Music supports the party, but not every Bard branch is a dedicated healer. Minstrel focuses on recovery; Siren and Pianist have offensive kits.
Base passive: Encore: a successful heal restores 1 Energy.
Bard Super and Ultra paths
MinstrelSongweaver
Healing and lullabies
- Super skills
- On unlockSoothing Hymn
- Level 10Lullaby
- Level 14Verse of Renewal
- Ultra skills
- AwakeningSymphony of Stars
- Ultra TomeCelestial Choir
- Ultra TomeSupernova Solo
SirenBanshee
Offensive vocals
- Super skills
- On unlockShriek
- Level 10Echo
- Level 14Crescendo
- Ultra skills
- AwakeningDeath Wail
- Ultra TomeSoul Rend
- Ultra TomeLament of Tides
PianistVirtuoso
Magic performance
- Super skills
- On unlockStaccato
- Level 10Moonlight Sonata
- Level 14Grand Finale
- Ultra skills
- AwakeningMeteor Concerto
- Ultra TomeFinal Crescendo
- Ultra TomeNocturne
Super skills unlock on selection, at hero level 10 and at level 14. Plan a farming session →
A practical Bard build plan
- 01
Choose your role
Choose Minstrel → Songweaver for healing hymns and lullabies.
- 02
Match your progression
Choose Siren → Banshee for damaging vocals, or Pianist → Virtuoso for musical attacks.
- 03
Prepare your equipment
Coordinate recovery with your team so a once-per-battle Scroll remains available for the dangerous turn.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Why choose it
A clear support option for a party that already has damage.
What to watch
Do not treat a damage-focused Bard branch as if it has the Minstrel healing kit.
Race, trait and Scroll fit
Arcane Spark supports magic and opening Energy. Seraph race bonuses emphasize party healing, while Renewal supplies an extra recovery action.
Questions players ask
How do I unlock a Bard Super class?
Choose your branch at the Trainer’s Shrine in Act 2, The Dungeon. This selection is permanent for that hero.
Does a Tome unlock my Ultra class?
The matching Ultra Sigil handles awakening. Ultra Tomes are for later Ultra skills. Read the item’s class restriction before using it.
Sources 2 references
Reviewed October 23, 2026. Build recommendations are our editorial choices.
Base, Super and Ultra routes, ability names and Act farming targets.
Awakening and later Ultra skills.