Need Help with Bard Extra Skills

[FirefoxAscended]

I'm sort of new to the game and I was wondering what Additional Skills from other classes that I should pick up to maximize DPS. I'd like to hear from more experienced players! Thanks in advanced and I would be glad to be directed to anything else related to Bard DPS 101s and such.

-FFA

[Troop86]

I don't know every job skills by heart so there is probably other skills but here's four that I feel comfortable with on my bars:

Lancer lvl 22: Invigorate (gives 300 TP, 2 mins cooldown)
Lancer lvl 34: Blood for Blood (increase damage done by 20%, increase damage received by 25%, lasts 20 seconds, 1min20 cooldown)
Pugilist lvl 8: Second Wind (Self-heal for 450 cure potency that varies with attack power, 2min cooldown)
Pugilist lvl 12: Internal Release (increase crit chance by 20%, lasts 15 seconds, 1min cooldown)

Anyone else feel free to add, im curious.

[LunarEmerald]

Every Bard should have the above 4 skills. Blood for Blood is a pain to get but well worth it.

The 5th slot is up to you

[Syndication]

I'm a little wary on Blood for Blood just because of the damage received increase. We are pretty squishy already. Yes I know how to run and shoot but still.

[Powercow]

I'm a little wary on Blood for Blood just because of the damage received increase. We are pretty squishy already. Yes I know how to run and shoot but still.

You just need to be careful when you use it. There are some times when you really, really don't want it up (any of the Primal's ultimate abilities, Titan's Tumult skill, etc.) And obviously don't use it if you've pulled agro.

The skill, however, is phenomenal. It's a good DPS boost and very helpful.

[Xaphire]

Mantra's not a bad idea for the last spot, you just have to spend some time leveling MNK.

[Viridiana]

Mantra's not a bad idea for the last spot, you just have to spend some time leveling MNK.

When I find some free time to unlock Mantra, I'll probably wind up switching between it and Keen Flurry depending on what I'm running. Mantra for things where that 5% healing can actually really matter, and Keen Flurry for anything where pulling aggro doesn't mean everyone dies. . .

[pandabearcat]

When I find some free time to unlock Mantra, I'll probably wind up switching between it and Keen Flurry depending on what I'm running. Mantra for things where that 5% healing can actually really matter, and Keen Flurry for anything where pulling aggro doesn't mean everyone dies. . .

Pick up fleetfoot instead of keen flurry. Our parry is awful, and fleetfoot is far superior.

[Thotor]

Mantra is only 5% heal for 15 sec every 2 minute. Not worth it.

Featherfoot as the 5th slot is the most viable. Thanks to our high dex, we have a natural high dodge. This allows us to kinda off tank (with our high threat generation and no position requirement, we are the best dps to off tank).
As an example, On garuda HM, I would off tank one of the two add while using a DPS a buff (for threat increase) and Featherfoot.
You can also dodge many other skill. It is overall a very good skill.

[Ireku]

What about the idea of using feint as a debuff for the fifth slot?