just isn't taking aggro enough, this ability can ensure that the enemies will more likely do so. A great ability to use to protect yourself, your allies, or even your tank by increasing other party member's aggro rate!

Hurts so Bad

A damage buff is always welcome. Hurts so Bad is a team wide buff so the more attackers you have in your team, the better its effects will be.

Born Entertainer

Increases the Bard's supportive abilities. While it may not shine at lower levels, it's definitely a skill worth considering later on. It also increases the effectiveness of the Pictomancer's skills (which we still have no info for so stay tuned!).

Bard Speciality and Special Ability

Speciality

Speciality 2 Can only be learned after leveling the Bard to Level 12.

Special Ability

Bard Weapon Proficiencies

Below are the weapons proficiencies for the Bard job. Refer to this section to know which weapons are best suited for the Bard job.

How to Unlock the Bard Job

Defeat Orpheus

Orphues the Bard is an enemy you encounter in Chapter 1. Eliminate his underlings first to make the battle easier!

How to Beat Orpheus

Best Sub-Jobs for Bard

Pictomancer

The ability to apply buffs to your team is only heightened by your ability to debuff your enemies as well. An extremely useful job combo if you don't need spell slingers for a fight and instead, needs more stat correction abilities to level the playing field!

Pictomancer Job Abilities and Best Sub-Jobs

Bravely Default 2 Job Guides

Jobs List

List of Jobs

Jobs
Freelancer	White Mage	Black Mage	Monk
Vanguard	Thief	Bard	Beast Master
Gambler	Berserker	Red Mage	Ranger
Shieldmaster	Pictomancer	Dragoon	Swordmaster
Spiritmaster	Salve-Maker	Oracle	Bastion
Phantom	Arcanist	Hellblade	Bravebearer

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