Bard Best in Slot
Find the optimal gear setups for Bard across different content. Learn about situational alternatives and enchantments.
General/Exaltation Dungeons
Enchantments Work in Progress
Please note that the enchantment recommendations are currently being refined and may not be optimal. We're actively working on improving these suggestions. Focus on the gear recommendations for now!
Main build
General build for most content
Makakoyumi
Enchantments:
Shaitan's Might
Attack Defense Tradeoff
Loot Bonus
Damage Bonus
Noble Mandolin
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
OnAbility Attack Boost
Vesture of Duality
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
OnHit Attack Boost
Overclocking Amulet
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot Bonus
XP Loot BonusSituational Swapouts
Weapon Swapouts
Bow of Deep Enchantment
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusBow of Deep Enchantment
Great for clearing large groups of enemies
Celestial Recurve
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusCelestial Recurve
Great when enemies are entirely stationary
Leaf Bow
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusLeaf Bow
Good if legacy buzzing bullets enchant is applied
Clockwork Repeater
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusClockwork Repeater
Great pure DPS bow
Bow of the Void
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusBow of the Void
Great all-around bow
Hama Yumi
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusHama Yumi
Best longbow
Bolt Thrower
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusBolt Thrower
Great for clearing large groups of enemies, good EP swapout
Predator Bow
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusDamage BonusPredator Bow
Best EP swapout, also useful for clearing groups of enemies
Ability Swapouts
Motivational Megaphone
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostMotivational Megaphone
Great for applying Berserk to a group
Wavecrest Concertina
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostWavecrest Concertina
Great swapout to use in between other lutes
Taiko Drums
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostTaiko Drums
Versatile lute that is useful for many things, also cancels out Mandolin downside
Nebular Lute
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnAbility Attack BoostNebular Lute
Best lute for applying Inspired
Armor Swapouts
Diplomatic Robe
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostDiplomatic Robe
Good robe alternative
Flowering Kimono
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostFlowering Kimono
Only use if paired with Kagenohikari
Water Dragon Silk Robe
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusOnHit Attack BoostWater Dragon Silk Robe
Passable and more accessible alternative to Vesture
Ring Swapouts
Chrysalis of Eternity
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusChrysalis of Eternity
Less DPS, for more survivability
Kagenohikari
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusKagenohikari
Only use if paired with Flowering Kimono
The Twilight Gemstone
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusThe Twilight Gemstone
Great for converting mana to ability usage
Snake Eye Ring
Enchantments:
Shaitan's MightAttack Defense TradeoffLoot BonusXP Loot BonusSnake Eye Ring
Swap to and use ability for a speed boost
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