Cadence
Systemic Passive (while performing) Stackable
Rhythmic state that enables song combos. While maintaining Cadence, Bard can chain songs together for enhanced effects.
Source: Bard (Performance abilities)
Mechanics
How It Works
- Built by using performance abilities
- Each song adds +1 Cadence stack
- Higher stacks unlock stronger song effects
- Enables combo finishers at max stacks
Stacking Behavior
- Maximum of 3 stacks
- Decays by 1 if Bard doesn't perform
- Taking damage may interrupt Cadence
- All stacks lost if Bard is CC'd
Performance Flow
- Turn 1: Valor Chant (1 stack)
- Turn 2: Arcane Hymn (2 stacks)
- Turn 3: Crescendo (3 stacks, finisher)
Interactions
Synergies
- Protected positioning: Keep Bard safe to maintain Cadence
- Team coordination: Time ally actions with Cadence finisher
- Long fights: More turns = more Cadence potential
Counters
- Focus Bard: Kill before reaching max Cadence
- CC: Sleep/Freeze breaks Cadence buildup
- Quick fights: Not enough time to build stacks
