15 minutes ago, Souli said:
Bards are pretty much a joke in this version. I used to main a bard but switched to gunner because you basically need Attack Speed, but all you get is Cast Speed. And without a legion or close buddies, you're pretty much doomed, because in the end, you need Grendal's or IO harp since those are the ones that come with Attack Speed.
Getting an IO harp isn't particularly difficult. The Runa harp offers Cast Speed though too. The only other option with Attack Speed is the Officer 2 harp.
On Aion Riftshade, the setup is different. Bards feel more balanced, and with the low ping from their Frankfurt hosting, finding the right gear isn't as stressful. You don't feel stuck because the rich community from the Aion Riftshade Discord often helps out with gear, making it a truly rewarding experience in 2026.