So Bard epic finally came down to earth prices, eh?

[greatdane]

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

Sorry not trying to be dense, never played a bard past 30... but does that allow you solo things you otherwise couldn't? Just trying to understand how it effects gameplay.

The main thing is that it counts as a 'singing instrument,' meaning it boosts songs of the singing category which otherwise can't be boosted in any way. It makes these songs 80% stronger. It's a straight-up power gain that you can't get in any other way.

Secondly, it counts as an instrument of all types so you don't have to swap instruments around while you're twisting your songs. Makes life infinitely easier and allows the bard to actually get into melee. It lets you do some DPS--not a ton, but some.

Thirdly, the proc is a better haste buff than you can otherwise provide, increasing the group's DPS further if you're the one providing haste to them.

It's a pretty big deal.