Weapon Proficiency (bard)

Type of Feat: Class

Prerequisite: Bard

Specifics: This feat allows the character to use the longsword, rapier, shortbow, and short sword.

Use: Automatic

Note: In addition to the above listed weapons a bard is also proficient in all simple weapons.

3.5 Rules comparison
In the SRD the bard is also proficient win sap and whip, though these weapons did not appear in the list as seen in screens taken at Gen Con.