Early Access Feedback - [Suggestion] Duelist Class - Consider Bard Ascendancy - Forum

In a recent interview, Jonathan mentioned that PoE2 is planned to have swords before it's officially released by end of year in 2026 (hopefully). As swords belong to the unannounced Duelist class, I would like to suggest that GGG considers a Bard Ascendancy. The Bard would be a combination of sword skills with "magical inspirations," which the Bard will play a musical tune from a lute or flute (song skills) that grant temporary buffs to you and your allies. Last edited by CharlesJT#7681 on Dec 31, 2025, 2:01:21 PM Last bumped on Jan 1, 2026, 10:44:02 AM	Posted by CharlesJT#7681 on Dec 31, 2025, 1:51:15 PM Quote this Post
" CharlesJT#7681 wrote: In a recent interview, Jonathan mentioned that PoE2 is planned to have swords before it's officially released by end of year in 2026 (hopefully). As swords belong to the unannounced Duelist class, I would like to suggest that GGG considers a Bard Ascendancy. The Bard would be a combination of sword skills with "magical inspirations," which the Bard will play a musical tune from a lute or flute (song skills) that grant temporary buffs to you and your allies. Luvs me some Bard action!!!! +100	Posted by argoniashawks#7828 on Dec 31, 2025, 2:02:37 PM Quote this Post
" argoniashawks#7828 wrote: Luvs me some Bard action!!!! +100 Agreed, I've always loved the lore and mechanics of Bards giving bonuses to allies with bardic inspiration, etc. I think it would make for an excellent ascendancy. Last edited by CharlesJT#7681 on Jan 1, 2026, 10:47:39 AM	Posted by CharlesJT#7681 on Jan 1, 2026, 10:44:02 AM Quote this Post