Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)
Unleash Your Inner Fury: Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3
Dominate the battlefield as a Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)! This guide highlights the best feats to enhance your rage-fueled combat prowess. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting the right ones significantly impacts your effectiveness.
Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)
Barbarians are inherently powerful damage dealers in BG3, but these feats elevate their capabilities.
10. Durable
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Available at Level 4 | Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). Full HP restored after each short rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The extra Constitution and full HP restoration after short rests are invaluable, especially on higher difficulty settings.
9. Lucky
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Available at Level 4 | Grants 3 luck points per long rest. Spend points for advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls. |
Lucky's versatility shines. Boost your chances of success or hinder enemies – a powerful asset for any Barbarian build.
8. Mage Slayer
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Available at Level 4 | Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on concentration saving throws. |
Counter enemy spellcasters effectively. Mage Slayer provides advantage against spells and allows a swift counterattack, disrupting enemy mages and weakening their concentration.
7. Athlete
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Available at Level 4 | Strength or Dexterity increases by 1 (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance. |
Improves both combat and exploration. The extra ability score, easier standing, and increased jump distance make Athlete a well-rounded choice.
6. Savage Attacker
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Available at Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, using the highest result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize damage output. This simple yet effective feat increases your damage potential significantly, fitting the Barbarian's raw power.
5. Charger
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Available at Level 4 | Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. Does not provoke opportunity attacks. |
Thematically perfect for a Barbarian. Charge into melee combat, dealing extra damage and avoiding counterattacks.
4. Tough
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Available at Level 4 | +2 HP per level gained (retroactive). |
Increases survivability significantly. The extra hit points are crucial for a front-line fighter, making you even more resilient.
3. Sentinel
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Available at Level 4 | Reaction to attack an enemy targeting an ally. Advantage on opportunity attacks. Hitting with an opportunity attack prevents enemy movement. |
Excellent for protecting allies. Sentinel turns your Barbarian into a formidable protector, punishing enemies who target your companions.
2. Polearm Master
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Available at Level 4 | Bonus action attack with the polearm's butt. Opportunity attack when a target enters range. |
Extend your reach and control the battlefield. The extra attack and opportunity attacks make polearms a surprisingly effective weapon choice.
1. Great Weapon Master
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Available at Level 4 | Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill. +10 damage with heavy melee weapons (-5 attack roll penalty). |
Unleash devastating damage. Great Weapon Master maximizes your damage output, even if it means a slight reduction in accuracy. The payoff is well worth it.
These feats offer diverse ways to enhance your Barbarian's power. Consider your playstyle and build when making your selections. Great Weapon Master is a strong starting point for maximizing early-game damage.
Further Reading: Explore more Baldur's Gate 3 guides on [link to other guides].
(Update: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan.)
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