Bard Guide for p99. part 1

[knottyb0y]

When playing a bard what is more important, Weapons, Instruments, or Armor? As a bard should i melee in the party or focus on singing/buffing. It seems to me that depending on the party composition I would play more as a melee or as a "caster/crowd control" but I'm learning on the fly, any tips would be lovely.

Knotty