Why would bards switch out instruments?

[Pindrought]

So i'm really new to Everquest, and i'm pretty confused about something I had read. Why would a bard switch out instruments while in combat when you don't need the instrument equipped to use the spell?

[leftharted]

the instruments improve the effect of the song considerably. better instruments have a greater effect. Alot of the strategy to bard grouping is determining when to 'buff' your songs with instruments; and when not to.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Thrasos%27_Bard_Guide

wiki should explain better than I can. =)

I just re-started myself; but my brother mained a Bard in live back in the day; which is the only reason I know this.. heh.

[GuRu]

Originally Posted by leftharted [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

the instruments improve the effect of the song considerably. better instruments have a greater effect. Alot of the strategy to bard grouping is determining when to 'buff' your songs with instruments; and when not to.

http://wiki.project1999.com/Thrasos%27_Bard_Guide

wiki should explain better than I can. =)

I just re-started myself; but my brother mained a Bard in live back in the day; which is the only reason I know this.. heh.

[Swish]

If you've got a bard that switches a lot, you've got a good bard.... essentially [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Halfelfbard]

Bards are awesome, get the best loot you can and just stand there and health/mana! The group will love you. (sarcasm on) Bard is the "busiest" class to play in a group. Hope you type fast!

[Llaile]

Gotta type in
short bursts between
triggering songs

[xKoopa]

Originally Posted by Llaile [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Gotta type in
short bursts between
triggering songs

this makes so much sense

[firesyde424]

http://www.gucomics.com/20020812

[Ele]

dat mod

[NovaSeven]

Originally Posted by Pindrought [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

So i'm really new to Everquest, and i'm pretty confused about something I had read. Why would a bard switch out instruments while in combat when you don't need the instrument equipped to use the spell?

They have to stop using their horns to release the spit valve. Spit valves are classic.