there is no point to play bard
any melee is better than him - barb,fighter,monk,paladin
any caster is better than him - sorc, wizzard even warlock
any support is better than him like life cleric or even paladin
any ranger is better than him in ranged psysical lol
I thought so too until I played a Bard, they are awesome. Easily the best "face" character for your party. Not great in melee true. However as a caster he brings a little of the magic, a little of the cleric and even a little of the rogue to the group. I used my Bard to replace my groups Rogue and glad I did, way more versatile. Your are correct he is not as strong in any one area of more specific options but his versatility is unmatched.
