Bard Remix (Lv40-69)

BardSolo damage while levelingAs of 2026-09 (SEA)

Build byBeshy

The Remix route before Lv70: lean on Melody Strike and Dissonance for damage, with Assassin Cross of Sunset for extra speed while you level.

Single source

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Stat Priority

1. DEX
2. AGI

Build Master asks for Base DEX 40. From there, keep splitting further levels between AGI and DEX; see clown.json for the Lv87 spread.

Skills

Double StrafeLv.10
Fires 2 arrows at the target. Each arrow deals 170%+60 Neutral Ranged PDMG.Your main first-job damage skill — max it early for reliable single-target damage.
Owl's EyeLv.10
Increases DEX by 20.Passive DEX boost that also raises your ranged damage output; worth maxing early.
Vulture's EyeLv.10
Increases HIT by 20, Ranged PDMG by 10%.Passive HIT and ranged physical damage — max it alongside your other damage passives.
Attention ConcentrateLv.10
After using Improve Concentration, increases AGI and DEX by 10, and LUK by 20 for 600 sec.Self buff for AGI, DEX and LUK — keep it on auto-cast so it's always running.
Melody StrikeLv.10
Fires 2 notes at the target, dealing 400%+200 Neutral Ranged PDMG.Core damage skill for this build — also needed to clear Build Master stage 2.
DissonanceLv.10
Fires sound waves at up to 5 enemies within 8m, dealing 1400%+800 Neutral Ranged PDMG.
Solo Aura: Fires sound waves every second at up to 5 enemies within 8m, dealing 600%+400 Neutral Ranged PDMG for 600s. Cannot coexist with other Ensemble or Solo Auras.Damage skill worth maxing; Build Master stage 3 only requires Lv5 of it, but the extra levels help your steady damage.
Assassin Cross of SunsetLv.10
Increases ASPD by 20% and reduces Variable Cast Time by 30% for yourself and all party members within 30m for 600s.ASPD and cast-time buff for you and your party — keep it active while attacking.
Musical LessonLv.10
When equipped with an instrument, Max SP +10%, ATK +30, and ASPD +10%.Instrument passive that boosts SP, ATK and ASPD — free upkeep as long as you keep an instrument equipped.

Rotation

Keep Assassin Cross of Sunset and Dissonance active, and weave Melody Strike between basic attacks.

Equipment: Early game

CapeAncient CapeLv.41 · Def +23All Six Stats +1, Flee +10At Refine Lv. +5, All Six Stats +2, Flee +2At Refine Lv. +10, All Six Stats +4, Flee +4At Refine Lv. +15, All Six Stats +6, Flee +6Early cape reward from Build Master stage 2 — equip it as soon as you unlock it.

Equipment: Mid game

WeaponLoner's Guitar IILv.55 · ATK +108Melody Strike and Dissonance DMG multiplier +8%Refine+5, Melody Strike and Dissonance DMG multiplier +4%Refine+10, Melody Strike and Dissonance DMG multiplier +8%Refine +15, Melody Strike and Dissonance DMG multiplier +12%Boosts Melody Strike and Dissonance damage by 8% — the natural weapon upgrade from Build Master stage 5 at Lv55.

AccessoryBison HornLv.40 · HP +454 · ATK +25AGI +3Refine +5, AGI +4Refine +10, ASPD +2%Accessory reward from Build Master stage 3 — a solid stat stick until you find an upgrade.

Cards

AccessoryMantis CardSTR +3~5Includes up to 2 random affixes.Build Master stage 4 reward; a free accessory card for the slot until you upgrade.

AccessoryOrc Archer CardRanged PDMG% +3%~5%Includes up to 2 random affixes.Adds ranged physical damage — a Build Master stage 7 reward that fits any Archer-line build.

Special Skills (Affixes)

Condition ImprovingAccessory
Rhythm Note layer cap increased by 1~3 layers. Each layer increases Solo or Dance-type Special Skill damage multiplier by 0.2~3.5% and adds +1 additional hits to Arrow Vulcan.
Rhythm ArcanumAccessory
Arrow Vulcan no longer consumes Rhythm Notes. When possessing Solo or Dance-type Halo, automatically cast Arrow Vulcan Lv.5 every 0.7~1.5s (scales with learned skill levels) and increases Arrow Vulcan damage multiplier by 0.6~21%. This Special Skill effect cannot coexist with Chaotic Instrument and Disordered Stance.Core pick for this build; its Arrow Vulcan part only kicks in once you have the Clown skills.
Elite GuardArmor
DMG taken from MVP, Mini, and Boss -0.5~27.5%.General PvE survival pick that cuts damage from MVP, Mini and Boss monsters. Works on any class, not just Bard.
PDMG ReductionCloak
When taking damage, PDMG taken -0.7~35.8% for 5s.Solid defensive pick for both PvE and PvP, available from the Lv25 forge series onward. Swap it for Duelist Guard when you're focused on PvP.
Sonic SurgeWeapon
When Solo skills deal damage, targets take 0.7~25.6% more damage from Solo or Solo Dance skills for 5s.Core special skill for this build's damage rotation.

Tips

Most players push through this stage quickly and switch to Clown at Lv70+, where Bard really opens up.

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