Is bard charm worthless, or am I doing something wrong?

[Kender]

well charm lasts 3 ticks unless you get an early break (CHA helps with this). you can't leave the charm song on the target (like you can with mez) because as soon as the spell lands the target is a pet and therefore an invalid target for a detremental spell. twist a coule songs to help out (slow, regen, mana, whateverelseyourpartymightneed take your pick) then get some distance on the pet and get ready to recharm.

hide breaks charm as well if successful, as does invis song (but that's a pain)