Combat Inspiration

This article is about the special Valour bard version of Bardic Inspiration. For the base version, see Bardic Inspiration (class action). For the unrelated gameplay mechanic that allows rerolling failed skill checks, see Inspiration.

Combat Inspiration is a passive feature and class action available to College of Valour Bards. This ability is an enhanced version of Bardic Inspiration that adds the ability to increase the target's armour class and damage.

Description

Inspire an ally to add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack roll, Ability check, Saving throw, weapon damage, or  Armour Class.

Properties

Cost

 Bonus Action +  Bardic Inspiration

Details

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

At higher levels

• When the College of Valour bard reaches Level 5, the bonus increases to +1d8.
• When the College of Valour bard reaches Level 10, the bonus increases to +1d10.

Condition: Combat Inspiration

 Combat Inspiration

Duration: Until Long rest

• Can use their Bardic Inspiration to add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack roll, Ability check, or Saving throw.
• They can also choose a +1d6 bonus to the damage their next weapon attack deals, or to their  Armour Class for one attack.
• Bonus depends on the originating Bard's level.

Grants:

•  Valiant Roll (Toggleable Passive Feature): +1d6 bonus to the next Ability check
•  Valiant Defence (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Saving throw or bonus to  Armour Class for the next attack
•  Valiant Attack (Reaction): +1d6 bonus to the next Attack roll
•  Valiant Damage (Reaction): +1d6 bonus damage to the next Weapon Attack

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: College of Valour