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| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| image = Barbarian Class 300px.png
| image = Barbarian Class 300px.png
}} __NOTOC__
}}{{ClassQuote
 
{{ClassQuote
|quote=The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
|quote=The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
|image=Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png
|image=Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png
}}
}}
'''Barbarian''' is a [[class]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat. Barbarians' key ability scores are [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]].


'''Barbarian''' is a [[class]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.
The Barbarian subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}, {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}, {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}} __NOTOC__


Subclasses:
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{{hlist|
|-
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! colspan="5" | The Barbarian Class Progression
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
}}
 
{| class="wikitable" style="max-width: 41em;"
|+ Barbarian Class Progression
|-
|-
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
| style="width: 15%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
! Features
| Features
! style="width: 13%;" | {{Resource | rg | forceplural = yes }}
| style="width: 8%;" | '''Rages'''
! style="width: 12%;" | Rage Damage
| style="width: 15%;" | '''Rage Damage'''
|-
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| +2
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}  
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}  
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2
| 2
| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{Pass|Danger Sense}}
| +2
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{SAI|Danger Sense}}
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| +3
| {{Pass|Extra Attack}}, {{Pass|Fast Movement}}
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Fast Movement}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Pass|Feral Instinct}}
| +3
| {{SAI|Feral Instinct}}
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| +4
| {{Pass|Brutal Critical}}
| {{SAI|Brutal Critical}}
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{Pass|Relentless Rage}}
| +4
| {{SAI|Relentless Rage}}
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 5
| +3
|}
|}


'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.
== Class Information ==
 
== Overview ==
 
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]


; Hit points
; Level 1 maximum hit points : {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
;; Hit points at higher levels : {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up: {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities : {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.  
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.  
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] Armour Class.
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] [[Armour Class]].
; Saving throw proficiencies
; Saving throw proficiencies : {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment proficiencies : {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}  
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 2) : [[Animal Handling]], [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Survival]], [[Perception]]
: {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Survival}}, {{Skill|Perception}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At level 1 the proficiency bonus is +2.
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment
: {{RarityItem|Greataxe}}, {{RarityItem|Handaxe}} x2, {{RarityItem|Barbarian Clothes}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots (Barbarian)|alias=Leather Boots}}
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.


== Level progression ==
== Level Progression ==
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.


{{Level header|1}}
=== Level 1 ===
==== {{SAI|Rage|w=40}} ====
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 2''' ''(The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[Long Rest]]).''


; {{SAI|Rage|w=40}}
While Raging, you gain the following:
: While Raging, you gain the following:
* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
:* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
* Deal extra melee and thrown damage
:* Deal extra melee and thrown damage
* {{Advantage}} on Strength [[Checks]] and [[Saving Throws]].
:* {{Advantage}} on Strength [[checks]] and [[saving throws]].
: Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.


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Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You also cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.


; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 2
* '''{{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence|w=30}}:''' Adds your [[Constitution]] modifier to your [[Armour Class]] in addition to your [[Dexterity]] modifier when not wearing [[armour]].
: The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[long rest]].


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=== Level 2 ===
 
* '''{{SAI|Reckless Attack|w=30}}:''' Until your next turn, you have [[Advantage]] on all Attack Rolls, but enemies also have [[Advantage]] on Attack Rolls against you.
; {{Pass|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}}
* '''{{SAI|Danger Sense|w=30}}:''' You have [[Advantage]] on Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] against traps, [[Spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.
: When not wearing armour, add your Constitution modifier to your Armour Class in addition to your Dexterity modifier.
 
{{Level header|2}}
 
; {{SAI|Reckless Attack|w=40}}
: Until your next turn, you have advantage on all attack rolls, but enemies also have advantage on attack rolls against you.


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=== Level 3 ===
 
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
; {{Pass|Danger Sense|w=40}}
: You have advantage on Dexterity saves against traps, [[spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.
 
{{Level header|3}}
 
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 3
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
 
==== Choose a subclass ====


==== Choose a subclass: ====
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! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic|w=150|h=150}}
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{{Level header|4}}
=== Level 4 ===
 
* Choose a [[feat]].
* Choose a [[feat]].


{{Level header|5}}
=== Level 5 ===
 
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
; {{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.


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; {{Pass|Fast Movement|w=40}}
* '''{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=30}}:''' You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
: Your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while not wearing heavy armour.
* '''{{SAI|Fast Movement|w=30}}:''' Your Movement Speed increases by 3m / 10ft while not wearing Heavy Armour.
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 4
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


==== Subclass features ====
=== Level 6 ===
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''


==== Subclass features: ====
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|-
|-
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
|-
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* {{Pass|Mindless Rage|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Mindless Rage|w=40}}
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* Choose an [[Animal Aspect]]
* Choose an [[Animal Aspect]]
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{{Level header|7}}
=== Level 7 ===
* '''{{SAI|Feral Instinct|w=30}}:''' You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[Initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].


; {{Pass|Feral Instinct|w=40}}
=== Level 8 ===
: You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].
 
{{Level header|8}}
* Choose a [[feat]].
* Choose a [[feat]].


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==== Subclass features: ====
 
==== Subclass features ====
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|-
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
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{{Level header|9}}
=== Level 9 ===
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''


; {{Pass|Brutal Critical|w=40}}
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: When you land a critical hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.


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* '''{{SAI|Brutal Critical|w=30}}:''' When you land a [[Critical Hit]], you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.


==== Subclass features ====
==== Subclass features: ====
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! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
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{{Level header|10}}
=== Level 10 ===
==== Subclass features ====
==== Subclass features: ====
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! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
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{{Level header|11}}
=== Level 11 ===
; {{SAI|Relentless Rage|w=40}}
* '''{{SAI|Relentless Rage|w=30}}:''' Once per [[Short Rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being {{Cond|Downed}}.
: Once per [[short rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being {{Cond|Downed}}


{{Level header|12}}
=== Level 12 ===
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 5 : Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''


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