Phantom Bard

Phantom Bard

Level Cap

4

Patch

7.25

These memories echo with the vivid imagery of a bard's lilting song. Utilize them to employ the very same ballads in battle.

— In-game description

Phantom Bard is a phantom job introduced in patch 7.25.

Unlock

This job is unlocked through the starter quest New Job, Old Tricks, alongside Phantom Knight and Phantom Monk.

Experience Table

Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Total EXP Needed
400	4400	9600	14400

Actions

Action	Acquired	Level	Type	MP	Casting	Recast	Range Radius	Description
Offensive Aria	Phantom Bard	1	Ability		Instant	5s	0y 30y	Increases damage dealt by self and nearby party members by 1/2/3/4%. Duration: 70s
Romeo's Ballad	Phantom Bard	2	Ability		Instant	15s	0y 30y	Freezes time for all nearby enemies readying an attack. Duration: 3s Additional Effect: Grants Romeo's Ballad to self and nearby party members when executed within proximity of a knowledge crystal Romeo's Ballad Effect: Increases Phantom EXP earned through battle by 10% Duration: 30m
Mighty March	Phantom Bard	3	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 30y	Gradually restores own HP and the HP of all nearby party members. Cure Potency: 3,000/3,500 Additional Effect: Increases maximum HP by 20% and restores the amount increased Duration: 30s
Hero's Rime	Phantom Bard	4	Ability		Instant	120s	0y 30y	Increases damage dealt and healing potency of self and nearby party members by 10%, while reducing damage taken by 10%. Duration: 20s Effect cannot be stacked with Offensive Aria.

Traits

Trait	Acquired	Level	Effect
Enhanced Vocals	Phantom Bard	2	Increases the effectiveness of songs in accordance with your Phantom Bard level.

Trivia

• The job icon is identical to the regular bard job.
• This job is based on the Bard job from Final Fantasy V.