![]() ![]() Once I had finished complaining about it on Facebook, I started thinking, What do the numbers say about Swords vs Valor? Though I’ve seen and participated in many conversations on the subject, I’ve never seen someone present the relevant math. Imagine my surprise when I saw prominent 5E content creators not just ranking Valor as a powerful subclass but also claiming it was by far the superior choice to Swords. Until recently I had thought this common knowledge: Swords being viewed as Wizards of the Coast’s mulligan * on the Valor subclass. Though neither option is something I’d select for a monoclassed bard, Swords is valuable for some very powerful multiclass builds. It has more complete features, higher damage output, and even additional defense. Out of the two, Swords is by far the stronger option. These subclasses attempt to supplement the bard’s casting ability with martial options and increased survivability. However, there are two major exceptions to this rule: the College of Swords and the College of Valor. ![]() Most of the bard’s subclasses do that very thing, improving their casting and support abilities. That all being said, it’d be easy to assume that the class would focus on those powerful casting features, and usually it does. The plethora of combinations never intended by the game’s designers allows for truly powerful results. As someone who enjoys tinkering with the mechanics of D&D, I love how flexible the bard is. It is a full caster class boasting a robust spell list and has the ability to steal a total of 6 spells from any other list in the game. The bard has managed to grow beyond the subpar abilities of previous editions to become one of the best classes in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. ![]()
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