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Setting: Forgotten Realms

Bladesinger ^[1]
Wizard subclass

Wield Weapon and Wizardry in Elegant Tandem

Bladesingers master a tradition of wizardry that incorporates swordplay and dance. In combat, a Bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the Bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a Bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful experiences in their life - a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.

Bladesinging is associated with the ancient elven societies that first mastered the art and coined the term. Even today, most Bladesingers still hail from old elven realms, such as Myth Drannor, or from non-elven societies that share land and history with elves, such as the Silver Marches. Wherever they hail from, Bladesingers take their talents all across the Realms to help common people and perform heroic deeds. Few communities greet the arrival of a Bladesinger as a good omen.

Bladesinger Features

Wizard Level	Features
3rd	Bladesong, Training in War and Song
6th	Extra Attack
10th	Song of Defense
14th	Song of Victory

Bladesong

3rd level Bladesinger feature.
Summary: A number of times per Long Rest you can use a Bonus Action to initiate Bladesinging (as long as you aren't wearing Armor (including Shields) or Incapacitated. While it lasts you gain the following benefits (ends early if you attack using two hands with a weapon, use armor, are Incapacitated, or choose to end it). You can regain one use when you use Arcane Recovery.

Agility. Buff your AC, Speed, and Acrobatics checks.
Bladework. Can use your Intelligence modifier (instead of Strength or Dexterity) for attack and Damage Rolls when using a weapon.
Focus. Buff Concentration saves.

Training in War and Song

3rd level Bladesinger feature.
Summary: Gain proficiency with Martial Weapons (except Two-Handed and Heavy Weapons). Your weapon counts as a Spellcasting Focus for you. Gain one skill - Acrobatics, Athletics, Performance, or Persuasion.

Extra Attack

6th level Bladesinger feature.
Summary: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack Action on your turn.^[2] Can substitute a cantirp in place of one attack.

Song of Defense

10th level Bladesinger feature.
Summary: Bladesong allows you to take a Reaction (trigger: to taking damage) and spend a spell slot to reduce the damage.

Song of Victory

14th level Bladesinger feature.
Unofficial Summary: When casting a spell that can be cast as an Action, can use a Bonus Action to make a weapon attack.

Sources and Notes

Wizards RPG Team. Forgotten Realms Heroes of Faerun (5e 2024) (2025-11-11). Wizards of the Coast. p. 26-27. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑
This matches the Fighter trait of the same name from the SRD 5.2 licensed: CC-BY. ↑

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[frhof-1] Wizards RPG Team. Forgotten Realms Heroes of Faerun (5e 2024) (2025-11-11). Wizards of the Coast. p. 26-27. Licensed: © Wizards of the Coast (used under 'fair use' clause). ↑

[srd52trait-2] This matches the Fighter trait of the same name from the SRD 5.2 licensed: CC-BY. ↑

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-* '''Bladesong''' now allows you to use your Intelligence modifier for attack and damage rolls while the song is active. The number of uses is now tied to your Intelligence modifier.
-* '''Training in War and Song''' now grants you proficiency in a skill chosen from a list of options. Expanded weapon proficiencies have replaced armor training, and you can now use a weapon as a Spellcasting Focus.
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