Baldur's Gate 3 Is Adding One Of The Best Bard Subclasses In Patch 8

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Larian Studios recently announced everything that will be included in the upcoming eighth patch for , including a new subclass for Bards. On top of the numerous bug fixes and the long-awaited cross-play feature, it was revealed that twelve more subclasses will be added to the game for free. For bard players specifically, this is a very exciting time as the chosen subclass for them is sure to be one of the best in the entire game.

Many long-time fans of will recognize the College of Glamour bard subclass. On the other hand, many newcomers will wonder what this new Bard College offers compared to the others already in the game. Regardless of one's prior knowledge about this subclass, it will surely be an exciting new experience for players due to just how much it has to offer.

The College Of Glamour subclass was first introduced in an expansion for D&D 5e called back in 2017. This book provided players with numerous new options for character spells, subclasses, feats, and even a new system, allowing for an easy way to generate a character's backstory. College of Glamour was one bard subclass that countless players hoped would be added to, and now they won't have to rely on downloading any mods to do so.

With Patch 8 coming to Baldur's Gate 3 in 2025, 12 new subclasses are going to be added, with one for each class. What new content will they bring?

Whereas other bard subclasses like Lore and Valour primarily focus on hindering enemies with attacks or supporting allies with Bardic Inspiration, the College Of Glamour subclass allows players to utilize a variety of spells that can do both simultaneously. These bards can harness the magic of the feywild to create absolutely awe-inspiring performances, making players feel like true spectacular artists.

The first aspect of the College Of Glamour subclass in that makes it worthwhile is that it allows players to provide their allies with five temporary hit points when using Mantle Of Inspiration. Although the number of hit