Minstrel

Although not a spellcaster in the strict sense, the Minstrel has songs that perform many of the same effects. He can also use weapons and armor. Rogues become Minstrels by joining the Academy.


Per patch 1.109 (April 27, 2011):
All classes will now receive their final armor and shield proficiencies at level 1. Additionally, all classes will be able to use all weapons that their class can use at level 1, and will be granted access to all specialization lines at level 1. This change has affected the following classes, which have had all skill points refunded: Armsman, Cleric, Friar, Infiltrator, Mercenary, Minstrel, Paladin, Reaver, Scout.

Minstrels receive the following skills:

• Thrust (trainable to one half level)
  
• Slash (trainable to one half level)
  
• Stealth (trainable)
  
• Leather Armour (untrainable, level 1)
  
• Evade I (untrainable)
  
• Shield (Untrainable, level 5)
  
• Instruments (trainable)
  
• Studded Armour (untrainable, level 10)
  
• Evade II (untrainable, level 15)
  
• Chain Armour (untrainable, level 20)




Trainers and Locations: Adribard's Retreat -- Master Liennon Caer Diogel -- Mistress Maitane Camelot -- Master Berwick Camelot -- Master Dubri Fort Gwyntell -- Master Olin Lethantis Association -- Master Glorous Swanton Keep -- Master Hanis Caer Gothwaite -- Master Hawke

Levels and Titles: Level 05 -- Balladeer Level 10 -- Sonneteer Level 15 -- Versesmith Level 20 -- Lyricist Level 25 -- Troubadour Level 30 -- Rhapsodist Level 35 -- Elegist Level 40 -- Soloist Level 45 -- Master Soloist Level 50 -- Virtuoso

Additional Info

Starting Stats: Primary = CHA; Secondary = DEX; Tertiary = STR

Race	STR	CON	DEX	QUI	INT	PIE	EMP	CHA
Briton	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60
Highlander	70	70	50	50	60	60	60	60
Saracen	50	50	80	60	60	60	60	60

Skill points acquired every level: 1.5 X current level.

Epic Quest List:

For Minstrel, Sorceror, and Wizard

Level	Name
5	Pledge to the Academy (Epic 1)
10	The Ring (Epic 2)
15	Imperiled Wizard (Epic 3)
20	Help from Beyond (Epic 4)
25	The Web and the Weaver (Epic 5)
30	Into the Spider's Lair (Epic 6)
35	A New Threat (Epic 7)
40	Confronting Vortimer (Epic 8)
45	Rest for the Dead (Epic 9)

Skills

Links

English

Jjoe Nitro's Guide to Minstrel Charm 08.16.02

Bards of Camelot (Message Board)

Albion Rogue Professions (Message Board)

French

Mon petit guide du M�nes

German

Minnens�nger (Minstrel) Guide von Arkion