Barbarian

The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.

The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.

Barbarian is a character 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.

The Barbarian Subclasses are: Berserker, Wildheart, Wild Magic

The Barbarian Class Progression
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Rages	Rage Damage
1st	+2	Rage, Unarmoured Defence	2	+2
2nd	+2	Reckless Attack, Danger Sense	2	+2
3rd	+2	Choose a subclass	3	+2
4th	+2	Ability Score Improvement	3	+2
5th	+3	Extra Attack, Fast Movement	3	+2
6th	+3	Subclass feature	4	+2
7th	+3	Feral Instinct	4	+2
8th	+3	Ability Score Improvement	4	+2
9th	+4	Brutal Critical	4	+3
10th	+4	Subclass feature	4	+3
11th	+4	Relentless Rage	4	+3
12th	+4	Ability Score Improvement	5	+3

Class Information

Barbarian's default armour

• Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 12 + Constitution Modifier
  • Hit points at higher levels: 7 + Constitution Modifier
• Key Ability Scores:
  • Strength for improved Attack Rolls and damage with melee weapons.
  • Dexterity for higher Initiative and Armour Class.
  • Constitution for more Hit Points and unarmoured Armour Class.
• Saving Throw Proficiencies: Strength, Constitution
• Equipment Proficiencies:
  • Simple weapons, Martial weapons
  • Light armour, Medium armour
  • Shields
• Skills with Proficiency (Choose 2):
  • Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Survival, Perception
    • You receive a bonus to every skill that you are proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Level Progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

• Rage
• Rage Charges: 2 (The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by Long Rest).
• Unarmoured Defence

Level 2

• Reckless Attack
• Danger Sense

Level 3

• Rage Charges: 3 (Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per Long Rest).

Select a Subclass

Berserker	Wildheart	Wild Magic
Violence is both a means and an end. You follow a path of untrammeled fury, slick with blood, as you thrill in the chaos of battle, heedless of your own well-being.	Your attunement with nature and its beasts inspires your rage, empowering you with supernatural might.	Not available in early access.
Frenzy Rage Frenzied Strike Enraged Throw	Speak with Animals Choose a Bestial Heart: Bear Heart Eagle Heart Elk Heart Tiger Heart Wolf Heart Choose a piercing style (Optional)	(none yet)

Level 4

• Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1):
  • Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1 (Ability Scores can not be raised higher than 20 using this feature).
  • Choose a Feat.

• Subclass Features:

Berserker	Wildheart	Wild Magic
(none)	Replace a Bestial Heart (Optional): Bear Heart Eagle Heart Elk Heart Tiger Heart Wolf Heart	(none yet)

Level 5

• Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).
• Extra Attack
• Fast Movement

• Subclass Features: None at this level