Bard Class [Feedback]

    You can also put Archer rune inside kitty so if it deactivates it get activated automatically again if kitty is pressed since if you have no focus for Archer rune to work I doubt you will get out another hit aswell so activating it via kitty beforehand would not hurt I guess

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    Bard/Champion – Feedback & Suggestions

    I think Bard/Champion has some interesting mechanics, but in its current state, it lacks raw power and doesn’t perform well in either AoE or single-target scenarios. I tested two different builds:

    1. Full Bleed Build (w/ PAT Weapons)

    • Focused on spamming and stacking bleeds.

    • Completely ignored Agriculture Rune.

    • Result: Very poor performance; not worth using. AoE burst was clearly worse than in a proper burst build.

    2. Full Burst Build

    • Focused on direct damage offhand + dmg

    • Result: Burst was decent, but both single-target and AoE sustain were terrible.

    Suggested Rework Directions

    To make Bard/Champion more viable and fun, I’d suggest focusing the class in one of two clear directions:

    Option 1: Fully Embrace a DoT (Damage over Time) Identity

    • Turn Poison Mist into a DoT (as others have suggested).

    • Rework Agriculture Rune:

      • When consuming DoT stacks from a target, apply all the remaining DoT damage instantly.

    • Bring back the old Genius Creation DEX bonus or give it some bonus PAT.

    This direction would give the class a clear and unique identity among DoT-based class.

    Option 2: Focus on Being a True Burst Class

    • Remove DoT dmg from Poison Int.

    • After getting Harvest Season, make the next Poison Integration instantly apply the stacks consumed—even on a different mob.

    • Remove the damage reduction per target from Poison Mist (let it hit full power across AoE).

    • Consider reducing the cooldown of Incredible Rift (similar to how B/Wd works, where the cooldown is reduced but slightly less effective).

    This would shift the class into a fast, aggressive burst role and make it more competitive with other burst-based clases.

    Final Thoughts

    I really like the design of this class and especially the Agriculture Rune mechanic. It's a creative concept, but it hasn’t been meta for a long time—literally only around its release.

    With some adjustments like the ones above, I believe B/Ch could become a much more attractive and enjoyable option again.