I think we are. Every bard could use more dex (less missed notes, less
chance of resist) more stamina (my sta is a whopping 67. I'm sure getting
it up to 77 would make a BIG difference), the haste effect would actually
turn us into semi-decent meleers. At least we'd be able to take up the
slack if one of the tanks had to back off. The strength would help too, as
I'm always within 10-15 of my max limit, so I hardly loot anything.

> One issue that was raised on this Vox raid really popped a vein in my
> forehead.
> It was when it came around to randoming off the Runed Bolster Belt.
> This is an ac 5, +10 str, +10 dex, +10 sta belt with haste effect. The
> question was raised if bards were worthy of this item, given their melee
> abilities etc. The way I look at it is the way Verant designed us.. if I
> had my choice between that belt and any instrument in the game
> (Maestro's lute for example), I'd glady choose the belt. Surely the item
> would be best in the hands of a monk, warrior, rogue, or ranger. But is
> a bard deserving of an item like that? What do you all think?
>
> Maev Lorekeeper
> Tarew Marr