College of Lore
Reaction-based control at level 3 using Cutting Words to subtract Bardic Inspiration from attack rolls, ability checks, or damage rolls within 60 feet after the roll is made; gains...
College of Lore (Bard)
Bards of the College of Lore collect knowledge and wield it as a weapon.
Chosen at: Level 3
Level 3 — Bonus Proficiencies: Gain proficiency in three skills of your choice.
Level 3 — Cutting Words: When a creature within 60 feet makes an attack roll, ability check, or damage roll, use your reaction to expend a Bardic Inspiration die and subtract it from the roll. You can use this after the creature rolls but before the DM determines whether the roll succeeds or fails.
Level 6 — Additional Magical Secrets: Learn two spells from any class list. These count as Bard spells.
Level 14 — Peerless Skill: When you make an ability check, you can expend a Bardic Inspiration die and add the roll to your check.