You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

You can use an action to begin a performance that gives friendly creatures advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed and grants immunity to those conditions while the performance continues.

As a bonus action, grant one creature within 60 feet a d10 Bardic Inspiration die for an ability check, attack roll, or saving throw.

Use a bonus action to grant an ally a Bardic Inspiration die, a d10 at bard level 13.

Cast counterspell using Magical Secrets to interrupt a spell being cast within 60 feet.

You can expend a spell slot to deal 2d8 radiant damage on a hit, plus 1d8 per slot level above first, with extra damage against undead and fiends.

Make two melee weapon attacks with the maul when taking the Attack action.

Cast find greater steed to summon a celestial griffon, pegasus, dire wolf, or similar spirit mount.

Sense the presence of strong celestial, fiendish, or undead forces within 60 feet a limited number of times per long rest.

A healing pool containing 10 hit points per paladin level, usable to restore hit points or cure one disease or poison per 5 points spent.

Choose Defense, granting a +1 bonus to AC while wearing armor.

You can cast prepared paladin spells using Charisma as your spellcasting ability.

Gain proficiency with medium armor, shields, martial weapons, and one additional skill when multiclassing into bard.

Add half your proficiency bonus to ability checks that do not already include your proficiency bonus.

Regain Bardic Inspiration on a short or long rest.

Choose two proficient skills for Expertise. Chosen skills are Religion and Persuasion.

After a short rest, allies who hear your performance regain extra hit points equal to your bard level when spending Hit Dice.

Choose the College of Valor, gaining proficiency with medium armor, shields, and martial weapons, plus combat-focused inspiration techniques.

When a creature uses Bardic Inspiration on a weapon attack, weapon damage roll, or AC reaction, it can add the die to the roll or AC.

Gain two additional skills through half-elf heritage and class training.

Increase Charisma by 2, raising it to 20.

Increase Charisma by 2, raising it to 20 if not already maximized.

Gain advantage on Constitution saving throws made to maintain concentration when damaged, and you can cast a spell with somatic components while holding weapons or a shield.

Learn two spells from any class. These are counterspell and find greater steed.

Gain proficiency in three musical instruments through bard training and battlefield performance.

You retain the respect and loyalty of soldiers who served with you, and you can recognize military ranks, formations, and insignia. You can find the hospitality of soldiers and allied military organizations when not engaged in dangerous activity.