Dnd 5e 2025 Bard. Braius took his twelfth level in paladin, and since there was no change to any of his ability scores, we know that he opted for a feat. That said, some new starting options warrant discussing if you plan to play an artificer under the 2025 rules.
The bard is a master of song, speech, and the magic they contain. There have been sunstantial changes to the main bard class and updated core.